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

legs used to turning over at race pace".To replicate the type of terrain you'll be racing on, Robison suggests incorporating both uphill and downhill training sessions into your preparations: "Try to find a stretch of road or trail that is steep enough

by watching a video with friends to take your mind off the big day.You buy new shoes or clothing Resist the temptation to race in them! You’ll find some bargains at the Marathon Exhibition when you register, but don’t try them out on race day. You risk chafing

Getting through the second transition isn't just about changing your shoes. The bike ride often means a long time in an unnatural posture, putting you at risk of back pain as well as cramps in the shoulders, calves and thighs. Here's what you need

Just imagine a world without aerodynamics - there would be no flight, cars would be square and humans would fall over in a gust of wind. Formula One races would take days. That got us thinking. Racing cars have evolved to optimise speed in every

to address these questions with its Green Silence racing flat, a shoe the company says is both green and fast. "With the Green Silence we really wanted to see what could be done in terms of making a shoe that's environmentally friendly while sticking to our

January is only likely to make you stale. Instead, use December to concentrate on your speed and strength. Cross-country racing is classic preparation, as are hillwork and speed sessions of varying lengths. If you don’t do at least two weekly quality

the front of the shirt you plan to wear for the bike and run legs of the race. If you're a man who prefers to do the race shirtless, you can purchase a race number belt for about £5. When using a belt, display your race number on your back during the bike

technique with your body in a horizontal position so no one swims over you," says Kiddle. "Before the race, practise swimming with others around you - and become used to being able to change the side you breathe on, in case anyone is too close

legs used to turning over at race pace".To replicate the type of terrain you'll be racing on, Robison suggests incorporating both uphill and downhill training sessions into your preparations: "Try to find a stretch of road or trail that is steep enough