In New York City for the annual Runner's World Shoe Conference, Alison Hamlett enjoys some quality time with running legend Haile Gebrselassie ahead of his 'big apple' debut.Q. You're 37. Why has it taken you this long to run the NYCM?A. After I

shoes come with reflective panels on the heels, but you can also customise any kit that you already have with adhesive strips and shapes. Order online at websites such as www.cyberglow.co.uk or www.3mselect.co.uk. Try this Reflective strips attract

faster – it’s that simple. A six per cent improvement in LTP – which should be fairly easy if you don’t currently focus on this kind of training – will produce a nine-minute improvement on a 3:30 marathon time.You can use two special sessions to increase

-->Strengthening your lower back and abdominal muscles should help ease any pain you experience while running. To minimise stress on the lower back, use an upright posture (ie no slouching) while sitting, standing, walking, and running. You can also

, though you should be wary of the use of the word orthopaedic as it is often merely a marketing tool. Support is not necessarily related to price, but luxury and durability are. If you have trouble sleeping, try lying on your back with a pillow under your

tissue in the lower back, all of which lead to over-use injuries.Understanding your back and how it affects your running is key to avoiding over-use injuries. "Because runners hold a specific form, the body ends up getting very little variety. Weakness