generally have narrower feet than men, so when you’re buying running shoes, your best bet will probably be a pair designed specifically for women. But everyone’s different; if your feet are wide, you may actually feel more comfortable in shoes designed

as important for women runners as wearing decent running shoes. Research by Portsmouth University shows that, on average, a woman’s unsupported breasts move 9cm (each) with every step she runs. "Women think about the wrong things when they buy a sports bra

. The point of the strap is to help with the patella's tracking. See full threadChoosing the right shoes to avoid knee painDon't compromise on shoe choiceVelociraptor - When you buy a pair of shoes don't let the staff hurry you. Try on every single pair

the start gun wastes all the valuable training you’ve done for the race.2. Stick with what’s familiarEverything about your race should be as controlled as possible. An important event isn’t the time for experiments. Make sure that the shoes you’ll be racing

.National Highlights...Wooded valleys, rolling hills and picturesque streams at the Pudsey 10K (W Yorks, Jul 24)Port Lympne Rhino Challenge 10K (Kent, July 9) The fourth running of the Port Lympne Rhino Challenge gives entrants the choice between a 10K run or two

?"It's time to face the cryptic 'cross-training' references on my marathon schedule. What should I do? There's so much choice! Whenever I run more than about 14 miles my upper body gets tired, so I know I need to develop my core strength, but what's the best

When it comes to protecting her assets, a female runner should leave nothing to chance. Wearing the right sports bra is just as important as running in the right pair of shoes, and it’s just as individual too – the model that works for your friend

+ is the top-rated SDM from the user reviews, eclipsing even the all-conquering Garmin. That’s due in part to its very low price (if you already have a Nano and Nike+ shoes), the fact that it talks, and its simplicity. It can tell you your pace, distance, speed

than usual in the last three days before the race,” says Tichenal. About 60 to 70 per cent of your calories should come from carbohydrate sources. Pasta, potatoes, rice, cereals and fruit are healthy choices, but even fizzy drinks and sweets do the job

-day shoes and kit. Disposable clothing to keep you warm at the start is also a good idea, as are blister plasters, suncream and anti-chafing cream. And if you’ve practised with energy gels in training, make sure you pack a handful of these too.If you