It is normal to have mixed feelings about the swim portion of a triathlon. Even experienced triathletes can feel nervous about the washing machine-experience that is the swim start. But with the right guidance you can make a first-class start

wry smile. My knee, bending as I deepen the squat, starts to wobble uncontrollably.I'm at an Ironman bootcamp organised by K-Swiss, footwear and run course sponsor of Ironman UK. Gordon and I have a deal: he will tell me how a first-timer should

, flat-as-a-pancake course and friendly atmosphere are great for first timers." - Lisa Buckingham, triathlete and co-author of Triathlon Made EasyClub Relays, Pace Setter EventsWHEN August WHERE Holme Pierrepont, NottinghamDISTANCE 500m/15K/5KSWIM Lake