technique as soon as the wetsuit goes on; or starting too fast and finding after 50m that we're unable to catch our breath. You can easily avoid such mistakes by practising these pool-based sessions.Jump in"As land-based animals, it's unnatural for us

energy should come from protein. Good sources include meat, dairy products and fish. Animal proteins have all the essential acids; to get your essential amino acids from plant sources, you need to eat a combination of plant proteins.Fat factsFats have a

and they require different kinds of animals to perform well." For one thing, the top Tour riders weigh 12 to 20 kilograms more than the top marathon runners; Armstrong checks in around 75kg while Paul Tergat is 62kg.To gain a better understanding of cycling, I

, dancers, and food (if you fancy stopping), streets became awash with patches of colour and noise. From Caribbean steel drums, Bhangra dancers and of course pom-pom-waving cheerleaders, with each community competing to be the most animated and colourful

in New Jersey, USA, found that exercising alone makes animals more prone to negative effects of stress that can offset the physical benefits of running, whereas those that trained in a social environment had no such problems. Go the distance Confidence

1. Zoo Stampede (Whipsnade Zoo 10K) Where: Bedfordshire When: June 7Kick off your racing career with something a little bit different – run with the animals – as well as 500 other runners – at the Whipsnade Zoo Stampede in Bedfordshire

the finishline, gather up your supporters for a day of family fun - free entry to the zoo is included for all runners."This is my PB opportunity every year. Runners of every standard, glorious views, flat road course and excitable animals to take your mind

”Runners are sociable animals. And many miss runs because they would rather not run alone. Geoff Wightman – head of Road-Running Policy Support at UK Athletics – says that, because of the number of clubs around the country, there is no reason to suffer from ‘loneliness

. Fat digestion is relatively efficient - fat easily enters your intestinal walls. As for protein, animal sources are more digestible than plant sources, so the protein from a piece of sirloin will be better absorbed than protein from tofu

as an eye-catching backdrop.49. Marwell Zoo 10K (88%, 97%, 36 ratings)Where? Hampshire When? March 22 A host of exotic animals will keeping you and the race’s thousand other runners company – the perfect challenge to pick up your pace.50. Reedham Ten (88