inhibit your running. Consider, for example, the massive quadriceps of some professional cyclists – some of them seem to hang over their knee-caps: great for cycling, but useless for running.I use strength training less to run fast or to look good

through the gait cycle. It retails at £130. You can find out more at www.gel-kinsei.com, or on our review pages – where some initial reviewers are proving hard to shift from their existing Asics...

Most runners who are considering their first triathlon can cope with the cycling aspect of the event. It's the swimming that scares the life out of them. But it shouldn't, as long as they know the basics. "Gifted swimmers simply have a better

from cycling clubs.Group ridingBy all means ride on someone's wheel, but only do so if you're confident. Hand signals to other riders are important - point downward to draw attention to hazards."Verbal communication and hand signals are key," says Les

probably explains why the Tao is favoured by a number of professional cycling teams. Simplicity is the key to the design of the frame - it's just a thin strip of aluminium with a layer of rubber around the top and the middle of the cage to protect your

)and runners-up:Ellie Katona (London)Adam Lloyd (Lichfield)Daniel Measor (London)David Mayfield (Nottingham)Neil Cubbon (Ellesmere Port)March 22 - Start CyclesEdward Halliwell (Helsby)March 23 - Chain Reaction TriDonald Smith (Bangor)March 24 - Chain Reaction

(did not finish).Get enoughExperienced triathletes will tell you that the best way to prepare your gastrointestinal system for the fuelling challenges of the triathlon is by practising eating and drinking during cycling and running under simulated

is the least likely of the three triathlon disciplines to cause injury. That isn't to say that it is without its problems, especially for newcomers. Swimming is a technical sport that tends to cause more problems for novices than running or cycling. The back

died early in 2010 we decided to run the Marathon together. We joined Reading Road Runners and recently cycled to a hot yoga class twice a week for extra flexibility! I think it all contributed to making the day brilliant if gruelling nonetheless. We

the back of a build phase.  Check your kitA kit check is always worthwhile; pay special attention to your footwear for both running and cycling. Small alterations in foot position can make a huge difference to the calf and knee. A bike fit is essential