If you ask me, the ancient Olympians were a lot cleverer than we are. They had the good sense to run, jump and throw in the nude. When you put anything between your skin and the environment, such as shorts and a singlet, you only decrease your body

The Fear: Getting InjuredThe Fix: Train Smarter What is a runner's number one fear? No, it's not being pursued by the giant octopus on the previous pages, but injury, according to two-thirds of RW poll respondents. Start winning your battle

. Make sure you train at race pace If you want to be able to run faster, you need to teach your body and brain what that feels like before the race, Dugas says. Whether you're training for a 5K or 26.2-miler, running mile repeats at that pace helps