for anything but the car journey to a winter race. That's the traditional view on running jackets and it's one that manufacturers have slowly accepted and adapted to. The sleeveless gilet now offers a practical solution for those looking for an outer layer
.Contact www.inov-8.com; 01388 526 500Merrell Overdrive £65Merrell's Overdrive is aimed less at extreme mud-plugging and more at all-day adventure racing. This means that it has a road-shoe style: a dual-density midsole that provides decent levels of cushioning
up for a race with honey in hand don't worry - Bondi assures runners that small quantities of honey shouldn't have a dramatic event.Health BenefitsHoney has wide and proven health benefits, from antiseptic properties to antioxidant-boosting power
contracted meningitis at the age of five. Nowadays running is the only sport on the agenda for the 100m sprinter, whose sights are firmly set on London 2012.How were you talent spotted?I went to London just over a year ago for a talent day organised
runs and races appear to increase it." It's also believed that the more intense the workout, the longer and greater the immune system is suppressed - one more argument for having easy or rest days after these sessions.Think Positive: "A healthy body
," says Currell. This alone makes it a good meal choice the night before a big race.Many elite triathletes eat pizza before overseas races, particularly if they are a little unsure about the local food. But it's not all good news, says Currell. "It
last year?I was confident I would do well. Leading up to it I did everything pretty much right. It was just one of those things that I had to get right on the day, and the 10,000m showed that you can be favourite and still not quite do it [Farah
It's only five months until the World Championships in South Korea, and one athlete raring to be in the starting blocks is Jeanette Kwakye.The World Indoor Championship silver medallist and British 60m record holder is training and racing hard again
and is on her way to a photo shoot. Such is the immense pressure on the time of GB's top hope for a 2012 athletics gold these days, that I've been allotted a 40-minute slot with her in a taxi - neatly squeezed into the time it takes to travel between venues
,” adds Currell.PIZZADelicious, and not the worst of the bunch. “Pizza can be great for carb-loading because of its doughy base,” says Currell. This alone makes it a good meal choice the night before a big race. Many elite triathletes eat pizza before
