) .IronmanBrand name of global series of triathlon events comprising a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle, and 26.2-mile run (marathon).KKick boardA float you grip with your hands in the pool, while your legs do all the workLLactate ThresholdThe highest level

of injury?How can I bounce back when I feel like a beginner again?NutritionWhat's the best way to top up my energy reserves during a long run?What - and when - should I eat before an early-morning run?How long should I leave between a booze-up and a marathon

of the Lake District’s Coniston Water. The circular course gives entrants a unique panorama of the surrounding peaks and valleys, before a return to the local village and its friendly pubs. 3. Baxters Loch Ness Marathon Where: Highland When

up to jogging at least some of the way on race day.Training helpThere's further reading in our Best Beginners' Index, Best Weight Loss Index, and Best Women's IndexI've never run before...the best way to start is a little jogging with walk breaks

This section is adapted from No Need For Speed - A Beginner's Guide To The Joy Of Running, by John Bingham. Buy this book!You may be uncomfortable hearing that no one can tell you what your fitness goals should be. No one can tell you how much

This week's reader completed the London Marathon using a run/walk strategy – but she now wants to cut out the walks altogether, and it's not proving too easy. Can you offer any advice? "I'm getting really annoyed with myself. I trained for FLM using

For one brief moment, probably while endorphins were still pumping through your body after a good run, you flirted with the idea of doing a marathon. Then the endorphins disappeared and the reality of training for four months and trying to squeeze

Olympic1.5K swim, 40K bike ride, 10K runIronman3.8K swim, 180K bike ride, 42K run (marathon)Between each leg is a stage known as transition, giving you time to prepare for the next discipline (for example, removing your wetsuit or parking your bike). Don

; sudden or increasing pain isn't. Be aware, and be prepared to stop. Our experienced and knowledgeable sub-3:00 marathon runner is just as likely as our determined but naïve beginner to tough out the pain, but both will end up on the bench.If self

together a feast of articles for you to pore over for the next few days... Half-Marathon SolutionsBeginner, elite, veteran or fundraiser – these two articles will equip you with the technical know-how to run your first (or fastest) half:Your First Half