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Alice's Cyprus International 4-day Challenge blog: Arrival
By Alice Palmer on 24/11/2011 14:30:59
Runnersworld.co.uk Editor Alice Palmer heads to Cyprus for some winter sun - with a seriously tough stage race thrown in.
already know how tough the Challenge is.But I do remember how beautiful and varied the races are - and how amazing I felt when I crossed the final finish line last time. I'm hoping this week will reignite my love of running, so I can get in gear for a
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TW Relay Team: Dominique's Bike Blog #5
By on 21/07/2011 17:01:32
Even thunder, lightning and rain won't stop an over-distance training session...
course for safety's sake. You can sign up for free training courses if you live or work in Westminster or Newham - and there are plenty more subsidised cycling schemes across the UK.I'm even getting to grips with cycling gear. I've swapped my Continental
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TW Relay Team: Dominique's Bike Blog #2
By Dominique Brady on 17/06/2011 14:48:22
Triathletesworld.co.uk Editorial Assistant Dominique Brady heads to Manchester Velodrome for an elite cycling experience
while later, freshly attired in a branded jersey and suitably hydrated, I was nervously clicking my way across the pit of the track towards my brakeless (gulp) fixed-gear bike.Joining me on the mission were a handful of journalists along
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Q+A: Ironman UK
By on 28/07/2011 13:11:37
Get the lowdown on Ironman UK, one of the toughest long-distance triathlons, as it heads to Bolton this weekend
-Swiss stand at the expo in Bolton, where the team will be on hand to help find your ideal running shoes and tri gear.
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Going Round The Bend
By on 24/11/2009 16:40:48
Control your body and bike to pick the best line when the road takes a turn
triathletes do circle drills and figure-of-eights once a week to refine the motor skills needed for cornering. This means that when you do hit a corner in a race, your reflexes are automatic....BY DOING FIGURE-OF-EIGHTS Shift into a low gear and ride in slow
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Five Breakable Fitness Rules
By Selene Yeager on 25/01/2011 11:05:23
Some rules are made for bending...
can perform well spinning between 80 and 100 rpms. Choose according to your muscle-fibre makeup as well as your fitness level and gear selection.Quick Tip: Most people prefer running outdoors to putting in a session on the treadmill but at this time
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Tri in 10
By Zoë McDonald and Lisa Buckingham on 24/11/2009 09:42:10
Train for a triathlon in just 10 weeks with these simple sessions and schedules
your strokes for 15 seconds and multiply that by four). HOW? Start by cycling slowly for 10 minutes to warm up then cycle at 90rpm or higher by choosing an easy gear. Over time, you’ll be able to maintain a high cadence with a harder gear. Your effort
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Turbo Your Transition
By on 23/11/2009 16:54:00
With some training, timing and a little thought, you can make the transition from bike to run without losing too many precious seconds
riding with a high cadence on a lower gear to replicate the looser motions of the run. Once off the bike take a few seconds, even on race day, to really focus on the length of your strides. Bricking itPractise, practise and practise again. That
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Beat Stress
By Selene Yeager on 23/11/2009 15:44:24
Our bodies are designed to feel and react to stress, but too much stress can lead to to serious health problems. This is where triathlon comes in. Regular exercise relaxes tense muscles, helps you sleep and releases endorphins into the bloodstream
-rate variability," says Dr Tim Church, coauthor of exercise guide Move Yourself. Think of it as having only two gears to tackle the Alpe d'Huez when you need 20. Low heart-rate variability leaves you at a higher risk for a fatal heart attack.Muscles:When you
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Survive Anything
By Heather Rodenbach on 11/03/2010 11:38:53
From overexcited dogs to flat tyres, here are some of our most inventive - some would say weird - reader tips
"If you're having a hard time getting a tight tyre onto a rim, throw it into the clothes dryer for about a minute. The rubber softens and becomes easier to stretch. I've done this many times and have never ruined a tyre." Jim Camut"If that dog on your training route isn't put off...
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