You know that adding some weight training to your programme will help your running by making you more stable and powerful, but what if you don’t fancy joining a gym? Here’s the answer: stay at home and use your own body weight for all-round strength

that means running no more than every other day. Experienced runners get to know their bodies' limits, but for them a useful rule of thumb is to take at least one rest day per week, one easy week per month, and one easy month per year.All-round strength

Apart from the sort of injuries that can plague all runners – shin splints, black toenails, tendonitis – there are some health issues that are more prevalent in women runners, and some that are exclusively female.AcneWomen runners can be plagued

training regimen.You might as well skip the upper-body strength training because it doesn't do any good. In fact, it could have a negative effect. It tends to add extra bulk without enhancing oxygen transport, or building power in your leg muscles. However

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training tips from the Runner's World Training forum - posted by runners just like you. There's advice for everyone: slow runners, speedsters, newbies, seasoned marathoners and more. (However, if you're a complete beginner, try our 50 Best Beginners Tips

strength - it's something that runners often forget but is so important. I see injury as part of the running process, a time to reassess everything so you come back stronger. It is bound to happen at some point, so use the time to work on things. Shimmy

't going well. The trick is get some rest - and don't panic! Bunches77 The group might have been running too fast for you - try plodding along for a while without a care in the world. Your body will find its natural pace for your longer runs. Yifter

(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