the transition from unbeatable cyclist to first-time marathoner was tougher than he expected. He was nursing some nagging little injuries, and at the Nike-Apple press conference he talked about how "music can help with boredom that comes with running." From

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and thinking, 'What's a fat lump like her trying to do?' I don't remember the end of my first run and I still don't know what made me put my trainers on again for a second time, but I did."My target was an autumn 10K, and although the furthest I'd run leading

rehabilitation.Before long, she’d signed up for a revisit to the racing arena – a five-miler in rural Northamptonshire – the memories of which are as vivid as ever. "I hadn’t run the distance. In fact I’d only run outside a couple of times," she admits. "The

't as fit or as fast can really boost your motivation (but don't rub it in) at the same time as giving you an easier run when your body needs a break. And the process of giving advice and support actually makes you analyse your own running more too. Paula

? - RunWales  A4. Are you motivated to chase, to comeback from behind, then when you are ahead the drive just goes? Do you imagine yourself winning and believe in it? Try to imagine yourself winning, closing out contests, even when you are ahead

. Write down the usual statistics, such as drills performed, distance swum, your run routes and mileages, time spent cycling, terrain covered and average speed, as well as how you felt during a session. When you notice your statistics or mood dipping, take

only do we run less, but it's easy to overlook comfort eating or drunken grazing at this time of year," says coach Kim Ingleby (energisedperformance.com). "Don't deny yourself treats, but avoid going overboard by keeping an honest record, even just

One of the great dangers of spending so much time on triathlon is that there may come a point when you are not improving any more and that one season feels much like the other. Even though there are three sports involved it's a good idea

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