the way.Before I eulogise too much, it's time to get back to racing mode. This evening will be a quiet one for me spent swotting up the big no-no, drafting, and on triathlon's essential race day rules and etiquette.Good luck if you're racing in tomorrow
steel frame with fetching white handlebars, I felt a burst of affection. Murmuring and jealous glances from the rest of the office proved my brand new bike would turn heads.Much as I could stare lovingly at my bike all day without exposing
The Skeleton Run 5 (Leicestershire, October 29)As darkness sets, grab a costume and join a band of fearless runners and nordic walkers for a thrilling Halloween race. The hilly trails of Beacon Hill Country Park offer the perfect racing grounds
Studland Country Fair 5K (Dorset, August 29)On a bank holiday weekend there's nothing better than heading to the seaside or a country fair. Combine both with this charming race which takes you around Poole Harbour before heading back
along the way making sure you'll never have a dull moment. Some fast times will be notched up in this event, chosen as the County 10 Mile Championship and the final race in the 2011 Leicestershire Road Running League. However, even if you're not a speed
of the big day. Race hard to be London's speediest Santa or just enjoy taking part in this feelgood event. Enter online now.Liverpool Santa Dash 5K (Liverpool, December 5)In Liverpool they don't do things by halves. Not content to be the largest festive race
-Marathon in March, I've suffered from unrelenting tightness and pain in my lower left calf.After the race, I rested up for a month (a whole month!) but then, refusing to admit defeat, I was back pounding the pavements. On days off from the gym bike, I've been
woodland of Sherwood Pines. A good mix of inclines and flat trails should keep you entertained over the two lap Robin Hood 10K, testing Evil Sheriff duathlon, single lap Maid Marian 5K or the family-friendly Little John 2K. The race has a friendly
with Commonwealth-winning race walker Jo Jackson and GB sprinter Simeon Williamson. After clipping in and taking a few deep breaths we were off, practically flying on the weightless frame over the flat part of the track. Then we stopped for a quick debrief on how
, and Ilsley insists you will see the benefit on race day: "Cross-training allows other specific muscle groups to develop and increases your cardio fitness. This means when your legs become tired during a race, your cardio training will kick in and take over
