and be seen this winter.On reflectionWearing bright fluorescent colours is a great idea during the day but at night white apparel with reflective panels shows up better in motorists’ headlights. Winter kit often features reflective areas, and many running

it again. I’m faster on the bike these days purely thanks to advances in technology: a more aerodynamic bike, tri bars, compression kit etc. Very few people have gone back 10, 15 or 20 years later and beaten their previous time, but I’m wiser as well

flinging on your running kit.Vila de Santa Pola Half-Marathon (January)2009 Date: tbcSanta Pola, south of Alicante on Spain’s Costa Blanc, is a traditional fishing town that has been attracting visitors since Roman times when fish were pickled and salted

the charity stands and kit retailers. The organising committee (which is the same as for the Zevenheuveneloop) is probably the most environmental friendly in the Netherlands.Race website: www.marikenloop.nl Dam to Damloop, September [Getty Images] Dam tot

for nine days, losing 13kg of weight before he was rescued.The compulsory kit list includes an anti-venom pump, distress flare and at least 2,000 calories of food per day.Runners are allowed to send one email a day. They're also allowed to receive emails

will stand out if you're simply wearing your running kit.Bottoms UpI began the race with a single aim: to have as much fun as possible, and if that meant running slowly and soaking up the wine and atmosphere, then so be it. I just had to run round within

goal might be to have his kit ready the night before a race, or knowing exactly what time he needs to register. We'll develop a routine that will include some relaxation techniques in case he becomes nervous and we will run through some 'what

Novice triathletes soon realise that the best way to save time in transition is to limit kit changes. You need kit you can wear under your wetsuit for the swim, that offers protection and support for the bike leg and doesn’t encumber you on the run

Have you ever finished a race in a sweaty, sopping mess, your kit wallpapered to your body and your hair looking like you've just been for a fast spin in a washing machine? Sweating is an inevitable - and essential - by-product of exercise