My Tri ProfileAge... 35; depends on the day.I have been running for... 3 yearsStrengths... laugh at adversity (aka being stupid), no off-switch,the support of some very good friends, my disarming charm and havingwebbed hands.Weaknesses... 1
Great Manchester Run. I'm planning out my track season at the moment. It'll probably be one more 10,000m event, then various 5,000m races for the rest of the season. I'll see how I fare in the 10,000m and I'll try to qualify for the World Outdoor
"Let's off-road!" I like to think it was Paul Whitehouse's thrilling experiences of off-road running that inspired his gormless would-be adventurer on The Fast Show. His deliriously enthusiastic call to arms wasn't aimed at triathletes, of course
Festival, of which the race is a key part, joining in a host of outdoor activities or listening to KT Tunstall, Crowded House and some 30 other bands.Great Capital Run 10K (London, July 15) London could hardly be expected to take the success of the Great
Triathletes love outdoor training; challenging long-distance sessions are vital for maintaining a strong aerobic base for next season. However, being out in all conditions inevitably presents certain hazards. Here's our guide to staying safe while
When survival depends on personal fitness, it is imperative that the British military personnel are kept at their physical peak. Running plays a big part in army aerobic training, and interval training is key in keeping our troops combat
years, most notably among people aged 35-44. But these aren’t all aspiring Ironmen, keen to tackle the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle and 26.2-mile run that comprise the toughest tri on offer. Many are amateur athletes who’ve run themselves into a
, the race still had a lot to offer and, while it wasn't always easy to see five metres in front of your face, it was easy to see why LA had attracted nearly 30,000 runners from 21 countries to run its version of 26.2.For a start, the idea of testing your
-Country Championships Steph Twell describes cross-country as her 'bread and butter' training during the winter, adding, "I love that each run is different, and that not only do you have to physically fight elements such as mud and rain, but that running outdoors over
Maximum speed and incline Be sure to think about how fast youll need the machine to go. If you can run close to 40 minutes for 10K, youll almost definitely want a machine thats capable of over 10mph for speedwork. Faster machines tend
