underneath the foot.In short The essence of the Azura stays the same – a racer for tired legs or long distances, or a second shoe for speedwork . Now it has improved forefoot cushioning.Try it if you liked Asics Gel Lyte DS (£70); Nike Air Skylon (£60

Q I recently started training more heavily for some upcoming 5Ks and 10Ks. I run six days a week, including speedwork. I’m a fit 24-year-old, but I’ve noticed my sex drive flagging. Could my running be causing this?A There certainly can be a

flexibility in the muscles (anywhere between the calves and the hips), and increasing your training too quickly – particularly rushing into speedwork. Typically, if the Achilles pain is related to hamstring pain and gets worse during the day, the problem

Q I started running two years ago and have increased my half-marathon pace from 9:30 miling to 7:30 miling. I have noticed recently that I’m using a longer, slower stride for both speedwork and general training, and my times have remained the same

Q Is there any way I can use cycling to help with my running? Can it replace speedwork, for instance? I already cycle a hilly eight miles to work every day. I’m currently training for a half-marathon, and I run three times a week.A Cycling makes

for speedwork and racing up to 10K or half-marathon; very light or fast runners even used it for everyday training.The 770 takes the low-profile midsole and outsole of the 730, and adds a half-length medial post (a firmer density of foam) for stability. It also

, it’s not a daily trainer, but it’s bound to be on a few marathon runners’ feet or end up as a second shoe for speedwork.Try it on if you liked Asics Gel DS Trainer (£80); Mizuno Wave Precision (£60)

every Sunday night. "When you won't have to think about it again until the following Sunday. (Yes, you'll need a big bag - and make sure it has pockets).The full series: Training, Nutrition, Racing and Speedwork, Gear, GymPlus: Ten Things You Don't Have

Stay on your feet no matter what the British climate brings - we've tested five treadmills help you find your perfect winter running companion.Three keys to treadmill trainingGo fastA good rule of thumb for setting the pace and length of speedwork

application form so to come in at 3:27:50 in my first-ever marathon was awesome and to coin a phrase "I love it when a plan comes together!"I will add some speedwork to my training in future as did none this time. I will stretch religiously in future as rather