with the overall race logistics. The Alpe d'Huez Triathlon features two transition areas, which means kit has to be placed in numbered bags and transported to the correct place for collection. The first transition area is by Lake Verney, where the swim starts
. In general most power is generated from a more upright position, and it is easier to handle the bike than when using the tri bars. However, on any type of bike course, while the balance between aerodynamics and the ability to produce power is important
the fancy kit your competitors are using or what they're saying. Focus on what you've got to do and believe that you can do it."7. Always finish a raceBoth Stuart Hayes and Jack Maitland recommend you finish a race no matter how bad you're feeling
generally just annoyed in the background! Have a lovely Christmas and a fantastic new year. I hope everyone's dreams, hopes and aspirations come to fruition in 2008." – IronMin-ce PiesI'd like to say merry Christmas and thank you each and every one of my
to provide you with lots of grip on rough paths when hauling up hill, but thick enough to stop large stones and tree roots hurting your feet. Excellent all-round performance considering this is a more general off-road shoe. Lots of heel grip for descents
......went to the loo, got changed into my cow outfit, attached tail, put on cow ears, you know, the normal thing you do when preparing for a race......went to the loo, checked kit bag, put on make-up for the cameras (have to look my best for TV, did not think that I
and Great Uncle Bulgaria..." Read the full quoteJason L; 4:59 "Don't tell Legless's wife..." Read the full quote Cratchers; 4:00 "delighted ... PB by 13 mins ..... biggest thanks to KitKat, whoever she is!" Read the full quote Minks; 4:01 "...the
popping next door in full ice-hockey goalkeeping kit. For a game of tennis. "Your resting heart rate at night is quite normal," Joe Dunbar tells me. "Although resting heart rate tends to be lower in fitter people and higher in the less fit, this is far
if they're generally aware of your long-term safety," says Rob Pullen from the Owls running club in Leicester (owlsac.org.uk). Ask what contingencies they have for injuries during runs, whether they have insurance, and ask if they have a group for runners
right for you and, if necessary, invite friends, family, pets to come and cheer you on, make banners, wear team T-shirts and generally behave in ways that would get them arrested under normal circumstances. - Last, but most certainly not least, consider
