hard on the day. Saying that, I'd be grateful for any tips on controlling last-minute jitters as we line up on August 6.For now, I'm determined to push aside my nerves and just focus on training hard and smart. And as the proud owner of a beautiful bike
achieve that," he adds.After serving in the TA for 11 years, Ilsley is no stranger to the determined attitude that develops through army training. "The army philosophy is 'train hard to fight easy'," he says. "So you train really hard, and when you go
Running is a great way to get fit - it's fun, cheap and surprisingly sociable. But if you haven't run since you were at school, it can be hard to know how to get started. How do you pace a thirty minute run? What kit do you need and how many times
When an email pinged into my inbox from Gatorade, inviting me to train with elite GB cyclists at the Manchester Velodrome and do a (gross-sounding) 'sweat test', it took seconds for me to say yes.And so last Monday evening I left London for a much
championships and getting as many medals as I can.Q. As the British record holder, what tips would you give for people trying to improve their 5K PB?A. Nothing comes easy. You have to be willing to work hard and put in the miles. Work hard, focus and enjoy it. A
legs are working hard and my heart rate is on the up. Even if I wanted to slack off, Lars is standing by to make sure my legs are whirling around at 100 rpm to generate the 35 vibrations (in Hz) per minute.How do the 'good vibrations' feel? Well
to medal there.What tips can you give on how to improve your running?Train hard, eat right and get plenty of rest and recovery. Follow a sensible training plan and don't over train. Listen to your body's symptoms; if you feel like your body will be injured
some most of our faster forumites blush. Still if enthusiasm counts for anything, then I'm a runner.However, as much I love running, it appears that running doesn't love me. Since upping my mileage to train and race in the Liverpool Half
long career in athletics?I think looking after my body. As you get older you need to work hard, but not as hard as you used to. After years of training, much of it is embedded and you just need to keep in touch with it, so I use that to my advantage. I
, unfailingly articulate and looking more like Britain's Next Top Model contestants than athletes used to hard work and sweat, these six are the next generation of British sporting talent. Their achievements - on and off the track - are thanks in no small part
