to swim, bike and run together. Beginners will be supported all the way to the finish line with training programs, free taster training sessions and opportunities to try alternative cycles and racing wheelchairs. Visit their website for more information
Day 1Day 7RestTotal Time: 2 hours 10 minsWeek ThreeDay 140 mins fartlek (speedplay - fast and slow running at random in a normal run)Day 2RestDay 3Jog or walk/jog 20 minsDay 4RestDay 5Repeat Day 1Day 6Repeat Day 3Day 7RestTotal Time: 2 hoursWeek Four
When you run, there is one guarantee: you’ll have triumphs and setbacks – and the latter can quash motivation.” Wise words from sports psychologist Paul Russell, but a decent training diary can make a big difference. It’s where you can commit
In the December issue of RUNNER’S WORLD, we introduced you to three intrepid volunteers willing to let us train them up from being absolute beginners to running the Flora London Marathon in April. You’ll be pleased to know that, after six weeks
can find a place to pee anywhere, any time.3. You’ve had the same unopened packet of frozen peas in your freezer for the last two years.4. Your running shoes are the first thing you pack for your summer holiday. 5. When walking in a crowd, you make a
muscular breakdown at the end of an Ironman. The key to building that strength lies not just in what you do in the weights room, but also in strength building swim, bike and run workouts.Tailor it to triWhile I am personally in favour of weight training
work commitments so there is a tendency to be run-down most of the time, which means the rain, mud wind or snow can add to these stresses. Training outside is not worth an athlete being sick or injured during most of the winter."But doing battle
of the water onto the bike course you won't feel soaked to the skin. It means that, in theory at least, you can peel off your wetsuit post-swim, run to your bike in transition, put on your bike helmet and shoes and off you go. Nudity during a transition
in a low gear, facing the direction of the bike exit.Lay out your cycling and running kit to one side of, or behind (never underneath) the bike. A bright towel or mat behind your back wheel will help you find your bike when you're disorientated after
Readers of this column know that I like to run marathons. Not that I have any particular skill or success at that distance. For me, a good marathon is one that I finish. A great marathon is one that I finish in under five hours. And Ive had very
