(in a rucksack or bumbag) a compass, map, whistle, spare food and body cover (tights and shell if you're not wearing them). One very important thing - to be a good fell runner you have to like beer. - LizzyBIf you've done some cross- country and trail

dreading: Discovering it's not that fast; lactic acid. Favourite races: Henley Half-Marathon (despite the one-mile hill) Did you know? I hold the world record for migrating from adolescence to middle age (overnight). • My

to cramp just before the Runner's World cheering point. I was all set to look out for the team 8 supporters when I had to concentrate on kicking the cramp out without stopping. Had to do this intermittently until the finish but thankfully didn't lose too

fast at my next marathon; I got a bit carried away with the excitement and the crowd!I've got a bottle of champagne but haven't felt up to it yet. Maybe in a couple of days when I've planned my next race!SchoolRunner 5:16I never actually intended to run

am stuck between 10- and 11-minute miling. I've been running for about four weeks since stopping smoking (20-30 a day). I feel and look old as I trundle the streets. When will I start looking like a proper runner? – Hard Boiled 'eggartyFour weeks

me?! Fripps I always say hello to runners, cyclists and walkers and if I'm on a long run and I'm a bit bored I give a cheery wave too. If I get an equally cheery wave back it perks me up for the next few miles! Lou-Lou My family live in Liverpool