many competing demands on my fitness. The task ahead of me: to improve my swim speed and fitness, while maintaining my running so I can pick it up again ready for my autumn races. This is all new to me - and I'd love your advice.I would like some
GETTY IMAGESIn order to run at your best, your body needs time to recover between training sessions. Your hard work might end when you pull off your trainers, but your body keeps working afterwards, repairing and rebuilding muscle and gradually
. How far can you run? It's probably further than you think - here's how to find out. Still after more advice? Then check out the answers to these common stretching questions from top running experts:How should I train for a 50K? How do I
running buddies, great routes and expert advice and coaching. And remember, people will generally be too wrapped up in themselves to notice you. Concentrate instead on the positive – if the world can see you, you can see the world! After running in front
.What this also means is that where many beginner triathletes can make huge strides by finessing their technique, I have to face facts: if I want more speed, I'll have to work for it.Not only that, I've got work to do on my fitness in general. After running
Roger Biggs, Chairman of the 100 Marathon Club What is the 100 Marathon Club? The 100 Marathon Club, as its name suggests, is a running club exclusively for people who have run 100 or more marathons
camps offer a busy schedule of organised runs, coaching and cross-training, such as yoga or pilates classes, and you'll have the benefit of expert coaching and individual advice, as well as a slew of fellow runners to keep you company. The RW spring
-lovers. Reader to Reader: To stretch or not to stretch? How important is it to stretch? And when's the best time to do so? Here's what you thought. Still after more advice? Then check out the answers to these common stretching questions from top running
events like marathons and triathlons.Why do I need to carb-load? Your body can only store enough glycogen (energy) to sustain 90 minutes of exercise. After this point, without sufficient extra fuelling you're in danger of running out of energy
will be taking on Zurich’s Ironman triathlon course – that’s a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle, and 26.2-mile run (yes, a full marathon). The trip promises to be the biggest and best ever with more than 60 forumites heading to Switzerland's largest city, including
