(unless youre running a hilly marathon) or windy.Plan your hydration and food stops carefully. Youre going to need to drink and possibly eat something. Either carry sports drinks, water bottles and energy foods with you or plan a lap course and have a
club, the answer is yes. With triathlon said to be the fastest-growing sport in the UK, there are clubs out there that offer the perfect platform for novice triathletes to find out more about the three disciplines and train in a welcoming environment
to make any post-run socials that are an integral part of any club's cohesion. "Mine's on my way home from work, so it's virtually impossible for me to justify not going – and I can enjoy a relaxing drink afterwards knowing I've got an easy 10-minute jog
on your next 20-miler in a carb-depleted state. Instead, wean yourself from carbs by consuming them less and less before and during long runs to train your body to manage without them, says McMillan. Carry a gel or stash a bottle of sports drink along your
”.The reason for this, he says, is that triathletes are “not considering sports drinks as calories and, instead, are getting them confused with water, thereby raising the relative concentration of carbohydrate in the stomach”. The stomach can only handle so
to the sport it makes sense to use your own tried-and-trusted bike before splashing out.Pimp your rideYou can upgrade your bike to make it more suitable for racing too: Slick road tyres are best and should be 1-1.5 inches wide for race conditions. Inner tubes
such as a sports drink or half an energy bar on the bike section, then a gel with some water on the run. Work out what time you will need to get up to eat breakfast three hours before the race starts, then set your alarm. Plan what time you'll need to leave
Campbell, an advanced concepts materials engineer at Brooks. "Do some research, and if the shoes are over four years old, steer clear."Q: Is it alright to use my running shoes for other sports?A: You wouldn't use your ballet pumps for rock climbing
right through to race day. Our beginner and intermediate programmes both include walk breaks.Q.What equipment do I need? A. All you need is a properly fitted pair of shoes, a suitable sports bra (for women) and some comfortable sports clothing
who has donated to my double charity challenge. THANK YOU.Thank you to Ben Tolson & Sara Wheeler for giving me the best sports massage treatments to help support my body to the start line! To TORQ Energy Drinks, Elete, Sport Jelly Beans, PhD Protein
