of 'me-time' to focus on the race ahead. I also warm up with a swim - it's important to be ready for the fast start."Hollie Avil, European and World Junior Triathlon Champion and Corus Elite Ambassador"I tackle the warm up in reverse order by going from

standard or Olympic distance triathlon. Write your goals somewhere visible, keep them in mind and use them to guide your race preparation.Many coaches advise having three goals. The first should be a goal you are certain you can achieve. The second should

Ignorance is no defence when it comes to the rules of a race. Flout them and you could pick up time penalties or worse, be disqualified from the race altogether. Wise up with our guide to a few of the most common, and avoidable, infringements often

and you're more likely to feel every bump.Gear Guide"The most important part of mountain bike racing is getting gear changes right so you have good exit speed," says Dixon. "It doesn't matter the speed at which you go into a section, if you come out fast