By the time you reach the run leg of a triathlon, your breathing may be as ragged as your style, but both will benefit if you can find a regular rhythm. "When you're running smoothly, your breathing should be smooth," says Laura Denham-Jones, a yoga

’ll be starting to run within 12 weeks, after some bike, trampet and gym work.Q6) I have found that since I have started running I have really tight muscles in my legs. I have tried static stretching after my runs and more recently during my runs. My leg muscles

, especially for first-timers. But staying organised will ease those jitters.Arrive prepared Bring everything you use during a training run: shoes, sports watch, hat, singlet, sports bra, jacket, tights etc. Then add the following items: race number (if you

can’t over-stuff it for extra capacity. Contact 01395 443789; www.ultimatedirection.comLowe Alpine Contour Runner– £45Like the Speedemon, the Contour Runner initially looks as if it’s going to be to cumbersome to run in. But it too becomes surprisingly

Stage 3: 38KI should say a little about our routine in the camp: at 6am the tent is taken down while the eight of us sharing it pull sleeping bags high and tight over our heads to pretend it isn't happening. Grudgingly accepting reality we rise

and run 30-45 minutes." Training tip Go for a swim the day after a hard run - the water relieves muscle tightness and speeds recovery from muscular micro-tears.

Puma understands that from elite to recreational, experienced to beginner, we’re all performance runners. And its Faas family of running shoes illustrates that philosophy – promising an effortless ride, whatever your body type or level. Faas 500 v2

1. The bridgePurpose: An essential exercse for runners, this prevents 'sitting' on the pelvis when running.Starting position: Lie on your back with knees bent and arms resting on the mat, palms facing down.Exercise: Slowly curl the spine up off

Swimming is perhaps the perfect athletic complement to running because the two sports are so different. "Just about everything about swimming is exactly the opposite from running in terms of stresses on the body," says Joe Friel, a runner

’s no set running uniform: pick what you feel comfortable in. Women often choose Lycra shorts or tights; and non-cotton clothes help you stay drier. Women should buy a high-support sports bra (the more comfortable you are, the more you’ll run!).Now you