) and I'm starting to be seduced by the idea of a triathlon. I can swim 1500m in an hour and do the London-Brighton ride each year, so have a bit of experience in the three disciplines. But I need to know on the bike/swim side what kit I would need, how

, and I'm warm as toast. I can go out at about 4.30am with this kit and a beanie hat and gloves on, and not get cold. Brookes Nightlife tights and matching top are also nice and warm, though not the same spec as the Gore. Again, nice base layer to go under

can make to your physical and mental fitness. After six months I ramped up the running. I had no weight gain this time and was generally a lot happier. – Andrew RIt is all about compromise. Mr Tweety is not a runner, but he tells me to go out for a run

kit, then do another c.5 minutes steady with three or four quick progressive accelerations – no idea why I do this, just always have. 6. Make my way to start line. 7. Add 5-6 trips to the toilet and I'm there. Marathon is slightly different: just limit