scores of messages of support, and Dave was overwhelmed. "He broke down and cried when he saw the messages," said Liz. "That’s the only time he showed any emotion about the diagnosis. He was just overcome by their kindness, especially considering he

front, but it makes for a fantastic day out, with sterling crowd support – not to mention the chance to get your face on the telly.Cockney Red sums it up in a small but perfectly formed review: "The GNR is a day out for all runners. Forget your time

of the course."Flying Ant: "If you're thinking of doing a marathon and miss out on the FLM, then make this you next choice."MumOnTheRun: "It's a brilliant marathon, very well organised, a flat course, lots of forumites doing it so plenty of support. Sounds

that your other half will need support too – and she'll definitely need some me-time herself, so disappearing out of the door when you come home from work and she's had a bad day may not be appreciated. Above all, enjoy it. Being a dad is the brilliant

'KEating disorders come in many shapes, but they're all insidiousI've suffered from disordered eating for most of my life. I went to my GP and he was extremely supportive. I am very overweight and certainly don't look like the stereotypical ED sufferer, but my GP

. He may well not have low times – many kids are well-adjusted and don't get depressed just because they don't win at sport all the time. He's only been doing it six weeks. Give him some space to get on with it, and offer encouragement and support if he

decent one with all the straps and support. – Jamie LeakeRun long at the weekendKeep shorter runs for weekday evenings and longer runs at the weekend, maybe a Saturday morning run and a Sunday evening run to give your body the greatest possible rest time

checked on Ronhill's website and as far as I can see they don’t say anything about their ethical policy, but I think they manufacture in Eastern Europe and they are not a multi-national so I like to support them. At least some manufacturers

, which meant 3,000-odd runners between me and the start line.Sterling moral supportOff went the gun, and off we shuffled. And shuffled, and shuffled. Past the start we went (to the tune of Amarillo... oh, my poor head), the shuffle giving way after a few

’t want to give up!"– Tracy AldersonPaula's bump - to run or not to run?Your best answers...I’m now five months pregnant and, like Tracy, averaged 35-40 miles per week before conceiving. My GP and midwife have both been supportive as far as continuing