that the side seams rubbed slightly on the upper arm, and, annoyingly, it was a bit tricky to get off after working up a sweat. A good choice for the gym and yoga, but not supportive enough for medium or big-busted women to run in.Insport Dritec – £25Sizes 32C

its 72nd running this year (a sequence dating back to 1933 and one that not even World War II could disrupt), is the Bislett Games of cross-country running. Like the famous Norwegian track meeting, held in a tiny, rickety Oslo stadium, it is warm

effective it is in reducing movement while running. "As with running shoes, many women stick with the same model of bra once they've found the one that works best for them," says Messem.What level of support do I need? Different bras offer different levels

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RW's former production assistant Cath Perry is a self-confessed athletics nut. She'll be offering up an unofficial crowd's eye view on the forum though the week. Here's her first instalment - Monday 23rd, the day after the women's marathon... "She

Q I gave birth nine weeks ago, and before this I was running up to eight miles every day. I went for my first run the other day and felt dreadful. I want to run a 10K in a couple of months, before tackling a half-marathon in the autumn. I

run for prolonged periods. It will carry you through long training efforts, but your body can only store roughly 1,600 calories, which is why you need to refuel on the go if you’re running for more than a couple of hours. Simple v complex

, world-class shopping and a rich selection of cultural gems? The Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run in Glasgow is the answer. A perfect mix Over the last 29 years

to help others and loved running. Seven miles later, however, something went horribly wrong.It should have been the best of times for Lucero. The previous week she had defended her doctoral dissertation to become, in effect, Dr Cynthia Lucero

at the University of Glasgow divided 139 male runners into three categories: those who were taking a break from running when they and their partner conceived; those who were running less than 30 miles a week when their partner conceived; and those who were running