.To help you stick to your running targets this year, we've called in the experts. When you're sitting down to make your resolutions check out our list of what to avoid - and soak up sage advice from experts like double Olympian Liz Yelling and nutritionist

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

partners. Almost every club caters for beginners, and you’ll find that running with other people is always easier than running alone.—Bud Baldaro, coach and RW Contributing Editor

six sets. This is plenty for a beginner. You should also consider increasing one run a week to more than 30 minutes. A good goal would be to build up one weekly run to at least 60 minutes.At some point, you may also want to add threshold training runs

Q I’ve been running for just over a year now and can now comfortably train at around 10 minute/mile pace for an hour, which I do three times a week. However, I’ve been doing this for at least six months and don’t seem to be able to get any quicker

the runner you want to be. The Runner's World Complete Guide to Women's Running is packed with expert training advice, proven weight-loss strategies, can't-fail motivation tips and inspirational real–life success stories.This book will empower you

Running is about self-improvement, not Spartan self-denial. As performance coach Kim Ingleby (energisedperformance.com) says, "You need a balance: training, recovery, food and fun." So while runners might idolise the original marathon runner

technique and all that gear. That's why we've put together this triathlon training guide for runners. Whether your goal is to do your first triathlon or just improve your running through cross-training, these expert tips will help you reach any finish line

There is no running experience to match the feeling of finishing your first race. Few tasks in life are as clear-cut as running a race. There's a start and a finish; you job is to get from one to the other, and you'll be timed during the effort

to avoid injuries and when, where and how much to run. No problem. We've got the answers - from experts who have been teaching beginners for years, and from others who've certainly been around the block. Every runner began with a first step. You can, too