-year-old son and my husband yelling ‘Go, mummy, go!’ I was crying and, I later found out they were, too. After a four-stone weight loss, that was my shining moment,” says Jenny Chapman, of Stoke.24. Buy some real running clothes “The latest technical T

my work clothes and freshen up when I get there? Does a cool-down jog defeat the point of speed work?How can I build up my stamina? How can I tell if I'm overtraining?What's the best way to find out how far I've run?How should I go about training

-apply because you can’t quite believe you have put enough on (though you probably have). It doesn’t rub off on clothes and stays put even after sweating and swimming – you’ll need soap and water to get it off completely. BodyGlide is a great multi-use option

Imagine a marathon with seven starts, nine finishes and 1600 turns, run almost continuously for 48 hours on a course only 328ft long. Imagine a marathon at which whales, seals and penguins are the only spectators. Imagine a marathon run

water breaks, get medical attention immediately.Consider your options If running is becoming uncomfortable, try walking or swimming – an activity that doesn’t introduce new stress to your body.Dress for success Wear appropriate clothing to avoid

If you ask me, the ancient Olympians were a lot cleverer than we are. They had the good sense to run, jump and throw in the nude. When you put anything between your skin and the environment, such as shorts and a singlet, you only decrease your body

-old founder of Ronhill and Hilly clothing companies has run every single day of his life since December 20th 1964 – even running around a hospital ward with a broken sternum after a car crash. And he shows no sign of hanging up his running shoes any time soon

, and having a very slow first few miles. Focus on staying calm and resisting the temptation to waste energy by weaving ahead. Picture yourself storing up your energy for the later miles.BodyDecide whether you are really in shape to run the Marathon

to run for 45 minutes, reward yourself with a favourite magazine, DVD, new item of clothing or a bar of chocolate etc if you do it. If you only run for 15 minutes, no reward! (Micksta)Go somewhere new. Take a map so you have to read it at intersections

This year, an amazing 750,000 women will be walking, jogging or running in a women-only Race for Life 5K. They'll help to raise a whopping £46 million for Cancer Research UK across 240 events. Will you be one of them?We're here to help you every