. But what I do have in common with Liz and Sonia (apart from our taste in sport and washboard tummies – I wish!) is that I too have been a pregnant runner. Unlike them I did not go on to win London Marathon records or win medals at the Sydney Olympics

suffer.Drink up Not only are you cooler, but your heart rate is also lower when you're well hydrated than when you're not.Feel for the kicks In mid to late pregnancy, you should feel your baby move two to three times in the first 30 minutes after a run

of collegiate athletes, 55 per cent of women told researchers they experience pressure (both external and self-imposed) to achieve a certain weight, with 43 per cent saying they’re ‘terrified’ of becoming too heavy. Men who compete in sport where body shape

.Personally, I prefer things like Lucozade Sport or SiS drinks so I'm getting energy into the system as well as liquid. Ideally beer and other alcohol should be saved for after the race although I know lots of marathoners who say they sleep better the night

relief as I was getting a bit worried that she might have pulled out. Mile 18 was my third five-mile break, so I did my walking bit, drinking my Lucozade Sport and eating my raisins. Starting up again was very hard, and this was the toughest bit without a

Running is such a simple sport, we are always told. It's just a case of putting one foot in front of the other. That's true to an extent, but beneath the serene surface we present to the outside world, we all know there's a seething ocean of worry

such as jellybeans, or sports gels or drinks. For replenishing your carb stores after a run – you want to restock your glycogen stores within an hour of crossing the finish line – opt for a mix of slow- and fast-burning carbs, such as a whole-wheat bagel and a banana

Goal: sub-5:00 Mentor: Steve Smythe Sport Scientist: Emma Kingzett Forum nickname: The Evil Pixie Age: 36 Running for: 7 years No. of marathons: 3

had to rely on squash and bananas for fuel; there were no energy gels or isotonic drinks. The timing technology also has improved dramatically. We have instant chip timing now but back then the results came in the post, hand written, two weeks after

falling off. Good posture can improve your running efficiency and decrease injury risk. Ergo: better consistency.Use the fridgeIn two ways. First, be sure it's always stocked with those key foods you rely onfor healthy nutrition and snacking: sports drinks