at and the length of time you’ll be out are all determining factors. It's a sweepingly non-scientific statement but the key is to be sensible. Drink enough so you don't get thirsty or badly dehydrated, but not so much that you have to keep stopping for the toilet

in the marathon, the build-up is a little bizarre – thousands of people sitting and standing around, all with one singular target, one goal, one mission... to go to the toilet before the race starts.”If you’ve qualified as Good For Age, you’ll really appreciate

water bottle.12:15 - Urine luck Whenever you visit the toilet, check the colour of your urine to ensure that you're well hydrated. If you're drinking enough then it'll be almost completely clear. If it's the colour of Irn Bru, you might need to drink a

and worrying about going to the toilet seem to be on everyone’s mind. All the runners need to be prepared for anything that the elements throw at them on the day of the VLM; quite a few are now realizing they are sweating lots more running in hotter conditions

, but it was definitely worth it. Great changing facilities, no toilet queues, a fab T-shirt and enough pain the next day to really feel like you've worked hard! Will definitely be back next year." And chucklebunny enthused: "Fantastic - best half in the country. Done

For the week ending 22 July 2007 as chosen by kittenkatHot to trotEARLY MORNING RUNS I’m really trying my best to get out and run in the mornings before I go to work as that fits in best with my lifestyle, but I just can't bring myself to get out of bed. I’ve tried countless time...

For the week ending 29 June 2009Hot to trot...Cheery Salutations I'm beginning to think that I must be invisible. I always try to smile and say hello when I see other people out running, but more often than not I get completely ignored. Is it just me?! Fripps I always say hell...