strong swimmer because there are so many areas in which you can improve?Even an injury can be seen in a positive light. "Think, 'Great, I don't have to train'," advises triathlon coach Steve Trew. Instead, do all the things you've been putting off

and not in sticking to a set schedule. If, after a speed session or some hillwork, you feel tired or sore, it is your body telling you to take it easy. Trying to run through it is only likely to leave you feeling worse or cause an injury.Before a run, make sure

Q I’ve picked up an injury that’s likely to stop me running for at least a month, but as I desperately want to keep up my cardiovascular fitness levels, I’ve decided to cycle to and from work – a round trip of 25 miles. How can I best make use

with cycling will weaken me as a runner. Is there a way around this problem?A There’s a possibility that serious triathlon training could compromise your pure running fitness (though it does come with injury-reducing and boredom-beating benefits). However

for long periods with minimal fatigue. This is essential for the ‘aesthetics’ you’re talking about but more importantly for maintaining the dynamic control of your posture while running. This is vital for injury prevention as well as energy efficiency

obvious T-shirt with my nickname on the back, carried a Scottish flag and planned it I managed to meet Donna W and Woony at the red/blue joining point.I was well on course for my target time until a knee injury that had plagued me in training came back

coughs, injuries, stomach pains) means no training.Unfortunately, this is all completely my fault. After a stag weekend in Valencia, my immune system was considerably weakened. This, followed by a flight back to London in a pressurised cabin

St Bartholomew's Hospital in 1985 and became a GP in 1990. He is now the senior partner in a general practice and is medical columnist for the Sunday Times and NetDoctor.com. He has a keen interest in sports medicine and has run a number of marathons.

and Wellness Center, US, who created this routine. Do these exercises two to three times a week (on easy-run days) to build total-body strength that’ll improve performance and guard your body against injury. 1. PlankWorks Your abs, glutes, back and shoulders

’t get any fuel while you’re sleeping. So carbo-load at breakfast. And add a little protein.Get cosy with frozen vegetablesThis isn't a nutrition tip. It's an injury-prevention tip. If Paula Radcliffe can take ice baths after a hard race, you can cope