festival of cycling which people have called the London Marathon on wheels. So, the plan is to organise more world-class events, bringing that organisational expertise and taking the spirit of the marathon to give more people the chance to have a similar

, and it is just unworkable because either because she’s too slow, or she wants to stop to take a breather! Plus I like to listen to music and she likes to talk.Have you got any more races planned in future?My job makes it pretty difficult at the moment

Finis SwimSense is a swimming watch that counts laps, monitors stroke rate and stroke count, calculates SWOLF efficiency and includes the ability to upload to a personal online training plan.Using the same technology used in Smart phones to detect

, and storing more fuel in your muscles – enough to shave about three per cent off your finishing time, on average. Here’s how to inject some energy into your taper so you shed fatigue and sharpen your edge.Plan itFor a marathon, cut mileage to 80-90 per cent

that works for you, do not change it just prior to race day and make sure you have practised with any products you plan to use on the course.What should I do in the build-up to the race?The two major causes of fatigue during prolonged exercise are loss

the most expensive piece of kit you’ll need. However you can also hire them. Ensure you pick a wetsuit that fits correctly and has good flexibility. Why: Unless you're planning pool-only triathlons, or planning to move to the tropics, a wetsuit is crucial

is cheaper and could actually be fresher than any supermarket varieties & buy what is in season.The price of food has gone up but if you plan your meals and avoid buying too many extras such as chocolates, 2 for 1 offers you don’t need etc, you can eat well

Marathon preparation means months of meticulous planning and diligent training to get you in peak condition. But if you don’t also have a precise plan for the race itself, you won’t get the best results from all that hard work. How should you warm

week.Nutritionist and RW blogger Dr James Morton gives his expert nutrition advice for the final week and for race day.One week to go – the perfect tapering plan. The final instalment of our three-week marathon taper plan has everything you should

?) or contrast activities (e.g. change your stroke for 10 minutes). Schedule some reviews of how you are doing (e.g., feeling, hydrating, pacing...). Allow yourself to daydream as it won’t be possible to be focused for the whole time. You may even want to plan