advice to help him succeed in pounding thestreets?"I have just started running outside (with a GPS watch), whereas previously all my running was on a treadmill. I've found it so much tougher outside, it's really depressing! Either I stick to my treadmill

challenge and make you more determined. – BroadoPut the fun back into your runs Go out for a couple of watch-free, scenic runs, just for the joy of running. It will help you remember why you enjoy it. Or try going for a run somewhere new. Don’t forget

, 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

and be disappointed if you don't. The theory is you should follow hard with easy so by leaving your watch behind and just plodding along gently you negate that risk. One final word of warning - if you are still at the stage of taking walking breaks then I would

welcome distraction from your watch; given the unanimous praise that characterises previous race reviews however, it's unlikely you'll be in a hurry to head home in any case.More Welsh highlights... San Domenico 20 (Merthyr Tydfil, March 9) Rhayader Round

before the marathon, do nothing. Sit on your bum and watch TV with your feet up eating pasta (preferably cooked by your loved one). Think back over your training and visualise everything going perfectly the next day. – Acoustic SodaDon't try to remember

that’s how you used to smell and it ain’t pleasant! Watch those who smoke and see if you can work out why people smoke. There's no reason behind it - light up, inhale, blow out. You stink and it also ruins your lungs and heart. I know I sound like a

towards a goal - like a longer distance, or a race of any kind - as it gives me confidence that I can get there. But a break from schedules, watches and all other pressures is just the tonic when I've met that goal. – OJOTake stock of your aims