psychological pitfalls.Problem: You find it hard to stay motivated Keith's solution: Awareness trainingIt's very difficult to keep motivated to continue running if you aren't aware of how your running is going, your progress to date and what factors might

are to be expected, but don't let them put you off your next cycle of training or another race. It's easy to recover, stay in great shape and be ready for the next challenge if you follow these simple tips from our expert coaches and athletes. Go for a spin"After a

for osteoarthritis is to become sedentary - weight gain and loss of muscle strength put far more stress on the affected joint. It's far better to take a painkiller, if necessary, and keep moving. See full threadPatellar tendinitisStrap it in placeRob Jones - I wear

on Mondays or any day after a holiday. Her advice is to make a weekend schedule, and stick with it. For help, line up a training partner.11. Stay involvedIt seems counter-intuitive, but keeping busy can keep you healthy. Having projects to do gives your day

." Use training runs to gauge personal fluid requirements. Weigh yourself before and after a run. For every kilogram of total weight lost, you need to be drinking at least one and a half litres of fluid. "That needs to be taken on board before you sense

my mileage and practised running above 14,000 feet, but still I'd limped home after aggravating an old Achilles injury. Today I was ready for a charmed third try. I was fit, healthy and confident of a top-10 finish. Maybe I'd even break three hours