, unfailingly articulate and looking more like Britain's Next Top Model contestants than athletes used to hard work and sweat, these six are the next generation of British sporting talent. Their achievements - on and off the track - are thanks in no small part
of intensive energy. The over reps are performed in order to give the athlete confidence that they can run quickly beyond the required distance, so you know you're not going to slow down towards the end of a race."Illustrations: Peter Liddiard, Sudden Impact
as an unknown face outside of athletics. Fast forward three years - during which he has become triple Olympic champion, triple World champion, double world record holder (100m and 200m), and has broken sprint legend Michael Johnson's seemingly unbreakable 200m
unique selling points to bring athletes to their race. A purpose-built loch is going to take some beating.Organised by Fleet Feet triathlon club, this event gave athletes the choice of standard and sprint distances. The cloudy but warm conditions meant
"When you're training, time is of the essence," says sports nutritionist Drew Price (drewprice.co.uk). "Nutrient timing is the secret weapon employed by professional athletes to fuel training and race day, and to support recovery. "Carbohydrate
Distance: 1.5K/ 42K/ 10KWhen: June 12Where: Windsor, BerkshireFirst man: Tom Bishop 1:52:33First woman: Lois Rosindale 2:06:37Last finisher: 2:31:35No of finishers: 1,663With the elite athletes forced to battle the elements as well as each other
to start an interview but, as is soon apparent, if there's one thing the multi-talented 25-year-old athlete doesn't do with aplomb, it's dull.We've just met at St Pancras station in London. Jess has arrived by train from her home in Sheffield and is on her
way to start an interview but, as is soon apparent, if there's one thing the multi-talented 25-year-old athlete doesn't do with aplomb, it's dull.We've just met at St Pancras station in London. Jess has arrived by train from her home in Sheffield
the individual events. I don't know how it will shape the sport in years to come but it is a shame there are conflicts within the sport because there isn't the exposure or athletes to spread around."Doing what makes senseLong-distance triathlete Jenny Gowans, 35
