Q. I’m vegetarian and am wondering if I should refuel with a protein drink after exercise? I know some nutritionists think we already eat enough protein but as a veggie I’m not sure I do.A. It is a common concern that vegetarian diets can be lacking

for the Bupa Great North Run – or your autumn half-marathon of choice. Read the whole forum debate.Q. Can you give me any advice on wearing compression socks for my first half-marathon? Wendy Edwards 5A. It is important that you practice wearing compression

this summer.Lynn joined us to answer your nutrition posers to get you on the right track this season. Read the whole forum debateQ. I find when I've had a particularly hard training session the previous evening, I feel a lot hungrier than usual the next day

marathon runners to reach their goals for almost 20 years. In that time we’ve been asked lots of questions on how to successfully get ready to run 26.2 miles.With an easy-to-follow Q&A format, this new 180-page special edition features 143 of marathoners

together a feast of articles for you to pore over for the next few days... Half-Marathon SolutionsBeginner, elite, veteran or fundraiser – these two articles will equip you with the technical know-how to run your first (or fastest) half:Your First Half