’Sullivan after winning a mile race. Concrete, he noticed, sent shock waves through his body and was a surefire route to long-term damage. There was only one way to sum it up: “I’m convinced that if you run on softer surfaces, your career will last longer.” The 35

, in normal conditions.) Energy drinks can meet both your fuel and fluid needs, but if you have access to water on your run (eg race drinks stations, or park water fountains), gels are more practical. Essentially, they’re concentrated drinks of about 100

this after you've done one race or even before. The RW Tri forum is like a virtual club, we also have our own kit... – Bouncing BarlistStick with a road bike for nowThe geometry of a Tri bike is slightly different to a road bike. The main thing you'll really

you feel. I ran all the way through both of my pregnancies and felt fine, albeit slower. I also swam a mile every other day. Like many of the ladies of the forum, my midwife was horrified with my exercise regime. They thought I was mad, but I knew what

regretted the decision to buy it, even though I paid full price for it! In fact it was bought on the day of my very first race (a number of years ago) and as you can imagine the top has developed its own distinctive aroma but, and this is the point

in, and I feel great about myself,” says Debbie Paullin from Preston. “As a result, I choose better foods during the day.”Survive This: The RubTo avoid chafing, check out the following bra-shopping tips, courtesy of RW Contributing Editor, Peta Bee

than 11 hours swimming over two consecutive days by the time I came to swim. To a runner, this probably sounds under-prepared. As a Channel-hopeful, however, I knew that acclimitisation to the cold was key, and almost everything else was predominantly

. It's pretty cheap and stays on for days after. I've just run my first marathon, and it worked a treat. See full threadShoulder painUnclench your fistsWildWill- I find that shoulder pain is normally caused through being too tense - the trick is to try

-cancer nutrient. They also contain vitamins C and E.Prawns are high in protein and very low in fat but can be quite high in salt - try not to eat too many salty foods on the same day. Makes four servings.Ingredients 4 medium sweet potatoes,2 tablespoon olive oil