confidence of finding a way out. The watch comes preloaded with a variety of activity profiles including running, hiking, cycling, mountaineering, skiing and even hunting but you can add your own if you wish and each one is programmable to offer you a

Dales. The lanes close to the abbey are some of the best in the country for cycling. We’re very lucky in Yorkshire to have some of the finest countryside around, and Fountains is a great place to see a lot of it.” Chris Fowler, National Trust General

to keep up some high-intensity work so that you maintain your VO2max, don't forget that no matter how hard you try, you'll struggle to hit high heart rates in most forms of cross-training.Cycling and rowing again give you lower heart rate levels than

in the opening miles. San Domenico 20 (Glamorgan, April 1) The picturesque ‘Taff Trail’ cycle path makes a great setting for this new out-and-back 20-miler, traversing an area rich in industrial archaeology and dramatic scenery.--National Highlights Marathon

strain. Similarly, repeatedly working just one group of muscles can lead to a strength imbalance within the leg, leaving it more susceptible to injury. Time spent pursuing sports that work the opposing muscles (such as cycling) will improve your stride

laps, with a half-marathon p.b. it all went pear-shaped with calf pains and cramp and has left me with a sore knee/hip/thigh, that’s stopping me running. At least I finished, which is important for morale when doing long events. I can still cycle though

thrilling cycle ride. Crossing the swing bridge, we hit the glorious Formula One street circuit. With its long, flat stretches and generous bends, this section of the course practically demanded that I pedal faster. The race was draft-legal, too, so I

buoy to simulate the buoyancy of wearing a wetsuit.Beat ItIf you want fresh legs for the bike - and we all do - kick your legs using a two-beat kick. "For every two-arm cycle you would normally do a six-beat kick," says Kelly.Try this now: Swim a length

to simulate the buoyancy of wearing a wetsuit.Beat ItIf you want fresh legs for the bike - and we all do - kick your legs using a two-beat kick. "For every two-arm cycle you would normally do a six-beat kick," says Kelly.Try this now:Swim a length and count

and to get going as quickly as possible on the bike," says coach Steve Lumley. "It's best to keep the intensity quite high and repeat sessions a few times."Session 1                                              5-10 mins warming up by swimming or cycling