Running Beginner
I am truly unfit and do not know where to start - my aim is to eventually run a marathon ...
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Louise Damen
Motivation & Music
I have just started running so I'm a real beginner and I find running alone really boring I have been ...
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Phil Roberton
Gear
In terms of a singlet to run in, can you recommend any particular material or gsm for comfort?
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Running Nutrition
I am walking the marathon (42K) and want to know what I should take with me to eat during the ...
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Running Training
I've recently started running and I'm not sure if I'm ready to sign-up for a race/event, do you have any ...
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Obstacle Events
Are there any gym classes or training plans that would help me prepare for an obstacle race?
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Running Training
I'm thinking of signing up for a marathon, but I'm not sure how much time it will take to train. ...
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Motivation & Music
I usually enjoy running, but I'm starting to find it boring when I try to do longer distances. Is there ...
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Cycling
I've never ridden with other people before. What things do I need to be aware of when riding in a ...
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Triathlon Swimming
How do I stay motivated when completing swimming training on my own?
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Will Clarke
Injuries
Do you think I can retain my fitness if I have a couple of weeks off and still run the ...
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Triathlon Running
How long should my long run be when training for a triathlon?
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Will Clarke
Injuries
I think I may have injured my hamstring. I can still run but not sprint fully and there is some ...
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Triathlon Cycling
How much pressure should I put in my bike tyres for a triathlon?
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Will Clarke
Triathlon Swimming
I panic when people swim over me during a triathlon. What can I do?
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Will Clarke
Triathlon Cycling
Should I bother riding the course before a triathlon race?
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Will Clarke
Triathlon Cycling
Should I use a time trial bike or a road bike for a triathlon?
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Will Clarke
Running Training
Hi, I’m currently training for a half marathon but my longer term aim is to run a marathon in October. ...
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Louise Damen
Running Training
I'm a runner and have read that I should cross train to improve, but what exactly is cross-training?
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Phil Roberton
Fundraising
I am new to running but plan to do a longer event next year as a goal to work for. ...
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Injuries
How can I tell whether I have shin splints or not? And what can I do to prevent them?
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Running Training
I am running a marathon every month over 12 months. Can you recommend distances I should do between marathons for ...
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Louise Damen
Running Nutrition
I do most of my training runs after work and before my evening meal. When's the best time to eat ...
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Phil Roberton
Injuries
Help I am suffering from jogger's nipple, any advice would be most welcome?
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Phil Roberton
Injuries
I had a sports massage and found it a little painful is this normal?
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Phil Roberton
Gear
Silly question maybe, when running a marathon in shorts and vest, where do you keep your supply of gels?
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Running Training
I run or do cross training almost every day, with my longer runs on the weekend. I notice that the ...
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Louise Damen
Fitness Nutrition
Early morning feed before training, I’m up at 5 for a 6am pool session or spin sessions - what’s best ...
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Louise Damen
Cycling
I definitely want to get road bike but should I buy a carbon bike? Is the additional expense really worth ...
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Running Training
I really struggle to get a regular pattern of breathing while I run, do you have any suggestions?
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Running Beginner
I am 83-year-old female. I have not run for over 40 years and doubted I could. Today, at the right ...
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Injuries
Although I train using SIS supplement in my drink, I regularly suffer from cramp. I've had negative blood test results ...
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Injuries
After a long run, 15 miles plus, the following day my top thigh muscle aches more than my calf muscles. ...
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Women's Running
I’ve just found out I’m 4 weeks pregnant. Can I continue to run?
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Louise Damen
Injuries
I run about one and half miles and I'm training for a marathon and I'm starting to feel a pull ...
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Injuries
When I run 3k or more my right toes and ball of my foot go numb. I have tried loosening ...
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Running Training
Does anyone know what the following mean in a training plan. Key: ER = Easy Run, SR = Steady Run, ...
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Injuries
I rolled my ankle 12 weeks ago and although it’s not painful at all to run, it hurts to stretch, ...
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Louise Damen
Running Training
I’m following a marathon training plan but occasional snowy and icy conditions are interfering with my training. I’m not keen ...
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Louise Damen
Running Training
I’m in training for a marathon. Can you give me an idea of how often I should look to have ...
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Louise Damen
General
I didn’t get a place in the BMW Berlin Marathon ballot, is there any way I can still get a ...
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Running Training
Are there any good half marathon plans out there which stretch over 6 months or so rather than the typical ...
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Injuries
I suffer from a sharp pain in one shoulder blade five miles into a run, what can I do to ...
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Louise Damen
Running Training
Illness has interfered with my training. Do you have any advice of how I should get back to training?
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Louise Damen
Running Training
I've just signed up for my very first 10k and I don't know where to start with training?
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Injuries
I have been advised by a fellow runner that I should see a physio for issues I’ve been having with ...
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Louise Damen
Healthy Eating
I often get hungry between meals, what can I eat to stop myself snacking?
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Injuries
I suffer from tendonitis in both legs the moment I get to about 10k. What am I doing wrong and ...
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Louise Damen
Injuries
What can I do about pain in my foot, between the base of the toes and the arch of the ...
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realbuzz team
Running Intermediate & Advanced
I've heard that elite athletes use altitude training. Would it benefit me?
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Louise Damen
Running Beginner
I am finding it really difficult to keep running, finding I want to stop during my run. Is this normal ...
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Louise Damen
Running Intermediate & Advanced
Why is it important to build a running base?
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Louise Damen
Running Training
I have a place in the 2019 London Marathon and want to do it as I am 80 this December. ...
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Louise Damen
Healthy Eating
I do a physical job four nights a week finishing at 1am. I find that I’m incredibly hungry after this ...
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Louise Damen
Featured Expert
Louise Damen
Louise has been running for over 20 years, with the last 16 of those at International level. She has represented Grea...