Q In 40 years I’ve never had a problem with hay fever but I now find that midday running during the summer months makes my eyes and nose stream. I don’t have these problems in the winter. Is there anything I can take to stop it? A The best time

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– blueberries, banana and rhubarb are all good sources of energy. WINTER WARMERSIt can be tough to drag yourself out of bed on a dark winter morning for a run. But having these beauties inside you – or waiting for you at home – will give you all the motivation

"I've just completed my first marathon, peaking at 50 miles per week during my training. I'm now looking to train over the winter and enter numerous events to improve on my PB. What's the best advice you kind folks have on training after your first

the 10,000m and 5000m European track titles. "I usually take part in cross-country races during the winter to help my preparations for the major championships," says Farah. "Cross-country is a tough discipline as courses can be hilly, muddy or even snow

mean several and significant changes to body and mind. "The body goes into storage mode in the winter," says Traci Brown, a sports trainer who focuses on the mental aspects of sport success. "It is essentially bringing the body back to caveman times

After long, cold training runs, marathon-running chef Mark Bittman refuels and warms up with a veg-packed version of a classic winter comfort dish. He serves his stew atop energy-boosting carbs such as brown rice or wholewheat pasta.Serves: 4

to maintain the right technique when you begin to tire. Conditioning is traditionally done during winter to prepare you for race season. You should include exercises such as squats, lunges and step-ups. Abdominal exercises are also vital for maintaining strong

UAN:193 Article type:-->David Hays lives in the South-West, an area of the country that for much of the winter is very grey and wet. Three times a week he meets his running partners at the ridiculously early time of 5.15 am – although he lies

 WinterCornish Marathon: Sunday, November 17 Leicester Marathon: Sunday, November 17 Luton Marathon: Sunday, December 1 Off-roadThree Forts Marathon:, Sunday, May 5 Neolithic Marathon, Wiltshire: Sunday, May 5 Rottingdean Windmill Marathon, Sussex: Sunday