Spring's the perfect time to pick up the pace – or the pieces – of your running regime. The weather's warming up, and runners' diaries will be packed with top racing opportunities over a huge range of distances and terrains. Whether you're worried
Getty Images Running in hot, humid weather can be tricky. You’ll be keen to keep cranking out the miles through the summer months, but it’s crucial to protect yourself from sunstroke, heat exhaustion and sunburn – a risk even
won his age category in his last marathon. Roger's routine generally involves two five mile runs during the week, plus a marathon at weekends - a weekly mileage of 35-40 miles.Roger's top tip is to swap speedwork for cross-training, on an elliptical
GETTY IMAGESIn order to run at your best, your body needs time to recover between training sessions. Your hard work might end when you pull off your trainers, but your body keeps working afterwards, repairing and rebuilding muscle and gradually
– but we only recycle or reuse a measly 14 per cent of this. Drop your old running gear off at one of Britain’s 6,000 textile banks and you can walk away happy knowing that it’s got another useful life ahead of it. Clothes that are too tatty to be worn
Join the pack on a training campWhether you're in training for a big race, keen to accelerate out of a frustrating plateau, or just fed up with the infamous British weather, a training camp could put the spark back into your running. Most training
4K fun run and Junior event taking place alongside the main fixture, there's sure to be something for everyone at the Clandon Park 10K. Not least a pre-race warm-up and free massage to ease you into tip-top racing condition. It's certainly no walk
Runners need carbs - it's as simple as that. Carbohydrate is the fuel that keeps your body moving - the amount of glycogen stored in your muscles affects how long and hard you can run.Paying attention to your carbohydrate needs doesn't just mean
that stone by say, Easter, and you'll be much more likely to make it happen.Here are some examples of common running goals, along with tips on how to achieve them. We've more inspirational ideas crammed into these 20 Running Resolutions too.Ready To Race
in mind. Whether you're in need of inspiration or even if can't face a proper meal before a run, there is something here to fuel your session and set you up for the day. HOMEMADE AND HEALTHY Take a little time to make your own cereal and you'll dodge
