ground, the action kicks off with a brisk dash along sandy pathways, before climbing up to the highest part of the course. If this just sounds like the traits of your normal Sunday jog, then the waist-high, ice-cold water-filled ravines that you’ll next

buzzing all the way home."There is another four weeks of training to go before the taper for the big race, and Jellybabe is still smiling. "Apart from coming off my bike once on the ice I've loved every minute of it," she says of her training. "I like

and spend six hours in an ice bath; (B) Run 100 miles a week and accompany it with six hours of sports massage at £50 an hour; or (C) Run 50 miles a week and have plenty of time for The Apprentice.Here's the twist: scientists don't know for sure whether A

Click to enlargeWhat are you doing on April 7 next year? Fancy spending the day running across Arctic ice floes in the world's, erm, coolest marathon?The winner of our Rave Run photography competition will win a luxury package to the fifth North

up. Fat reserves can therefore postpone or prevent a race-day collision with the notorious ‘wall’. Eat foods that are high in unsaturated fat, such as nuts or fish cooked in olive oil. Limit foods that are high in saturated fat, such as pizza and ice

to an injury. When they occur, back off a little on your training, and ice the afflicted area several times a day for at least 48 hours to increase blood flow. This promotes healing by reducing swelling, inflammation, and destructive enzyme activity. Icing can

Freya Active, £9.99 Contact www.freyaactive.com The slightly glossy 'ice-finish' fabric gave these the feel of a swimming costume but in fact they wicked away sweat very well

you carry a protective layer with you in case the weather takes a turn for the worse. If you’re heading to more remote areas, tell someone about your planned route and think about carrying a mobile phone and ICE (In Case of Emergency) information

if it gets soaked in a sudden downpour. "And ensure it is programmed with a contact called ICE, which stand for In Case of Emergency, as emergency services will look for this," he says."Also, carry some change for emergency rations." Tilbury-Davis also

an ice pack that will conform to any body part, mix equal parts rubbing alcohol and water in a ziplock bag; store the bag in the freezer. It will become very cold but remain squishy." Lee Dixon"Be-prepared-for-anything ride-kit contents: ibuprofen, a £10