.Change is goodIf the injury is not severe enough to stop you running or cycling, now's the time to modify your training. By taking the following steps, there's a good chance your injury will improve within a week or two, so you can gradually start to increase

is not severe enough to stop you running or cycling, now's the time to modify your training. By taking the following steps, there's a good chance your injury will improve within a week or two, so you can gradually start to increase your training again.A key

(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

, consult a physician for diagnosis, advice and medication. Don't put this off, hoping your symptoms will resolve themselves. Hotels often have a physician on call, or staff can contact one for you.Jet lagJet lag can flatten you: it usually manifests

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