European championship 800m medallist and Olympics 2012 hopeful Jenny Meadows met up with her former PE teacher (and Commonwealth games runner) Aileen Mills during a visit to her former school, in Wigan, Lancs,  where she hosted a running masterclass

It's almost impossible to motivate yourself to go out for a run if you're hungry before you even open the door.Stock up on healthy treats so you've always got a little something on hand before you set out - and for when you get back. That way you won't end up starving miles - and...

on the shoe at a time and that's a lot of pressure over the 26.2 mile marathon course. So it is paramount to get some really good running shoes with the right amount of support and cushioning to suit the level of pronation.Runners will also find their feet

Loads of us like to make the most of our lunch break with a run or exercise class - but no one wants to arrive dishevelled at an afternoon meeting. Try these beauty saviours to keep you well-groomed without skipping a training session.YOUR SKIN: Ditch heavy foundations, which can...

Missed out on a place in the ballot? You could still run the Virgin London Marathon in Olympic year 2012.Eco-friendly cleaning brand Ecover has teamed up with charity WaterAid to offer one last-minute place in the race.To take up the place, you must pledge to raise at least £1,75...

Puffing round the park this morning I passed four other runners going in the other direction - two of them twice. One man said a cheery good morning as he whizzed past and I managed a wheezy greeting back. But when I smiled and said hello

runner burns 1,000 calories an hour during a training session. So expect to get thinner, which will in turn help you run faster.3. Osteoporosis If you run on a regular basis you are continually taxing your muscles and bones so the bones are stimulated

. Squires is only the 11th runner to have died during the London Marathon – and the only woman - since it began in 1981.So what symptoms might be a reason to pull up from a marathon run? Take this advice from Bupa sports medic Dr Tom Crisp.'Chest pains

Sky Sports News presenter and six- time marathon runner Charlie Webster is currently training for the Lloyds TSB Cardiff Half Marathon this autumn - and is aiming to beat her personal best of 1:36.If you're currently planning to run a half

place in the London Marathon, running or not. If she has to, she says she’ll walk every step of the 26 miles, with a sign on her back politely asking other runners to try not to bump into her.I'll be looking out for her - good luck Daphne.