You've trained for months, but race day arrives and something disastrous happens: a bad night's sleep has drained your energy, a freak hailstorm slows you down, a killer cramp forces you to walk. Was it still worth it? Of course it was, if you heed

't worry about others.Competitive SlackerThe Sign: You perform better in training runs than racesThe Solution: It's possible that you feel insecure under the race-day spotlight, says Taylor. To boost your confidence, remind yourself of all your past running

You're a busy person. You have enough to think about. So you can forget these 10 worries once and for all."I don't have time to squeeze in a run today." As little as 10 minutes a day of continuous running can boost both your fitness and your mood

loads of advice from our coaches and experts. Don’t miss:How to stretch and use a foam roller with physio Sarah Connor.Beat race-day demons with the help of sports psychologist Victor Thompson.Nutritionist Ruth McKean talks race-day nutrition and answers

months ahead of time guarantees your entry, avoids late fees and, most importantly, commits you to the training because you don’t want to waste the cash. ‘This early investment in a race supplies you with motivation because it’s a concrete  step,’ says

In triathlon men and women race side by side. This wise policy engenders a sense of camaraderie that is one of the most appealing aspects of our sport. But there are certain physical attributes and psychological traits specific to each sex

Triathletes are a driven bunch, always setting goals, generating plans and setting new challenges. The summer race season is the culmination of enormous effort and determination. Then, sooner than you thought possible, the main races are over - you

by more than three strides, because there's a psychological benefit to staying close. That's why packs form at races - because it's mentally easier to share the workload of hitting a pace." Plus you'll still be in reach to grab their shorts if things go

he'd picked up. The sick feeling was accompanied by dread.He realised he might not be able to race, but kept hydrated in the hope of a fast recovery. He racked his bike on the Friday and, although he still felt unwell on the morning of race day

race,” says McMillan. Run Through The LineAnother speedwork tip from Fischer: to squeeze the very most out of your session, run hard – don’t coast – all the way past the line at the end of each repetition.Strengthen Your PositionDevote one day a week