to lower risk of heart disease in those in their forties and above, and now the American Journal of Health Promotion reports that drinkers do up to 20 minutes more exercise than teetotallers on average each week.In practice: Go for heart-healthy red wine

explicitly prohibited in races. Also known as slipstreaming.Drills Repetitive exercises focusing on technique to promote efficiency. (See also, fingertip drag.)DuathlonA run-bike-run race (no swim section as in a triathlon).FFingertip drag Time

offers in relation to your ability.Some clubs are better than others at breaking down perceptions, particularly in the way they market and organise their sessions. Many triathlon clubs put on beginner-specific sessions, or split groups to maintain even

-carbohydrate diets promoted for weight loss are disastrous for endurance athletes. A quick-energy snack an hour or so before you run can also help.Create an incentive list. Keep this list handy and pick from it every once in a while. Some people always have

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