should be feeling good and able to do anything.Run an ultra race? Are you serious? If another marathon doesn't excite you, how about something a little longer? If you've ever wondered what ultras are like, you have the perfect training base to find out
landmark near your area so that you can find it if your own marker gets moved. 5. Set everything out neatly. Remove whatever you don't need. 6. Try to keep your bike shoes out of the way of your bike, for ease of access. 7. Put your helmet on your handle
Standfirst: What to do, what to takeAuthor:Pics:Issue date: May01 / xref Ultimate schedsKeywords:uan137--Before race day, you should have Tried your shoes and kit on a long run Found out how to get to the start 90 minutes before the gun goes Made a
number of off-road duathlons, and the tricky conditions only add spice to these events.Taking part in the occasional grimy, frosty duathlon will leave you primed for next season. But you have to know what you're doing.A Shoe InAppropriate footwear
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
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! Youll find some bargains at the Marathon Exhibition when you register, but dont try them out on race day. You risk chafing
and intensity drops off. This week, as your training hits its peak you should also eat a bit more protein, troubleshoot your race plan and choose your race-day shoes.Training ChecklistThis is the final week of big training, with your final long run of between 18
in soggy shoes.If your race stretches into the night, you'll need to light the way. Invest in an LED headtorch plus another torch for extra depth perception.Avoiding injury If you're on your feet all day – or even all week – you need to stop injuries
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
