was running 13-minute miles, then sulked behind the tall buildings.What would I do differently: more training in my giant wings as my shoulders are killing my while my legs just ache.Best memory: the money I’ve raised for a super charity, and the moment when
and very relaxed run, finishing in 3:17. That day I had acted as pacer to help him break 3:30 for the first time - so in London I mentally reversed roles, and imagined him giving me the advice I had been offering as encouragement. But at least I managed
-distance [half-Ironman] triathlons and three Ironman races before attempting the double.Q: I am a novice training for first IM distance this year. I have heard that it is important to ease off on the bike intensity to save for the run, Do you have any advice
strategy and so on. Beyond the basics, however, are the tips and recommendations you would probably remain oblivious to unless they came from another, more experienced racer.With the right advice for both training and racing your first Ironman experience
1983 London Marathon winner Mike Gratton has been voluntarily advising runners live on our forums since 2004. This marathon training programme forms the core of his advice for anyone seeking to run seven days a week. It's suitable for men and women
for his acerbic humour and scathing dismissal of any athletes who take themselves too seriously, is also revered for the advice and support he gives to the new Pirates who tentatively come on board almost weekly now. But he’s realistic too. Delighted
accordingly," she says.Gender, age, body weight, experience of training, intensity of training, and individual metabolism all affect your nutrition requirements. A sports nutritionist can give you specific advice tailored to your needs.Before a training
starting high-intensity workouts such as tempo running and time trials, and increasing the number of their (swim, run or cycle) interval workouts. For the same reason triathletes should also avoid racing too often. Hallie Truswell says, "I've taken all
moment had never been in doubt.The "ups" have it - people have seen me on telly (library pictures from the running-nicely moments); a picture of me with Emily and her "Go Daddy Go" banner adorns the BBC Marathon Index page; and to top it all I beat
and JJ, with whom I had trained over the winter months, to the very end, it was one big party, doing 'high fives' with the younger spectators, and stopping frequently to see friends and family at various stage posts.Running with forum pal Rach, who
