onto your bike for furious 9K laps of the virtually weather-proof circuit, already home to the Bristol Bikefest and Bristol Oktoberfest race. Upgrade to the classic distance for an even tougher challenge covering 10.8K/ 27K/ 5.4K. Enter online

to work regularly, Wilson has never tried it competitively, and she confesses to only swimming "once a month, if that." So she knows she has a challenge on her hands, but relishes the benefits - expecting an overall improvement in her fitness. On top

-of-season triathlon challenge. Where else could you swim in a world-class marina, take in some of Europe's most exciting modern architecture and - the piece de resistance - lap a Formula One street circuit?Such obvious assets easily seduced this triathlon newcomer

From nervous first-timers to injury-frustrated veterans, self-confessed plodders to sub-1:25 hopefuls, over the last few months our six Bupa Great North Run hopefuls have been sharing all their training highs and lows right here online.Experienced half-marathon runner and UK clu...

This weekend marked my first attempt at an ultra. I thought I’d chosen wisely - a coastal trail series in Devon sounds idyllic, and I had pictured waves crashing against rock faces as I bounded over 35 miles of beautiful trails in the mild February sun. How wrong (and unprepared)...

this stupid challenge, I tell him about my mum and the arthritis, he tells me about a little boy who has cancer and is going though radiotherapy. All of a sudden the electrocuted face, rope burns and numb extremities are not so bad, I realise that however

anyone can do this race because it's very challenging from a novice point of view, especially if you haven't done much hill training, if any at all. This race is listed in the Top 10 toughest triathlons competition this year. It was also really nice

If you ask me, the ancient Olympians were a lot cleverer than we are. They had the good sense to run, jump and throw in the nude. When you put anything between your skin and the environment, such as shorts and a singlet, you only decrease your body’s cooling efficiency (even if y...

The days are nasty, brutish and short, the desire to set out for a hard session is waning and that cake is starting to look awfully good. It can only mean one thing - the off-season is here. And it's a dangerous time for a triathlete because it can mean several and significant ch...

scientists and other experts agree doesn't mean that there aren't others who think something wildly different. The challengers have logic and evidence to support their views, too, and if they eventually prevail, it wouldn't be the first time that the rules