at the same time.Why? Testosterone? Fear of ageing? Mindless machismo? Nope. It’s just great to annihilate someone who challenges you. And it’s just as much fun in a running event as it is behind the wheel of a car.Okay, I admit it – I’m a closet competitor

too far removed from running. To keep things intelligible, there are separate folders for different topics - including beginners, training, events, and general nonsense."What can a beginner expect? Help, friendship, advice, invitations to socials

You've been training for a few months, maybe completed a sprint triathlon or two, and you want to move to the next level. As well as spending more time training, getting to grips with the latest gear and honing your technique, joining a triathlon

This section is adapted from No Need For Speed - A Beginner's Guide To The Joy Of Running, by John Bingham. Buy this book!Many adult-onset athletes believe that living an active lifestyle would be easier if they could trade the body they have