swimming stage followed by a biking stage with no run.AquathlonA swimming stage followed by a run stage with no cycling stage.ATPAnnual Training Plan.BBonking Sudden fatigue and energy loss caused by running out of glycogen in the muscles. (See also Wall
roughly how far you've run by how long you've been out." Fuel upWhether you're training or racing off-road, carry energy bars or gels for an instant energy hit. You should also aim to stay hydrated, too, so if you're going to be running for more than
that preconception on the head.I resolve to Hold onto my used energy gel wrapper until I come across a binWhy? They arent biodegradable, so dont just dump them on the riverbank.I resolve to Find at least one training partnerWhy? Forget the loneliness of the long
. You should feel almost no resistance and the pedalling should be easy and relaxed. After 30-50 minutes of spinning, get off the bike and perform some gentle stretching.Focus on feeling as if you are pedalling against thin air, and sipping an energy
only absorb 240-280 calories an hour, so snack from the start, before you get hungry, and eat carbs little and often to dodge the dreaded ‘wall'.Even the most sweet-toothed runner would struggle to fuel themselves entirely on energy drinks, bars
. If time allows, wash your face before running, and again after you run before re-applying make-up. Use a sunscreen specifically formulated for the skin on your face and neck. Choose a gel or lotion for the rest of your body, rather than a cream. Wipe
become as much a part of the major marathons in the US and Europe as timing chips, gel stations and space blankets.In the UK, this magazine has provided pacers at the London Marathon since 1998. "The original idea was that we were worried that a lot
to the Red Start. We really began to get a feel for the enormity of the event. We said goodbye and I queued for the toilet armed only with a tube of Voltarol and Lanacane anti-chafing gel, emerging 30 minutes later having emptied both. At least if I fell I
around me people are blithely removing their clothes and pulling on cycling gear. With such a long race ahead, the transition area is relaxed. It seems more important to make sure pockets are full of energy bars and gels than simply to whizz off
running shoes, visor or hat; then any energy drinks or gels. Ensure your water bottle is on your bike and that your bike is running smoothly.Fact or Fiction?Scores of myths abound in triathlon, which could leave you more than a little confused. Here are a
