Many of us would describe the ideal runner’s body as lean, lanky and lithe. But then someone who is none of these things blows past us in a 5K, leaving us questioning what ‘fit’ really looks like.Some doctors say people who are overweight (with a body mass index – or BMI – of 25-...
One of the great joys of triathlon is that it gives you the perfect excuse to travel all over the world to take part in races. But if you don't make plans and take precautions you can easily fall victim to sickness or injury and all your hard work will have been in vain. Think ab...
Think about this: you're at a training camp abroad, getting some sun as you fine-tune your physique and your technique, and you're feeling great. Then it happens - you, your bike and maybe even someone else crash at high speed coming off a mountain descent. You're off to the ...
"So, have you got some good questions for me then? I'm not going to answer any old rubbish you know," says Jess Ennis with a grin. Her agent raises her eyes to heaven and Ennis cackles, amused by her own bolshiness.It's not the most conventional way to start an interview but, as ...
At an early morning training session, the fastest man on the planet streaks down the home straight, muscles glistening in the Jamaican sun. He crosses the line 10m ahead of his training partners, growls with exhaustion and flops on to his back. As he lies there, eyes closed, face...
to course previews and photos. And if you're inspired by the long-distance antics from Kona, we've got plenty of tips to help you step up to the Ironman challenge and train like a pro
with hazards above and beyond your neighbours' laissez-faire attitude to the poop scoop. With pollution, traffic, crowds and concrete, could you actually be doing yourself more harm than good? And how can you minimise the risks?The Risk: Air Pollution (Preview
in popularity.Still haven't had your Ironman fix? Look ahead to the racing season's finale at the the World Championshps in Hawaii on October 8, with our course preview.Seven things you didn't know about Ironman UK 2011... The oldest athlete taking part is 71
