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Reader to Reader: What's your injury philosophy?
By Jane Hoskyn on 29/04/2007 21:52:10
How's a runner to handle injury - and the constant threat of injury? Here's what you thought

as I only do 12-13 mm! I've been advised to rest, which I will do, but goodness me how long for, the desire to run is driving me nuts! – HalfthewomanAny questions?Got a new poser or problem that you want RW members to answer? Spotted a great question

Reader to Reader: Stitch trouble
By Jane Hoskyn on 17/03/2007 08:36:24
Your best thoughts on how to cure a stitch

came up with this one) but it works for me every time! – katkinTry not to think about itI have found that I can prevent the onset of stitch with two things: 1. Start the run off at a slower pace (perhaps to do with the amount of oxygen you take in?); 2

Reader to Reader: Toenail Trouble
By Jane Hoskyn on 26/09/2006 11:45:11
Are black toenails just a fact of running life, or can they be avoided?

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

Reader to Reader: Why Train With a Backpack?
By Jane Hoskyn on 07/09/2006 12:01:27
Useful for training or just a macho thing?

running advantage I could see was: run with a bergan, take it off, and run again. Then it felt like you were running fast. – Tri TaffiaI served in the Paras for 11 years, and most of our training was with 30lb and upwards of weight in our bergans. I haven

Reader To Reader: Help Me Sleep!
By Jane Hoskyn on 14/10/2006 13:11:06
Why do some of us find it so hard to drop off after an evening run?

think it's to do with endorphins, but I'm not sure what to do about it. Any advice, folks?" – highyYour best answers...1: Cool shower. 2: Good book. 3: Bedroom window open. 4: Ovaltine. 5: Someone special to tuck you in. # 1-4 recommended; # 5 essential

Reader To Reader: The Cool-Down Debate
By Jane Hoskyn on 20/01/2007 14:08:14
Does a cool-down jog defeat the point of speed work? Certainly not, according to clued-up RW readers

the shortest cool-down that does the proper job (10-15min) rather than doing a long cool-down for the sake of a few more easy miles. However (remembering the earlier "if"), the only time I'd be concerned enough about retaining activation patterns to even

We Put Your Posers to Paula
By Jane Hoskyn on 31/08/2006 12:08:11
Paula Radcliffe answers your questions on socks, ultras and Big Macs

, and find what they like.You're well known for your 100-plus-mile weekly training schedule each week. How do you find time to sleep?(Chris Leigh 3)I sleep a lot! I get 10 hours or so at night, and another two in the afternoon between 2 and 4 o'clock. I

Reader To Reader: Running With Glasses
By Jane Hoskyn on 02/12/2006 11:46:09
One RW member wears glasses when she goes running, but the rain is proving to be a problem. Here's what you suggested...

was hooked instantly and have been wearing them full-time since. – VelociraptorI eventually caved in and got daily disposable contact lenses. This was after (1) a 10K race chosen solely because it was in an area I knew from years back, and wanted to see again

Reader To Reader: Building Stamina
By Jane Hoskyn on 29/12/2006 15:21:36
How should a newbie runner build up his stamina? Here's what you thought

comfortable under your belt as your first goal – easily reached goals are the way to go. Start off with 10 mins now, do that for a couple of weeks, than add 1 or 2 mins (or whatever you reckon) a week. You'll improve in leaps and bounds, way faster than you

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