that translates to the marathon and sometimes it doesn't so I'm trying not to think about the competition too much but focus on my own race, relax and enjoy it.I have a race plan. If I can run away from the field at half way and never look back, like Paula
anything to the people who didn't believe in me. It was frustrating for a while but you just have to carry on.How did you manage to train at an elite level without funding?It was tough. I used competitions and races abroad to generate money. I also had a
Most of us are used to going back to our day job after racing in a triathlon. But imagine how you'd feel heading back to the office on the back of a podium finish and new British record at your Ironman debut. That was the scenario Tom Lowe found
brothers, at the launch of the Gatorade G Series Pro range.This season has showcased Alistair's remarkable ability - and revealed how he can make a comeback from seemingly any setback. After finishing 29th in the first ITU World Series race in Sydney
do you pace yourself? Do you stick to a predetermined pace or do you have a strategy that depends on what the competition is doing and how you are feeling? John Corrigan, CreweA. This is part of training. I train my body to race a certain
of indecision at the start of the race meant I got isolated early on. I ran most of the race alone and gradually got slower. I think it’s important to stick with the competition even if it means taking a risk – at least you know you tried. Q. What is one
looking forward to?It's feeling more real because I met the selection criteria after a good season last year. It'll be my first Olympics and what I'm most looking forward to is the race itself. Just being able to race in front of a home crowd and perform
to be hard for her, as she’s got some good competition but it’s great to see her in good shape. The two hurdlers, Dai Greene and Perri Shakes-Drayton are also in for a chance.I’ve got tickets to Mo Farah’s 10,000m, I’m really excited about that.I race now
at least 14 hours before the competition, because most races start early the next morning. This allows me to digest my food before I go to bed, which helps me to sleep better. I then have a good breakfast of about 800 calories three hours before the start
to dazzle once again. In July she became the first athlete to qualify for the home Olympics following her 10km open-water victory at the Fina World Championships in Shanghai.So who better to ask about open-water racing, motivation and confidence? We caught
