groups and preventing injury, taking a leaf out of a triathlete’s book might just prove a surprising ticket to improved running performance.What are the benefits of cross-training?Participating in different sports boosts your cardiovascular fitness

(or more effectively) in your three sessions, so you should get more out of it. – SlowboyCross-train to boost your overall fitness I did 2:59 last autumn and again at FLM this year on four sessions a week - so not quite down to three. Basically, I

miles or add high-intensity speed sessions to your training plan. Such sessions will only put extra strain on your body and hinder rather than help your race preparations. Cross-training As tempting as it might be to channel your energy into other sports

Running and cycling were also squeezed out of Dr Nic’s weekly regime as she focused on her second priority: boosting her fat reserves. "Body fat is actually an advantage in cold waters," she says, "and I find cross-training (other than weights sessions) simply melts

speeding up my foot cadence to compensate for the shorter foot stride. Look upon hills as a challenge and a great training tool – they are great for endurance and leg strength. – Anthony FryerGive your legs an added boost by cross-training Since starting

she will battle it out for the 5,000m and 10,000m international titles. A natural successOne of the most remarkable aspects of Ceal’s achievement is undoubtedly the speed with which she’s risen to the top. Indeed, other than training for a half

Closing SoonHurry, you won't be able to enter these races for much longer...10K Trail Run in Glorious Goodwood (West Sussex, June 3) Last ever staging of this challenging but charming cross-country course through beautiful Sussex farmland

-and-matter workout. More quirky highlights... CaniCross Series (Various venues, February - May) Tough Challenge - Wendover Woods (Buckinghamshire, March 16) Hog Run! (Suffolk, November 2)Helen's Trust Golden Gate 10K (Derbyshire, May 18) Best dust down your