race but also my first team race. The sense of camaraderie building up to the event at TW Towers has been terrific - the Fab Four have been giving us racing tips and the Triathletes World magazine team have been behind us every run, swim and cycle along

to medal there.What tips can you give on how to improve your running?Train hard, eat right and get plenty of rest and recovery. Follow a sensible training plan and don't over train. Listen to your body's symptoms; if you feel like your body will be injured

The start of a new year always heralds a rush of resolutions to lose weight and get fit. Make sticking to your goals easier with tips on getting started and staying motivated from five weight-loss runners who lost up to a whopping twenty stone

Just two years ago sprinter Mark Lewis-Francis considered giving up on running altogether after an Achilles injury forced him to take a year out. The World Junior Champion and Olympic gold relay medallist found the strength to continue after teaming

to win the long-distance double at the Europeans, Mo brought his season to an even more dramatic close when he achieved his dream to become the 5,000m British record holder. At the Diamond League meeting in Zurich, Farah's 12:57.94 run saw him clock a

of my life to qualify for London 2012. It's a case of securing your Team GB slot and then just keeping up the hard work.Do you have tips for recovery between training sessions?Rest is obviously crucial and make sure you get sufficient sleep to help