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Ask Miles"I carry my cell phone during long training runs," says Alex. "Would it be OK to carry it during my marathon?"

Ask Coach Jenny"I'm training for my fourth half-marathon this summer and really struggling," says Greg P. "Help!"

For Beginners Only"Is it common for new runners to feel hungrier than usual?" asks Liza. "How can I combat evening urges?"

Ask the Running Doc"As a medical director of marathons," says Running Doc, "I thought I'd offer my own take on the cell phone issue."

High School Runner: Ask Budd "Am I saying we don't need judges and officials?" says Budd. "No. But the focus needs to remain on the athletes."
