training camp, held in Portugal in association with 2:09 Events, packs in two shorter runs each day, yoga and core-stability classes, talks from experts, a handicap cross-country race and a long run at the weekend. This year our annual training camp

presents The Transglobe Expedition Trust Annual LecturesRAY MEARSJOHN HARE andRANULPH FIENNESWhen: 7pm, Thursday 10 November 2011Where: The Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR Contact: www.transglobe-expedition.org / TGExpedition

cap’.To make a cold cap, just soak a baseball cap in water and leave it in the fridge for half an hour – or overnight if you’re planning on heading out first thing in the morning. If you want an extra-cold noggin, pop it in the freezer for 10 minutes

the way around the coast of Britain (or as near as they can get to the coast!) and back to Blackpool. 'Barry' the CoastersGB baton will travel with them, passing from runner to runner.The mammoth distance has been split by organisers into 20 stretches

short stretching routine before you crack on with your main training session. Taking time to stretch (gently) at this point will help prevent injury. Start by stretching to 50-60 per cent of your range of movement for 10-15 seconds, and increase

Keith's solution: Self-talkRunners need to learn to manage their internal dialogue. The average person has 10-15,000 thoughts every day, and you need to get as many of these thoughts working for you as you can.There a couple of techniques you can try

GETTY IMAGESThere are many reasons to eat seasonal and local food, from the environmental benefits of reducing the miles your food has travelled, to the simple fact that it is often cheaper to buy local food. It could even have an impact on your