Q I suspect that Im training too hard on my easy days. How do I know what pace Im supposed to run at on those days, and what is the best way to make sure that I slow down?A Good question. On your easy days, your pulse should rise no higher than
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 Im using a longer, slower stride for both speedwork and general training, and my times have remained the same
Q I don’t race longer than 10K. Do my training runs need to be any longer than this distance? A Yes longer runs are beneficial, even for 5K and 10K runners, because there is a relationship between endurance and speed. Although a lot shorter than a
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Q I assumed I could drink less when running in the autumn, but my urine is dark yellow, which I know means I’m dehydrated. Are there any guidelines for staying hydrated in cooler weather? A Exercising in cold conditions can blunt your thirst
Q How do I fit running around my job as a fitness instructor? I take several classes every weekday, except Thursday, and find it really hard to fit in more than two or three 40-minute runs a week. I really want to run a half-marathon, but how can I
Q I started running purely to increase my stamina for football, but soon came to love that flushed-out feeling after a hard run and a shower. So it was a massive blow when I broke my ankle and damaged ligaments during a match. Im now faced
Q I used to train on grass and gravel, but since Ive started running on the edge of the road Ive noticed that the knee closest to the road as I run becomes sore. I can run through it, but afterwards Im left with a dull ache in the knee, which
Q Ive had knee pain for a few months now. My GP has explained that the patella has moved out of line and that I am experiencing bone grinding on bone when I run. Now its got worse, but my GP is in no hurry to refer me to a specialist, saying
Q I have just had a rather severe bout of shingles. My doctor said that the condition may have actually been bought on by my running. Im scared that if start to run again I risk a recurrence something I definitely want to avoid. Should I
