.The problem: You don't drink when you swimJust because you're exercising in water doesn't mean you aren't sweating and becoming dehydrated.The solution:Take a drink with you to every training session, including swimming. When you exercise your muscles produce

training sessions can help you to get the best out of yourself with the least effort. What’s more, HRMs are far more accessible than they used to be, and sales are increasing exponentially.There are many ways in which an HRM can be of use, whether you aim

. The mileage build-up in marathon training puts enough stress on your body, so you don’t want to stress it with too much weight training. Do the strength training on one of your off days when you don’t have a hard running session scheduled. After completing

triathletes like Chrissie Wellington, Helen Jenkins and Alistair Brownlee.As the race approaches, we’ll give you the skills you need to speed through transition and prepare meticulously for the big day. From the best brick sessions to time-saving kit

sessions - where you vary your pace over set distances - are a great way to improve your speed, burn calories and boost your aerobic fitness.HOW? The best place for interval training is a running track. "It enables you to measure exactly how far you

Remember these 10 tips when you start adding the fast stuff to your running programme:1. Graduate from basic training If you’re a novice runner, you need at least three to four months of building up before starting speedwork. Meaning? You should

for cross-country races, leaving the gadgets at home, paying more attention to rest, and running coach Jimmy Simba’s world-beating session interval session. And who knows, in 2013 maybe I’ll beat my marathon personal best. I don’t think the Kenyans need

How To Find Your Maximum Heart RateA heart rate monitor can help to ensure that you don’t work too hard – or take it too easy! – in training sessions. Depending on the session, your target heart rate will be anywhere between 60 and 95% of your

Q I suspect that I’m training too hard on my easy days. How do I know what pace I’m supposed to run at on those days, and what is the best way to make sure that I slow down?A Good question. On your easy days, your pulse should rise no higher than

Recovering effectively between runs is one of the most important parts of any training regime. It ensures your body gets the maximum rewards for your hard work, and is ready to get the most from your next session, too. Every run takes its toll