Who better to give advice on such matters than a swimming legend, Michael Phelps, winner of six gold medals and three world records at the 2004 Athens Olympics; Terry Laughlin, a swimming guru and founder of Total Immersion (www
're doing 10x100m, increase the pace throughout the set and make sure you swim each 100m slightly faster than the previous one. This will build an awareness and feel for a pace you can maintain.And If you do only one thing..."The best bit of advice I can
with essential nutrition advice on how to fuel and hydrate effectively to ensure you have enough energy to train hard and recover rapidly. We know that open-water swimming can be a terrifying part of triathlon, no matter how experienced you are, so we’ve put
running career? Before this diagnosis Id been running 20 miles a week, as well as swimming and circuit training.A This is an issue that were often asked for advice about. There is certainly quite a bit of conflicting advice regarding the type
months - or even years - improving your body position, streamlining, kick, hand-entry position and the ever-elusive 'catch' (see our Expert Advice panel, right) may also fail to produce the desired speed, especially in open water.Sure, you'll make some
and the London Eye, so remember to smile for the cameras and check back next week for our photo galleries. Last but not least, good luck!The Final CountdownWith only a week to go, we've got the answers to your last-minute questions and the expert advice to help
, follow this expert advice to get to the start – and finish – line in great shape and good spirits. Favourite position A little time spent analysing your position on the bike could translate to huge time savings during the race. “The aim is to find
you try it out before race day. Ask if you can test it at your local swimming pool or, better still, go to an open-water swimming venue.When buying a wetsuit, seek expert advice if possible so you buy a suit that fits you perfectly. It needs
London Triathlon, this training programme lasts 12 weeks. You don't need to have any triathlon experience.Advanced – This schedule is for you if you train six or seven days per week; you already do some distance swimming; you race race regularly and train
do?A. You need to ask yourself if youre allowing your body sufficient time to recover. Your body needs rest after hard runs so that it can mend the micro-traumas to your muscles, and restock its glycogen stores. The common advice from most coaches
