Last May I had a spinal fusion on the top of my spine, I have not ran since leaving school.... a long while ago !! I recently joined a gym and would like to run the Race for Life in July.. I have started to use the treadmill and the bike at the gym but need to build up slowly, can any one give me some advise on the best way to do this, also should I run right up to event, what food should I eat on the day of the event, any thing that will be of help please.. cause I am a complete novice !! :d