as you get older. Comparing notes with some V60s a few weeks back, most of us found that running a flat-out 10 mile or half marathon can take up to two weeks' recovery before any hard speed work. – Johnny JNote every niggle and work on preventionI suppose

and causes the spasm. If you encounter the problem, change to breathing out as the left foot hits the ground. To prevent the problem occuring in the first place, develop a breathing pattern that alternates between left and right. – emjaybee

seems to be the snuggest fit. – heidrun humphriesMy Grandad swore by collecting sheepswool straight off the hedge and wrapping each toe individually to prevent sore toes, and to cure black ones. I still do this on long cross-country runs. For long road

, to save the run being "junk miles" for me, I wear a weighted pack to increase the intensity of the run. It's crucial to wear a pack with a chest strap and waist strap to prevent chafing and stress injuries. – CraigB Have you ever heard of a top

cause nervousness that prevents sleep. You need to take it regularly to really see the benefit; go to a health store and get the proper stuff. Magnesium-rich foods include kelp, wheat bran, almonds, cashews, blackstrap molasses and brewer's yeast

whether Jane can make a digest of these responses that's fit for family viewing! – VelociraptorDitching the cool-down makes you faint and soreThink about it! Especially during 100m efforts, which I assume are at a fast pace, your muscles are making great

)I carry a monitor, and I use a Ventolin reliever and a preventer. I use the Ventolin if conditions are difficult, like if it's smoky or foggy. Athens could have been a problem because of the pollution, but actually I didn't have to increase my dose there

(you tend to get a lot of bugs). It also causes rain to bead off the treated surface rapidly rather than staying on. You can also get similar products that prevent fogging. You can pick up these products from the accessories department of your local

, and spinning classes for building lung capacity. Variety prevents boredom and repitition, even if it is only varying routes when you are out. Even running a route in reverse makes it different. – DoctorKA running partner helpsI'm also a beginner: my friend