byproducts can lead to miscarriage or birth defects, according to Dr Gina Solomon, a senior scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council, an environmental action group in the US.Your action plan: Chlorine byproducts evaporate naturally, so let your

conducive to enjoyable running. Once you get past the difficult early stage of your return, which should really just be an easy run every couple of days, try to develop a ‘shape’ to your training. The RW half-marathon schedules will be ideal for your planned

-injury performances and the fear that the injury will return begins to gnaw at you. It doesn't have to be that way. Many athletes come back stronger than ever after an enforced layoff - and if you follow this advice, you could be one of them.Plan to keep it real

this year.After lots of good training (although nothing over 20 miles) I was ready! My plan was to run steady for the first few miles, then settle into my race pace and aim for my target of under four hours. My previous PB was 4:14.Everything was going

, kit and (hopefully) breakfasts and cups of tea along the way; while trying to take in the essence of France (and as much cheese and wine as I can handle)!When?Starting on June 7 in Exeter, I plan to cycle through Devon accompanied by as many friends

What's the plan for your next run? You may go as far and as fast (or slow) as the spirit moves you or time allows. That's fine, but structuring your workouts can add value. The right plan boosts motivation, helps build fitness while minimising

reducing your planned training sessions. The freedom that comes from not running as much can mean you have energy to burn and time to kill, but don't neglect these key areas during your two-week countdown:Training Get plenty of rest - don't do all the odd

to London for the Marathon in April when the ash cloud descended. I have had a couple of niggles when I've had to cross train for a few days, but that's quite normal. It's rare that I'll manage every single run I had planned. I think it's unlikely I'll run a

your body to fuel your run to tricking your mind to break through mental barriers and even running for weight-loss.You'll find easy-to-follow training plans, nutrition information and inspirational stories from other runners. All this brought to you

to Cancer Research UK. (There's a super offer at the end of the page.)How should I start?If you haven't entered a Race for Life race yet, you can find out more and enter here.Then, whether you walk or run or plan to do a bit of both, a training programme