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Q+A: What's the best strategy for climbing hills?
By on 08/09/2011 16:07:27
Q. There's a lot of debate about how much effort to put in on bike climbs during races. What's the best strategy?A. The key to pacing hills has everything to do with the size of the hill and the length of the race. Your muscles work on the basis
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Pocket Race Guide: Autumn Leaves
By on 14/10/2011 11:00:57
Enjoy the rosy hues of autumn with these tree-lined chases
with this adrenaline-fuelled trail adventure. Endcliffe Park and Whiteley Woods provide the perfect setting for a two-lap extravaganza - with a challenge en route to keep you on your toes. As soon as you spot the 100m long MIZUNO Hill, it's time to push hard
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TW Race Report: Jenny Clark Try-a-Tri
By Louise Steggals on 05/09/2011 12:00:00
, with the main challenge coming from a headwind rather than hills. The run was reminiscent of a school event - three laps around the sports fields. First-timers agreed that the event was a perfect first triathlon experience - not intimidating or too challenging
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TW Race Report: Tri Windermere
By Louise Steggals on 03/10/2011 10:00:00
problems, although cyclists had to be alert on the narrow descents and corners.The five-lap 5K run along the lake shore and trails was flat, but a couple of swing-gates and one short, sharp hill provided enough of a challenge. Daniel Hockley was first out
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TW Race Report: Bustinskin Middle-Distance Triathlon
By Louise Steggals on 03/10/2011 10:00:00
relinquished it.The off-road run was another killer: even Alexander, who went on to become the first man to finish the course in under five hours, slowed to a crawl up what is popularly known as Heart Attack Hill. Runners were then brought cruelly within feet
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TW Race Report: Tighnabruaich Triathlon
By Louise Steggals on 03/10/2011 10:00:00
:05, with eventual race-winner Graham Leitch close on his heels.Then it was onto the undulating 20K bike course that provided a chance to take in the scenery of Tighnabruaich and surrounding villages, while providing some challenging hills. Leitch quickly overtook
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Pocket Race Guide – Quirky Distances
By Dominique Brady on 23/08/2011 10:18:58
Test your legs over a less conventional distance - a smart way to snap up a shiny new PB
) Explore the picturesque village of Peasemore and the stunningly scenic Berkshire Downs in this charmer of a race. Get some hill practice in beforehand so you can tear up and down the quiet, undulating lanes with ease. The superb post-race bash offers
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TW Race Report: Norseman Xtreme Triathon
By on 03/10/2011 10:00:00
hurdle is the monumental task of training for the Norseman. The race features over 5000m of ascent; it's not easy to find the right training conditions if you live in London. The closest I could get to a decent incline was Box Hill in Surrey, which I now
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Ironman Ambitions: Ten Top Tips
By Tobias Mews on 05/10/2011 10:00:00
Step up to an Ironman with our top ten tips, from planning your nutrition strategy early to joining a club
are and how many laps there are etc. Familiarise yourself with the rules; one silly mistake can lead to disqualification.10 Have funIf you've followed a plan and done the training, there's no reason why you can't smile while climbing that massive hill 70 miles
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