places (2006) is published by the Home Office, in consultation with the police, UK Athletics, British Cycling, UK Sport, Cycling Time Trials and the British Triathlon Association. Although not prescriptive, it offers useful guidance in key areas of events

: Wolverhampton City MarathonFilling Up FastOK, so these two events aren’t in August but you heard it here first, places are selling like hot cakes... Carver Wolverhampton City Marathon (West Midlands, September 2) Expect vocal spectator support at this two

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