Triathlon events have grown fast in popularity over the last couple of years, and this week's questioner is just one of many RW members thinking of giving the run/bike/swim thing a whirl..."I am a plodder (mainly 2-hour half marathons; FLM last year
home, so I run in my lunch hour and am lucky to have access to a shower. – SJSGet on your bikeCarrying stuff on a bike is loads easier – I tried it whilst running and hated it. So I combine running and biking (bike to and from work, and run three
these are brilliant for running or biking. The design sheds water, and gets better the faster you go. I do tend to wear a cap too, though. – JanSome options: (1) Wear a cap. This is the best thing unless, like me, you get very hot and then "steam up". (2) Wear a visor
This week, one reader emailed us with a very practical problem. Just how do you work out how far you've run?"What is the easiest and most effective way to measure the distances you're running? I've tried pedometers, bike computers and route
after getting off my bike, because I reckon I'm thoroughly warmed up. – IronwolfFor my next race I'll certainly be doing a much more extensive warm-up. Last road race I did at Caernarfon, I got to the venue too late and only had time for a few strides
the distance down into smaller sections. The last run in a duathlon is tough on the legs, and I hadn't practised the whole bike to run transition, so my legs felt like dead weights. I talked to myself through the whole 5K circuit, promising myself I could take
much physical discomfort to get bored so I play mind games to keep going."fat buddha: "Pah, he ought to try a Decaman - 10 Ironman race distances. Swim 24 miles, bike 1120 miles and run 262 miles (10 maras) - all within 14 days..."
it outHow do you deal with boredom during a long run?(Royston Crandley 2)I think about problems, what I'm watching on TV... and I look in people's gardens and houses as I'm going along! I'm quite lucky, Gary's usually with me on the bike, so I'm like
may get back to full speed in a month. – BlistersAfter a marathon, there is only one thing to do next: get yourself a bike, some neoprene and a pirate outfit, and do an Ironman! – toucanAny questions?Got a new poser or problem that you want RW members
Tri idiots (heroes) need a complete rest day because we need our arms for bike and swimming. But if you're marathon only, and you're not weight training your legs, upper body training shouldn't be an issue. If you were complaining of fatigue
