mugging by a psychopathic arachnid? Or was the beetle merely trying to supplement a meagre income by offering ferry rides across the lake to rich spiders?Anyway, I helped beetle and passenger to dry land and experienced the glow of satisfaction enjoyed

fit’ or ‘feeling better about yourself’. Write down specific goals, such as losing five pounds or entering a 10K, and chart a plan of progress towards it with short- and long-term targets. An reliable training partner is a good supplement to goal

-hundredths of a second off your 10K time, you’re hardly going to be the toast of café society. It’s arguable whether endless running makes you boring, or whether only a profoundly boring person would ever contemplate a life devoted to taking mineral supplements

running? Can MSM supplements or creams reduce joint pain? What might help alleviate my arthritis? How will a colostomy affect my running?What can I expect after a five-week injury?How soon can I run after abdominal surgery?I've been diagnosed

workouts that will ultimately make you a stronger runner and faster racer. As a general rule, you need at least one easy recovery run after every hard session you do.Fast FixesTo rein yourself in on easy runs, wear a heart-rate monitor on all recovery days

/artificial means. I think carbo drinks should be used as a supplement to a normal diet, as high doses of carbo drinks can be upsetting to the digestive system - the body needs other nutrients and some fibre to maintain general health.

. Some coaches prefer to keep track of the long run by time rather than distance, which is the approach we generally recommend for the slower groups in our marathon schedules.Your time goal for your longest run should approximate the total length of time

, what you ate, the weather and even your general mood before, during and after each run," adds Wood. "It'll help you identify patterns and the cause and effect of good and bad runs." And training logs don't have a ‘use by' date. "I have all my training

of carbohydrate per kg bodyweight per day. Richard is planning to reach this desired volume through three or four large carbohydrate-based meals supplemented with carbohydrate rich snacks.Richard’s priorities this week remain to stay fit, injury free and focused

this weekend. Kim’s challenge over the next three weeks is to maintain the vigour of the last three months. To get the most out of every run, Kim will need to maintain quality in the remaining sessions whilst keeping her fuelling, hydration and general eating