Share your running tips to win a copy of This Mum Runs PLUS Thule Glide sports stroller worth over £300!

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Excited for the Olympics? To celebrate the publication of British athlete Jo Pavey's This Mum Runs, here's a chance to win a copy of the new book PLUS a Thule Glide sports stroller - perfect for any mum who runs.

Jo Pavey was 40 when she won the 10,000m at the European Championships. It was her first gold medal and, astonishingly, it came within months of having her second child. Now 42, Jo will be representing Team GB in the Athletics squad for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Jo has been dubbed ‘Supermum’, but her story is in many ways the same as every mother juggling working life with a family – the sleepless nights, the endless nappy changing and the school-run chaos. The only difference is that Jo is a full-time athlete pushing a buggy on her training runs and clocking up miles on the treadmill while her daughter has her lunchtime nap.

Heartwarming and uplifting, This Mum Runs follows Jo’s roundabout journey to the top and all the lessons she's learned along the way. It is the inspiring yet everyday story of a mum that runs and a runner that mums.

Share your running tips for a chance to win a copy of This Mum Runs plus a Thule Glide award-winning high performance sports stroller worth over £300.

This discussion is sponsored by Penguin Random House and will end on 17 August

My tip is that even if you think you can't run, give it a try, start slow, some running and walking and then build it up.

Always always stretch. Don't think it doesn't matter - Like me! That includes warming up and cooling down. I really hurt my knees and back when I took on running. Now I'm in a weekly Pilates class to help keep me stretched out. It also really helped with the pain caused by the running in the first place. Pilates and running are a great combo. Consider joining a class.

Get a good pair of running trainers and keep at it. If youve never ran before, start off small and set yourself little targets. Its good to get a running buddy too as you can spur each other on and you're less likely to back out if you're running with someone else. I also suggest signing up to a race in the future to set yourself a goal to work towards

good shoes are imperative as is an ipod

My biggest running tip is;

Listen to the body through injuries, a few days rest is the best thing for you than pushing to the complete limit and having to miss weeks.

I am thrilled to see the increase in buggy running. I first started buggy running nearly 4 years ago when my son was born. Running was my greatest passion and hobby and I desperately wanted to continue my running. Especially as the time I had for me became somewhat depleted and a large part of 'me' became Mummy. When my son was old enough to go out in the running buggy we brought an out n about nipper sport. I got funny looks to start with but was determined to combine motherhood with my hobby. I got my gait analysed and brought some decent fitting trainers and kit including bra and leggings. To begin with I would only go about a mile or 2 at a slow speed whilst I learnt how to run whilst pushing the buggy and trying to regain my fitness from pre-pregnancy times. I entered a few 5ks and we managed these in a reasonable time of 9 min miles. Once I had figured I could do this, I started going further. I learnt what I needed to take for baby and when was best to go for him and we built up to 10ks. I found it difficult to swap between solo running and buggy running especially using only one arm for pushing buggy and one arm for keeping momentum. Of course there were many that said oh that's dangerous blah blah blah and disapproved but I stoke with it. My Son has just outgrown the buggy and we are awaiting the birth of our second child. I love the fact that so many more mums are out there running with their children in buggy's, like it is now a 'normal' part of society. I am looking forward to round 2 of buggy running and have full admiration for anyone who gives it ago!

My biggest tip would be that rest days are important! You need time for your muscles to repair and grow so especially at the beginning or when you're building speed or distance don't try to run every day.

My tip would be to invest in a good sports bra and some good trainers. They honestly do make all the difference.

Don't think you can't run. I never believed I would ever, ever be able to run, I thought I was built wrong, my stamina wouldn't allow, wasn't my kind of thing etc. However, anyone can run. Start slowly, almost walking most of the way - maybe alternate 3 minutes of walking with 30 seconds running and build up from there. You will be amazed how quickly you improve.

Music helps too if you are running alone - get yourself a playlist full of music that makes you want to move. You will!

a good playlist and decent running shoes!

For me, good trainers, decent music and some sort of run tracking app or device.

I don't run.....yet.

However I've been walking to increase my stamina and fitness levels. Plus it's carving some time out for me. I think that in itself can be the biggest barrier for most mothers.

-Cut running shoes that fit YOUR feet and YOUR style of running
-Pace yourself! Start off with a mixture of walking and running
-The right soundtrack is very motivating!
-Most of all, enjoy the me time :)

Figure out a running schedule, style and time that suits you. Invest in some quality workout wear that makes you feel great, and find the perfect soundtrack.

Day 1: Just run as long as you can. It doesn't matter if it's 10 minutes or 30 seconds. You've got to start somewhere. If you do this daily, you will gradually be able to increase time and speed until you are really working it.

I joined our local jogging group called Jogging buddies. Through it I have achieved targets I would never have thought possible, running 10K, then half marathons and kilomarhons. Next up is a marathon. I have made new friends and have a fantastic social network though jogging. My top tip is to join a group. We have a buggy fit group also for new mums and their babies x

My best advice is to be lived in yourself, you can do it.

Get yourself a good pair of running shoes, sign up for a local 'learn how to run', and just do it!

I'll never be an elite athlete but, despite surgery on both knees and a lifetime of injuries, I can run and it is great!

C25k was a brilliant starter for me. And after that some days it was fine to have a 'maintenance day'- the days that kept you just at the same fitness level.
I'm itching to get back to running as soon as I can (39 weeks at present!) and have made a list of fitness groups around the area so I know where to go before I'm too tired to look into it!

A proper good, fitting pair of running shoes and determination that you can run is vital to spur you on to do it.
Initially, run for 10 or 20 mins around your local area/park. As you gain more confidence, increase the distance and extend the route. You will be amaze how far you can run, how much better you feel in yourself and the friends you meet as you meet other runners just like you!!

I completed C25K and I would recommend it to anyone. My main tip, though, is not to give up. If you need to walk for a bit, repeat days or weeks then that is fine. We are all different and you should just try your best. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever complete a 5K (and I'm a big girl!)

-Stick to your running routine- if you say you're going for a run, then commit to going
-Make sure to stay well hydrated!
-Invest in comfortable and fashionable running gear
-Enjoy it :)

-Push yourself, but at the same time- go easy on yourself- build it up slowly but surely
-Stretch and warmup, and remember to cool down!
-Consider running with a buddy
-Make a fun running playlist

I used to fear running... now I fear not being able to! I found running away from roads made all the difference so i only ever jog around parks and in the woods now. You don't have the eyes of all the traffic on you, it's peaceful and calm, and keeps it interesting like hopping over branches and puddles rather than up a straight grey road. Every lady can RUN she just has to find her own way!

Start small, run a minute walk a minute repeat 5 times 3 times a week, following week run 2, walk 1 and so on. Put some upbeat tunes on get your running gear ready and sign up to a running club or boot camp to keep your motivation up.

Take it easy at first and make sure you drink a lot. Remember you have to run back too!

I was advised to keep my shoulder blades back and down and keep hips fairly close to the stroller so I avoided looking like a like an ostrich in trainers