look compared to the kind of international stars Ben coaches every day?Ben kicked things off by asking me to swim one relaxed length. Obviously my natural response was to completely ignore his instruction to 'relax' and sprint down the pool
is a good indicator of what you're losing through sweat alone," says Ryan.Myth 2: Overflow before you goGuzzling gallons before a run, ride or race will keep you topped up.The Truth: Top up as you goDrinking loads before a race will do little more than
is essential for off-road running. "Trail shoes give you good grip and good grip gives you confidence on what can be an otherwise uncertain surface," says Chris Robison, a former GB cross-country international. "There is a wide range of quality shoes
of the Target 26.2 adventure over the next few months. The team will be training hard and racing all sorts of distances - meaning stacks of training, nutrition and injury prevention advice for you!Our Day at Bootcamp11am: A marathon pacing session on the track
always enjoy your post-race refreshments at a pavement café with your feet up and a literary classic on the table.Website www.pim.czSlovakiaOrganisers of the Kosice Peace Marathon reckon their race is the longest-standing marathon in the world its been
has even attracted international track athletes keen to secure a racing victory. Chicks’ Chase 5K and Men Only 5K (Buckinghamshire, August 30) It’s rare to find an event that ticks boxes for both nervous first-timers and experienced racers in equal
Liz Yelling has been competing as a top international athlete for more than 15 years. In 2006, she won the Bronze medal in the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne and she has twice represented Great Britain in the Olympics (Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008
’ is the culmination of a number of international Ironman qualifier races from the preceding 12 months, including in Great Britain, Ironman Bolton and Ironman Wales.Any Ironman is tough – ridiculously so, but the temperatures make Hawaii Ironman even more gruelling
From international athletes to RW staff, Ironman triathletes to cross-country fans, meet the runners ready to help you achieve your target at this year's Flora London Marathon. Whether you're chasing sub-3:00 or planning a run-walk strategy from
/ speed / heart rate.Sessions should be achievable and not over-ambitious.Visualise yourself in a race, ahead of rivals and on course to win!The ability to stay strong when the body is desperate to stop is what distinguishes competitive triathletes from
