: A Runner’s Guide to Keeping Injury Free (£8.44, amazon.co.uk). "Minor injuries wrongly diagnosed could turn into serious issues."BREAK IT: When you have a nagging ache or pain, the sooner you see a doctor – preferably a sports medicine specialist

, then pasta for lunch and a meat and two veg-like meal in the evening, then just snacks in between. I think this is the best fuel really, no sports products or protein shakes. If I’m doing an ultra race I’ll take sports gels but on something like this you don

. Don't forget you'll be asked to provide a doctor's certificate stating that you're fit to race - a requirement at any French race.Expected runners: 30,000PB Potential: 9/10Contact: ASO Athlétisme, BP 182, 92135 Issy les Moulineaux Cedex, France; 0033

. "Most people find that when they are in the midst of their training and they're feeling good, their sleep is much more sound compared with the tossing and turning that, unfortunately, a lot of people do."One thing that most runners, coaches and doctors

running burns more calories than just about any other activity. In short, nothing will help you to lose weight, and then keep it off, the way running does.5. Doctors consider that moderate exercise during a normal pregnancy is completely safe for the baby

Keith Fitzpatrick was very active when I first started seeing him at my sports nutrition clinic. He ran 25 miles a week, played rugby and lifted weights regularly. In the previous three years, Keith had lost almost three-and-a-half stone on his

they wish they’d known before taking their first running steps. The lessons they’ve learned will apply to you too and put your mind at rest.Dr Patrick Milroy Years Running 47 Listen to your bodyIt may sound odd coming from a doctor, but the knowledge

, but these essential fats deliver benefits, so don't avoid them. Try salmon pâté or guacamole on a couple of oatcakes after a run." Ian Marber, the Food DoctorLose the tension"Avoid wasting energy during a race by unnecessarily tensing muscles, especially

this far I've had to see – in the last six months – three physios, one specialist running doctor, one osteopath, one chiropractor, one sports masseur, two podiatrists. Of these only one physio and one podiatrist were any good – although the osteopath wasn

in my right foot (three days after my last run) which just got worse. Saturday morning it was no better so I found a sports injuries clinic who saw me straight away. After 30 minutes loosening my foot the specialist said it might get better