my motivation', it's not easy to find all the best nuggets of wisdom. So we've done it for you. They're in no particular order, because different tips will work for different runners – but you're guaranteed to find something here to get you out

last year 24m16 - as of Nov 16 - 22m53). Unfortunately the tide of recent good fortune was about to turn and by the 14th I was already suffering mind bending pain and not sleeping from a bad wisdom tooth which had to be extracted. The brighton 10K a

pitfalls of the sport and how to avoid them. They are a valuable source of running wisdom; make use of them.Going for Goal Runners of a certain vintage are unlikely to set new PBs. However, that doesn't mean their running should be without a purpose or a

, it's something I think I ought to work out how to do! Any words of wisdom?" – HelenlizYour best answersTaking on waterSlow right downIf I need to take some water and it’s in cups, I walk through the aid station and drink calmly. I've learned it

wisdom that tapering should involve cutting mileage but upping the intensity of the sessions you do run, as this would result in breaking down the very fibres that benefit from a taper. So to run a great 5K make sure you taper properly, and that means

and Great Britain bobsleigher, Keith is also an adviser to the Lucozade Sport Performance League and has been imparting his wisdom to our Flora London Marathon contenders - the Lucozade Sport Super Six.We caught up with Keith to find out how to dodge common

to the other Q+As below. Don't forget: Liz is mentoring two of our Lucozade Sport Super Six so will continue to be offering wisdom and support on their training threads up until race day. In the meantime, we'd love you to get in touch with your thoughts on how

of ultra running, or you're currently training for your first, now's the time to share the benefit of your wisdom. Just how far should you push it – and where on earth do you find the time?"I want to attempt my first ultra in February, but can't find any

it defies the conventional wisdom. Daring because it limits participants to just three running sessions a week. And daring, in the extreme, because it tells runners they’ll become faster on fewer workouts."Train less, run faster" – you’ve heard the refrain

and nicotine-free for good?"I've just put out my last ciggie and am now a non-smoker. I know it's the best thing I'll ever do, but it will also be the hardest, so any words of wisdom much appreciated. I've tried patches in the past, but they're not for me