UAN:192 Article type:--1. Get into a routineResolve to run at the same time each day. In summer it might be the cool early mornings. In the colder, darker seasons it may be at lunchtime or after work or school. Pick a time that is free from interruptions, when you can relax and ...

Riding all day nearly always exposes your weakest link, which for most riders is the core. "The core area - your abs, lower back, obliques, hips and glutes - helps transfer power to the pedals, as well as stabilise the rider on the bike," says US ultra-­endurance and 24-hour moun...

Standfirst: How to make race day go your way - guaranteed!Author:Pics:Issue date: 100 tips bookletKeywords: Article type: featureuan143--Of course, you’ve trained solidly, practised your race pace, kept hydrated all weekend, had an early night and a

UAN:253 Article type:RW+--You’re a runner, so the chances are pretty good that you’re not one of the growing number of obese people in this country. Rather, you’re probably one of the healthiest specimens your doctor sees. But this doesn’t mean that you’re satisfied with your cu...

Once you’ve worked out which lever on your bike shifts to a harder gear and which makes pedalling easier, you should know how to change gear, right? Perhaps, but it takes practice to avoid that grinding mis-shift, says mountain bike Olympian Andreas Hestler, who’s also raced on t...

Is nutrition too complicated? These 10 simple commandments are guaranteed to make you healthier, fitter and faster1. Plan your diet Devise a sensible eating plan that you can stick to, which will suit your lifestyle. Don’t set yourself

You've done the hard part. The weeks of training are behind you and now you're looking forward to the race. You're ready to pit yourself against each discipline as well as fellow competitors to find out if your training's paid off, but your physical preparation isn't the only key...

You have until October 19 to apply for a place in next year’s Flora London Marathon!As in recent years, if you have entered through the ballot and been rejected from the last five London Marathons, you are guaranteed a place for 2008.You can also

UAN: 146 Article type:--Your weeks are getting tougher. The responsibilities at home and work are mounting, and you’re beginning to think you’ll never achieve your dream of getting fit. Your only chance to train is at lunchtime or before breakfast – if you can learn to snap to ...

When you run, there is one guarantee: you’ll have triumphs and setbacks – and the latter can quash motivation.” Wise words from sports psychologist Paul Russell, but a decent training diary can make a big difference. It’s where you can commit