-buster is great for motivation. I always start my runs with a walk until I feel mentally prepared to pick up the pace, and if I don't feel like it, I just walk and enjoy it for what it is." 2. FAT IS YOUR FRIEND "Certain 'diet' foods backfire because they leave

they distribute the weight away from the spine, preventing chafing and impact bruising, allowing you to carry what you need without affecting your running stride and pace. "When I'm running well, everything goes well" Andy Gwyther, 35, Sevenoaks, Tax

-gone. With hundreds of clubs catering for the multifarious runners up and down the country, there's literally something for everyone, from beginner fun-runners to serious pace-setters. Indeed, it's possible to join a running club without ever racing, without being