Q. I read that it's a good idea to increase electrolyte intake a week before an Ironman in a hot climate. (I'm doing Ironman Nice in June.) What's your advice?A. Warm weather and humidity are important considerations when it comes to planning your

for avoiding a cold (without becoming a recluse):De-stress:Apparently, training can cause a rise in the hormone cortisol which causes stress. This stress can affect the immune system, which can make you more susceptible to infection! So plan your rest days well

ate delivered energy and good nutrition. That meant turning to whole foods."Appleman lost six stone and ran his first marathon. The key has been planning. "It can be tough to find healthy options on the go," says Appleman. Nutritionist Ruth Carpenter

of self-belief; not training to a plan. Did you know? I love my Enell sports bra and have to buy every new colour they bringout - I now have purple, red, white, champagne, pink, black, kiwi... Kim's Schedule | Kim's Training Thread | Kim

and triathletes, researchers found that interval training done twice a week for a month improved the racers' time-trial performances by five per cent and boosted their peak power output by three per cent. To start: if race day is several months away, follow Plan A

. No matter which category you fall into, your bike will work better if it's cared for all year round. Here's a plan to keep your bike spinning smoothly, whether you ride it every day or once a month.If you plan to... load up on outdoor base milesDry your bike

of supporters who'll be on hand with drinks, sweets and cheers for more than 300 runners. Are you planning to watch the race and able to lend a hand? Find out more. ASICS Super SixNow race day is nearly here, make sure you catch up with the latest from our

Time: 4:25I do like it when a plan comes together.This time last year I was approached via the Forums by a young lady wishing to run The Flora London Marathon, having just watched friends taking part and being overcome with insanity by the whole

Time: 3:29Despite the best intentions and a plan for even running towards my 3:30 target, I ran 10 miles at a pace I couldn't sustain then ground out the remaining miles with gritted teeth in the rain trying not to look at my watch or the mile

The planning has already begun. Many of you will by now have chosen and signed up for your big race, with several others pencilled in as well.But just in case you're still wondering where to race, we present the TW guide to some of this year's best