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You've seen it; runners carrying big water bottles on a run around the block, runners in events drinking a cup full and more at every water station. Sometimes it can be too much and sometimes not enough. Without drinking the right amount your whole running experience can be very different than it should be, but you can also go too far. Here we walk you through some of the do's and don'ts.

Whatever the length of your next distance event, whether it be a 5k or ultra marathon, the level of success that you have on race day will b

Runners always love a race through wine regions and although this isn't one of the most well known it's a great event that you need to look at It is the oldest road race in Luxembourg, having started way back in 1962 and although it's not a massive event, taking on the half marathon through the country's Moselle wine region is an experience you won't forget!

The world of running shoes isn't as straightforward as we'd all like it to be. In the last 20 years there have been many changes and trends. After years of fairly standard offering there was a period of minimalist shoes, followed quickly by maximalist shoes. These different approaches are all based on the 'drop' and the level of cushioning. We'll demystify it all here!

Fundraising can need a focus. Running for a charity gives you the ultimate focus, but adding a festive element gives a bit more urgency!

Head into most specialist running stores and you'll see a section on the wall for foam rollers and related 'accessories'. Many runners will just walk straight past it and go to the shoes or apparel. Should you or should you find out more? Go and see a physiotherapist and you can be guaranteed that they will discuss foam rollers. We'll discuss why in this blog post.

Some runners couldn't imagine a world of running without headphones. Others never wear them, while some might train with music but wouldn't consider it on race day. Where are you? If you are planning to run an event soon you need to check what the local race rules are as it might not be as straightforward as you think and it might not be your choice.

If you live somewhere that's pretty much hot all the time you'll know how to stay cool when running, but for those of us in a climate where it's almost a treat to run in the warmth then you'll need to take a very different approach than you do in winter. We'll go through the options here and give you the best advice on how to make the most of running on warmer days.

This is one of the world's biggest running events and the one with probably the most colourful history. It's 8 miles of fun that starts along the city's bay front, Embarcadero, meandering to its finish, via landmarks like Golden Gate Park, to the breakers on Ocean Beach. There are tens of thousands of runners, including plenty in costumes of all shapes and sizes. It's a party day that really gets going when the running stops. One for the bucket list.

Motivation and taking your mind off the miles are two of the reasons why so many runners use headphones while they run. For many the beat helps push them on and for others they take the time to listen to podcasts while they're running. Whatever it is you it seems clear that more often than not runners have headphones in when they're pounding the miles. Are you a headphones in or headphones out runner?

Where do you begin? Where should your first event be? There are thousands of them around the world, including options in pretty much every city in the US and sometimes more than one. There are marathons in some very unlikely destinations like Antarctica, the North Pole and Mongolia. So wherever you want to run a marathon there's a good chance you'll be able to find one. Here we help you make the right choice.

Running apps are now very much part of the running landscape. Planning routes, developing a training plan and monitoring performance has never been easier. There are many options with new apps being launched on a regular basis. Share your input and take advantage of feedback from others. Some synch with your watch and some don't, while some have much better web versions where you can view progress in detail.

The inspiration for many events around the world, Auckland's Round the Bays is a huge event for the city and brings runners from all over New Zealand and beyond. It's not just the run, it's the social scene afterwards and the huge corporate programmes that go on into the night. It's a real day of celebration for runners and non runners alike.

There are so many potential running injuries that can send our plans into meltdown but there are a handful that are by far the most common. Here we look at what they are and how they can be avoided. It's not always possible to run injury free but armed with knowledge there are ways of preventing them to an extent. We'll tell you how.

The Napoli Half Marathon is one of Italy's fastest growing events. It takes in the most beautiful and historic parts of the city and has the most breathtaking view of the Mediterranean. The race is a great way to start your running year, being held in February, and it's fast. The mild temperatures in the area at this time of year make it even more attractive!

With the start and finish in the Olympic stadium and a course that weaves its way through the city centre, taking in many of the local attractions this is a great European event that you should carefully consider. Held annually each October there's also a half marathon and an 8k event if you're not ready for the full marathon. Amsterdam is a fascinating city with so much to see and do.

Cross training is such an important part of your running training and the gym is a really important part of that schedule. Whether it be a regular session in the pool, sessions on the rowing machine or reps on specific pieces of equipment you need to plan how you use the gym carefully and stick to it. It's perfect for bad weather days too!

You've started your training and all of a sudden you're close to running a 5k. You've heard someone say you shouldn't really be drinking close to an event and someone else say it's bad for your training, full stop. True or false? Is a beer, a glass of wine or a gin and tonic really going to throw your training or event preparation off course or can they happily co-exist?