-distance (1,500m swim, 42K bike, 10K run) race based around Rutland Water reservoir near the picturesque town of Oakham.I’d never done a triathlon before, but I’m a reasonable runner over shortish distances and I used to swim as a kid and cycle a fair bit

: buoyancy-helping wetsuits are banned in the 2.4 mile swim in the bay of Kailua-Kona, strong cross winds are common in the 112-mile bike ride across the Hawaiian lava desert, and the marathon leg along the coast is a run in often sweltering temperatures

. As well as featuring the Stella McCartney-designed flag pattern, the technical features include adidas's trusty Clima Cool fabric which will help to keep you cool and dry on the run in hot weather or intense training sessions. It's lightweight, and also

took this to the desert (on my recent Marathon des Sables challenge) to give it a real going over. Aside from the weight, it faired impeccably. I felt confident throwing it in the bag during the runs and when it came down to the snaps it was both easy

-loaded sports recovery drinks.It helps you hydrate faster than water and is perfect straight from the fridge after a run.ZICO, the newest brand on the UK market, comes in a durable (and recyclable) plastic bottle with a screw cap, making it ideal for sport

life. I listen to my body, and because triathlon is swim, bike, run and core fitness, you can always work on something different when a niggle or ache occurs.How do you prepare in the hours building up to a race?I like to finish my last main meal

.The festival is being screened at 30 participating cinemas around the country over three thrill-themed nights: Endurance, Adrenaline and High Altitude Adventure.The inspirational ode to trail running 5 Races, 5 Continents features in the Endurance night

include getting swimming coaching to help you identify ‘dead’ parts in your stroke and practising drills to improve, or following a strength and conditioning programme to help you improve your hillwork on the run and bike, for example

.7g Carbs 26gProtein 6.7g(Per serving)The HealthyWaxy spuds, like these new potatoes, are lower GI than floury baking potatoes. That means they provide a steadier release of energy, keeping you ready to run all day. Asparagus is a rich – and rare

“Dead and buried” was pretty much the consensus on Sebastian Coe’s career following the 1980 Olympic 800m final. He’d been widely expected to win but although he’d taken silver, he’d run dismally. His chances of winning the 1500m later that week