TRAINING: RACINGHow can I avoid stitches in shorter races? Why do I struggle in the last mile of a race? Should racing related deaths be a concern? I run 10Ks. How long should training runs be? Why do I always get sick at 18 miles? Why do I

’re overweight or out of shape? You need to build up your conditioning and fitness slowly, just as you would if you were running in shoes.How long will it take me to change my form? A. “It takes around 10-12 weeks to change flexibility, and around six to eight

alone for quite some time - how did that feel?From mile 10 I was on my own, and I found that very tough. It's easy to start destroying yourself mentally, if you're struggling against the wind and you've got no one cheering you on.It was good to see

as they tick off a tough 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run.Competition will be fierce for the 50 age group slots for the 2011 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, up for grabs. Returning to Bolton for its third year, the revised route

levels of hay fever-exacerbating air pollution.Q: I just want 10 minutes' respite. Help!A: We'd love to dazzle you with science here, but Professor Emberlin has a simple yet effective method. Shut all your windows and sit still on the sofa for 20 minutes

appropriate running shoes by visiting a specialist retailer. You could also try shoe inserts, best recommended by a podiatrist or physiotherapist. There are some good non-prescription orthoses available – try calling Medisport for advice on AOL orthotics (0161-678

Q I started running two years ago and have increased my half-marathon pace from 9:30 miling to 7:30 miling. I have noticed recently that I’m using a longer, slower stride for both speedwork and general training, and my times have remained the same. Is this progress or a form of ...

The Runner’s World Complete Guide to Women’s Running is the essential guide for women everywhere.Running is a simple sport, but it's not always easy to take the first steps towards a new you, so we've put together this guide to help you become the runner you want to be. The Runne...

and rotation of your foot. Do three sets of 12–15 repetitions of each every day.In addition, you lose proprioception in a joint that has been injured and immobilised. This means the cells in the ankle that would normally tell your brain where the joint

Q I am a 50-year-old runner, and I’ve averaged 20-40 miles a week for the last 25 years. A year ago – just after completing some sit-ups – I starting getting severe back pain around my mid-spine, which extended around the chest and into the abdomen