for the last 4.7K up Gaustatoppen, the mountain where the race ends - and then walk down again; the lift is for athletes only. I was very lucky to be supported by Devon-based event organisers Endurance Life (EL).Then the planning begins. You must decide whether
(did not finish).Get enoughExperienced triathletes will tell you that the best way to prepare your gastrointestinal system for the fuelling challenges of the triathlon is by practising eating and drinking during cycling and running under simulated
of whole veg.7 If it didn't grow, walk or swim, don't eat it. Processed foods are loaded with harmful trans-fats and artificial sweeteners that play havoc with your metabolic system.8 Putting tomatoes in your sandwiches will keep you feeing fuller
important marathon-related health risk facing runners everywhere. The history of exercise-associated hyponatremia is closely tied to Dr Tim Noakes, a South African sports medicine expert and author of The Lore of Running. In the 1970s Noakes was a devoted
to raise this question with you as “Dr Google” has thrown up a myriad of possible issues with few obvious solutions… I have a ‘clicking hip’. My running biomechanics are poor but at 30 years old (I’ve been a hobby runner / triathlete for only three years
management and includes specific sections on charity walks, road races and triathlon events.The British Association of Road Races (BARR) is a non-profit organisation that "fosters and promotes safe and well-organised road running in the United Kingdom." Open
raising event, not a 'run' as such," explained Nick Moglia. "You can run, walk or crawl. Don't expect to do normal times, as you will be wearing a full gorilla suit which is incredibly hot, so if you are running expect to get incredibly sweaty. Having said
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.As regular followers of this blog will know, yoga is a valuable training tool for runners in the fight against injury.It provides a counterpoint to the shortening, tightening and weight-bearing practice of running, increasing the elasticity of the muscles
bronze medal round his neck, having run a personal best of 13.02 seconds when it really mattered. The golden oldie awardAn honourable mention must go to Mozambique's Maria Mutola, 34, who might have won a medal in the women's 800m but for a leg injury