-friendly package". Best Shoe Asics Gel Kayano 15Asics' flagship stability shoe won the Editor's Choice award in our most recent Shoe Guide in March. It offers an exceptional fit and superb cushioning, while the new off-centre lacing pattern that follows

of this stylish, up-to-the-minute model.Best Shoe: ASICS GEL-1150The Editor's Choice and Best Update from our spring/summer shoe guide, this is a well-cushioned and flexible shoe. Innovations over its predecessor include a new decoupled structure in the fore

Winner: Halifax HarriersCompetition for this award proved every bit as fierce as last year, but in the end its excellence in virtually every category is what made Halifax Harriers the stand-out choice. The Harriers have long been seen as a

?"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

, planned and organised a few days in advance. Be happy with your shoe and kit choice don't pack anything brand new.Eat your normal pre-race breakfast. Pack this if you are staying away from home just in case your hotel, family or friends don't have it

. By not taking in carbohydrate drinks or energy gels during the run, you're giving your body no choice but to go to fat-burning. You will feel fatigued near the end, but that's necessary if you want to get stronger." Should you try it? Don't go out

after doing the LNM, but the body and mind are starting to miss it. With the dark nights and colder weather, shorter runs are my preferred choice over the winter. Bring on the snow! – Stephen HumphreyTrain a little slower – that'll let you train seven

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to injury. Conclusion: City dwellers probably have little choice but to do a large proportion of their running on concrete. If you get the slightest opportunity, though, look for softer surfaces.Rating: 2.510. SnowIf you live in Britain, you won’t generally

're feeling unmotivated, or you aren't sleeping that well. The cure-all is rest. Don't run for a day or two, and when you start up again, stick to easy runs until the bothersome signs disappear. Treat your feet Those beefy, well-cushioned shoes you wear