. 09:00 and we are there, thousands of people all wearing little Spiderman outfits and I start to feel better. We park and I open the door, that’s when it hits me, its freezing cold and I become conscious that I never did see Spiderman shivering.My mind

in the sweltering summer sun. But if the sun’s beating down, covering up with the cap is actually the best way to avoid sunstroke and sunburn. Invest in a cap made from technical fabric that’ll wick sweat away, or grab an old baseball cap and make your own ‘cold

the weather in England all you have to do is wait 10 minutes. And so it proved at the Reading Half-Marathon on 7 March 2004.The forecast promised it would be cold with sunshine and showers. Hippo suggested a visit to the charity shop for an old jumper

Winter Woe: Catching a ColdThe only gloop you want to be swallowing on the run is an energy gel, so bolster your immune system with plenty of vitamin C-rich citrus fruit, peppers and broccoli. Low levels of vitamin D also leave you susceptible

When the temperature starts to dip, it's easy to become cold on a long training ride - you work up a satisfying sweat on a climb, but during a long descent your body cools down and, ever helpful, it tries to warm itself. Your muscles start to shake

was insanely so. In fact it was MINUS 5! So cold that if you stopped for 20 seconds to consult your map (incidentally, Google Maps, please get your house in order. ‘Left’ and ‘right’ are not words to be bandied about with impunity), your extremities swiftly

!"Out In The ColdAn encounter with floating sea creatures wasn’t the only aspect of Dr Nic’s swim to garner admiration among those more at ease on dry land. Under triathlon rules, swimmers are permitted to wear wetsuits when the water drops below a certain

enough, you experience extreme fatigue, lagging performances, and are often more susceptible to colds. Since you may be losing some iron in your sweat and urine, and because exercise itself can hamper your ability to absorb the mineral, you need to pay

practical design. It’s strong and rugged, yet breathes and clears water easily. The seamless construction and integrated tongue keep dirt and stones out of your shoes, and the quick-fit Kevlar laces are easy to tighten or loosen even with cold hands

9. Honolulu MarathonMost runners don’t need an excuse to visit Hawaii, particularly in early December when most of the Northern Hemisphere is cloaked in cold, wet weather. But if you are looking for one, the Honolulu Marathon should do it. It’s a