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possible. It’s also vital for male sexual functioning. Despite its importance, however, studies have shown that runners often don’t consume the RNI for this mineral (9.5mg for men, 7mg for women). As you also sweat out small amounts of it as you’re running

enjoys running in gale-force wind and non-stop rain, there are tights for every eventuality.Asics Women's 3000 series Wintertight Loneliness – £32.50These are definitely cold-weather kit. Asics' Duotech fabric is exceptionally warm, and even with lighter

bronze medal round his neck, having run a personal best of 13.02 seconds when it really mattered. The golden oldie awardAn honourable mention must go to Mozambique's Maria Mutola, 34, who might have won a medal in the women's 800m but for a leg injury

The Runner's World Personal Best Awards aim to recognise and reward the products and services that have helped make your running so enjoyable and enriching.This year, a carefully-selected expert panel will decide the winners in the following six

nightmare if she lost, frankly.”  Holmes was a precocious talent at junior level, winning the English Schools 1500m title, but joined the Women’s Royal Army Corps at 18. She became an Army judo champion and when athletics meetings came around, ran against

Q My 10-year-old son has just been picked for his school running team and I have no idea how to help him train. He’s a very active, energetic boy and runs about a mile a week with the school. I realise that he’s too young to undertake a

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’t think I drink excessively for a woman, but I often manage three glasses of wine an evening – and avoid other people after a run?A It certainly isn’t uncommon for runners to suffer from sore throats when they’re training, so you’re not alone. Training

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