Q Until two years ago I ran three times a week on woodland trails, but have recently joined colleagues for lunchtime runs, mainly on pavements. Since then Ive experienced pain in both legs from just below my calf muscle to the Achilles tendon
Q. There are two very different running techniques: running tall versus running with a slight forward lean. Which is right?A. Each person's running technique needs to be assessed on an individual basis. The debate about leaning slightly forwards
Q During a recent run, my left hamstring seemed to become quite tight. Im worried that Ive picked up a strain, but as Im training for the Flora London Marathon, Im reluctant to see a physio wholl just tell me to rest. At the moment I
Q I understand that haemoglobin levels increase following a stay at altitude. I am soon off to the Alps for a couple of months and wonder how my training will be affected. Will it make my blood thicken, potentially leading to heart attacks? I know
Hi allIt's time for the penultimate lunchtime Q+A in our Virgin London Marathon build-up, and once again, Lucozade Sport's Lead Sport Scientist Nick Morgan will be joining us between 1pm and 2pm to answer any queries you might have about sports
Hi - I'd be really grateful for some feedback...[apologies if this has all been asked before - I've looked through umpteen posts which nearly answer my q's, but decided it would be so helpful to ask my oqn question!]Okay - me: I'm a total beginner
schedules when Bruce Tulloh retired from writing them. Steve has run more than 60 marathons (26 Londons) and as well as holding a PB of 2:29, he has also won a British marathon title in his age group. As far as his coaching record goes, he's helped one
Hi everyoneRunner's World regular Steve Smythe will be online between 1pm and 2pm today to answer any queries you might have about your marathon training so far.Steve has run more than 60 marathons, holds a PB of 2:29, and has also won a British
Lucozade Sport Super Six on their Flora London Marathon nutrition strategies but this is your opportunity to pick his brains with any nutrition questions you might have. We're starting this thread now so you have a chance to post your queries beforehand
for the Flora London Marathon and will be on hand to discuss all aspects of race nutrition, whether you want to know what to eat and drink during your taper or fine-tune your nutrition strategy for race day itself. We're starting this thread now so you have a
