for the last bit - at least there are pictures of me running in The Mall. I finished in a respectable 4:22.48.I really enjoyed the whole experience. The crowds all the way were brilliant and so supportive - the tip about having your name on your vest is a must
Weeks 1-3Focus on building up the distances of each discipline and preparing your body for the demands of the race. ➊ You should aim to be able to cover the distances you will be racing. Build up the distances slowly, especially if you're slightly
Getty Images Running in hot, humid weather can be tricky. You’ll be keen to keep cranking out the miles through the summer months, but it’s crucial to protect yourself from sunstroke, heat exhaustion and sunburn – a risk even
session (after warming up and stretching). It only takes an extra 10-15 minutes to do the following exercises, and you will certainly feel the benefits. First, run 40-50 metres with a slightly exaggerated stride. Jog back, and repeat three more times. Next
wetsuit as you exit the water. 14. Put your helmet on before touching your bike and only take it off when your bike is racked. 15. If you are going to jump on your bike, practise. Also practise getting off it. 16. Use elastic laces in your running shoes
) Marathon-running chefs dish up the perfect meals for distance dining. --ASICS Target 26.2 is our flagship spring marathon project, preparing a crack team of runners for the Paris Marathon in April 2012.With just five spots in the team, it's a truly elite
an ice pack that will conform to any body part, mix equal parts rubbing alcohol and water in a ziplock bag; store the bag in the freezer. It will become very cold but remain squishy." Lee Dixon"Be-prepared-for-anything ride-kit contents: ibuprofen, a £10
Time to work out a training schedule. The triathlon is now 8 weeks away. That's more than enough time to give me a fighting chance of running a sub 20-minute 5K. I'm booked into the Standard Chartered Great City Race, which takes place 4 weeks
Weight 429gEvaluation Reeboks latest six-pod DMX shoe tips the scales well over 400g, which is heavy for a straightforward cushioned shoe, but Reebok has softened the system of moving-air chambers to make iy feel less heavy than it is (and lighter
Jenny Hadfield, co-author of Running for Mortals (£10.53, amazon.co.uk). Take AimNow that you’ve reached your original goal of becoming a runner, set your sights on another running goal to keep yourself pumped. Lots of new (or returning) runners get
