GETTY IMAGES With so much to think about before your first marathon – what to wear, when to eat and how to pace yourself for starters – it’s no wonder your anxiety levels can soar during the build-up to race-day. Who ca...

Increasing your mileage in preparation of a marathon not only brings with it heavier training demands - you’ll need to pay much more attention to your refuelling strategies too. Sugar-coated sweets have been the snack of choice for this reader so far, but what should she be eati...

at FLM and could breathe still! Also looks good if you have the body and confidence to wear no tee/top over it. I have, as yet, failed to lose any support in mine and wear one 3 times a week. Weaknesses: You must "re-arrange" your bust once the Enell

in the rain. If it’s raining before I go out I probably won’t go. I just run in my normal shorts, tee and top, but get soaked. I tried with a lightweight waterproof, but I sweat more and actually ended up wetter on the inside than out. I also wear glasses - my

be all you need to top up your fluid levels while you’re out. Exercise for longer, though, and you may find sports drinks helpful. These usually contain sugar, maltodextrin and electrolytes including sodium – the exact constitution will vary between

joined my local running club – it’s on top of a hill, so no matter which way you run back you have to go up the hill. The first time I made it up there without stopping I nearly cried, I was so happy. From then on it was all in my head, I knew I could do

've not been going that far and I don't want to carry anything whilst running. Instead I've been making sure I'm topped up and then downing a couple of pints on my return. In my first 10K at the weekend, I went for water at the water stations, and I just couldn

she will battle it out for the 5,000m and 10,000m international titles. A natural successOne of the most remarkable aspects of Ceal’s achievement is undoubtedly the speed with which she’s risen to the top. Indeed, other than training for a half

, November 10) Canal locks and bridges comprise the only inclines in this otherwise flat, point-to-point race along the towpaths of the river Lee.--Filling Up Fast…Luton Marathon, December 2Luton Marathon (Bedfordshire, December 2) This three-lap course

water swimming? Here are Dr Nic's top tips...Be Safe "Don’t swim in open water by yourself, no matter how well you think you know the area. It just isn’t sensible." Don't Push Yourself "Hypothermia is a real risk so learn to recognise the signs