every now and then, and the industry continues to face challenges in meeting European drinking-water standards. Our drinking water is safe, but it's not perfectly pure.ChlorineHow'd it get in there? Public drinking water in the UK is disinfected before

What: A cheaper component for your kit bag, decent goggles that fit correctly will save you hassle and discomfort in the water to both protect your eyes from chlorine or other elements in open water and to help you see clearly underwater.Look for: A

potential in time for your races.For most of us, summer is a reminder of why we took up triathlons in the first place. Coach Dan Bullock (www.swimfortri.com) says, "It's just great to be outside. When the time comes to get away from the chlorine and straight

water is more enjoyable than swimming in a busy, chlorinated 25m pool and thoughts of not being able to touch the bottom will be the last thing on your mind.Q. I'm a five-hour marathon runner, should I even be thinking about a triathlon?A. Often

, swelling of the upper eyelids and extreme pain. The infection is caused by the bacteria Acanthamoeba that lives pretty much everywhere. The BCLA says this bacteria can be found in fresh water, tap water, chlorinated water (yes, that means the swimming pool

complete an open-water swim with little protection.Swimming goggles should be top of the shopping list. Goggles not only protect your eyes (from chlorine in the pool and muck and infection in the open water), they also help you see underwater - more so in a

of chlorine and don’t even own a bike. And you find the prospect of trying any new sport intimidating. Just right Find an aerobic alternative you enjoy, and cross-train once or twice a week on days when you don’t run. Even old dogs can learn new tricks. Give