and even lower in cholesterol.Combine buckwheat flour (search it out in health food stores) with wheatflour for a healthier, savoury twist on pancakes - whether you're inspired by Breton galettes or American pancake stacks layered with bacon and maple syrup

. Train in layers of thick black clothing (hats, scarves, duffel coats) as this absorbs more heat than light colours. Go running with 15K in your rucksack and get used to drinking from a bladder.Date: 31 March - 11 AprilPlace: Ouarzazate, MoroccoCost: £3

expensive variety feature layers of different materials, such as Kevlar, to maximise grip, reduce rolling resistance, shave off weight and resist punctures. Tyres are always something of a trade-off between weight, grip and puncture-proofing. I'd rather have

attention to the weather, which can change very quickly. "Take a waterproof top and bottoms with you," says Jebb. "If you become injured and have to walk back, layers will protect you from the dangers of exposure." DowntimeForget obsessing about mileage when

for a run or ride past 8pm without lights or heavy layers of clothing. And this warmer climate also helps us to avoid muscle pulls from over-contracting."Spoilt for choiceSummer also puts a smile on triathletes' faces because it marks the beginning

minutes or according to the instructions on the packet. Remove from the heat and drain. 4 In a large baking dish, layer half the macaroni, vegetables and sauce, and repeat, finishing with a layer of sauce. 5 Bake at 180ºC/ 350ºF/ Gas mark 4 for about 15

minutes before start time. An announcement will remind you of this. Stay warm with your disposable layers.Look out for the RW pacers if you’ll be joining us to hit your target. From about 9.15am they’ll be in the start pens which match their predicted

. And if you can, have friends halfway round the course who can provide you with, or relieve you of, a light layer.It’s hot outside If the sky is blue, take a tip from the Americans and wear a lightweight cap with a visor to keep sunstroke at bay – it’s a real

-Tex PacLite is pretty much the best you can get. A wafer-thin protective layer over the Gore-tex membrane means a traditional separate jacket lining isn't required. That means that as well as keeping wind and rain out, and letting sweat escape, the Maxx

downpours, but along with the Mizuno shoes (below), the Asics stand out as their mesh outer layers offer the best breathability. See reader reviewsBrooks Adrenaline ASR, £75, 332g Gripping stuff The Brooks Adrenaline ASR is based on the excellent