have to get away from what I did for 20 years. I was so focused on diet and exercise and rest and equipment. I don’t want to do that anymore. I want to be very relaxed about it and just be an average guy. I mean, I run in tube socks sometimes

.Kit listDon’t let missing kit ruin your race – here’s what you need to take with youRace number4 safety pins (plus spares)Race T-shirt or vestShorts and/or tightsSocksRace shoesWarm-up shoes if differentWarm-up long-sleeve, tights, jacket and thin gloves

everything you’ll need the night before, so that you won’t lose time searching for a missing sock or running vest. When you first wake up, resist the temptation to collapse back into bed, reminding yourself that the fog of fatigue in your head will be gone

.Shoes well worn-in. Check. Trousers, favourite pair. Check. Socks, never had blisters in them. Check. Favourite long-sleeved shirt. Check. Barnardo’s vest with running number. Never worn before but surely that is not going to make a big difference. Slightly

. The sock and shoe went back on and I set off on a run/walk.I remember Cutty Sark, London Bridge and Canary Wharf, but I seemed to miss all the other landmarks till the London Eye. This was the most pleasing sight on the route because I knew by this point I

on the handlebar or seat so you can't possibly forget to put it on.2. Spread a towel on the ground next to your bike and arrange your other items on it: bike shoes, running shoes, sunglasses, socks, and race number belt with race number attached.3. If you

better suited to harder-packed trails than a really extreme off-road race.Wet stuff A tightly woven nylon upper is water-repellent, while the sock-bootee design gives a good seal around the ankle.Sink or swim? Around the toes, the AX Alps upper resisted

me up every night. That must have had an impact on my racing." Aside from this the biggest surprise for Shades was picking up an ankle injury from her socks. By Day Six she had also picked up a calf injury and fellow competitor Sue Adams had to pull

from smelling?A: Regular hand washing and drying, and using clean socks should all help prevent odour problems. You could also use an antibacterial spray between washes. This will help to kill the bacteria and fungus that cause the shoes to smell

," says Beer. "One aero and one vented helmet, so that when you know what the weather will be doing, you can make an educated decision about which helmet to wear." Tight Fit The idea behind compression socks is that they reduce muscle vibration – which