Q I’m a triathlete, and a few months ago I damaged my Achilles tendon while cycling. I tried to control the problem with rest, ice and elevation, but to no avail. It now regularly becomes inflamed and painful, and I have to have three to five days

is equivalent to your longest run, you get the same improvement to your heart and lung capacity without the monotony," says endurance coach Nick Anderson (runningwithus.com). A typical session might be 90-120 minutes slow cycling, followed by a 60-90-minute run

Check!Can you tick all 10 boxes? If not, your child is probably running too much. This checklist from KidsRunning.com helps you determine whether or not the running your kids are doing is appropriate. You should be able to put a tick next to each

enough!PB's5K - 23:0010K - 47:07Half-Marathon - 1:56Favourite Races... I think the Knacker Cracker has to be my favourite race, don't expect I'll ever be first lady or hold a course record again(lets not mention itwas the first time it was run

, with no surprises. It’s about building your body and having fun doing it. To allow you to ease into exercise very gradually, your program will last for eight weeks, as opposed to 12.Intermediate – Combining schedules used to train three RW guinea pigs in the 2005

into the same patterns year in, year out; running the same races, chipping away at the same PBs and getting frustrated by recurring injuries. That’s why we think 2012 should be the year to break the cycle.We’ve assembled a team of running heavyweights full

A turbo-trainer is a stand which clamps to the rear axle of a bike with a roller beneath the rear wheel, turning the bike into a stationary cycle. The range on sale is enormous - see Triathlete’s World March 2011 for a round-up.Wherever you use it

Q I am a 50-year-old runner, and I’ve averaged 20-40 miles a week for the last 25 years. A year ago – just after completing some sit-ups – I starting getting severe back pain around my mid-spine, which extended around the chest and into the abdomen

in the European Indoor Rowing Championships this year in Decemberin Amsterdam. My PB's in rowing are 6.20 for 2k and 1.19 for 500m. If reallyhave nothing else to do and you want to know more about me have a look at myhome page http

to iron creases in thanout!PB's10K - 48minsHalf-Marathon 1h 56minsbMarathon 4h 27minsSee my RW profileMy handy links • Mike's Amazing Cakes• RW's Q+As page --About me Always go to the gym at least 3 times a week. Aimingto cycle 50 miles a week, swim 5K a