through the water. It's that focus on swimming more easily that resonates so strongly with triathletes.Of course we all want to be faster swimmers, but not at any cost. It's more important to exit the water with enough energy in the tank to do yourself
). Consider adding a clip-on aerobar such as the Century ZB (£40) to your bike. This will enable you to ride in an aerodynamic "time trial" position that saves a lot of energy by reducing wind drag. Finally, consider replacing your flat pedals with a pair
that doesn't fulfil these criteria should be avoided, unless you have spare time and energy. For example, if you are training for an Olympic-distance race you may benefit from a regular two- to three-hour steady ride at the weekends. However, three
is vital to get my energy levels high and keep me consistently bashing out good sessions." - Will Clarke"My favourite piece of kit is my woolly hat and gloves. The extra warmth makes winter training a little more bearable." - Michelle Dillon"For running
their glycogen levels are chronically depleted because they fail to eat enough carbohydrates and total calories to match their energy demands. "I think that nutrition is a major component in recovery. It is critical that endurance athletes take in enough calories
carry a drinks bottle and repair kit. Jonathan Brownlee, 2009 European Junior Triathlon Champion, says this is also important when you train. For longer training rides he recommends taking an energy drink, which he also uses when racing, though
the weight started to drop off, and I gained confidence - not to mention extra energy. Crucially, I started to enjoy running.Aside from a brief blip, as you might expect of someone in their first boozy year at university, I kept up my running. In 2001, I
'll instantly notice how much more energy you have, and in training, you might just surprise yourself! But don't worry, there's still room for treats – nutritionists suggest a ratio of 80:20 'sensible' food vs naughty treats!Longer read: The Makings of a
it by half your weekly mileage increaseThings to do – week oneMonday Even if you just grab an energy bar before your run, be sure to eat breakfast. Almost 80 per cent of successful dieters eat breakfast every day.Tuesday To burn more calories at the gym
in our diet – carbohydrates, protein and fat – protein is the best at making us feel full. When you eat high-protein foods, you’ll stop eating sooner than if you eat only carbohydrate. Most runners know that carbohydrate is the most important energy
