but that doesn't mean you have to like it. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to compete in greater comfort.Why we sweatThe body's normal temperature is around 37°C, but it can rise in summer, during exercise or when we are ill. Our body regulates this via

Winter brings icy roads and even icier open waters to the UK, which means triathlon is really only suited to our self-styled summer. But that doesn't mean your competitive juices have to dry up when the cold settles in - the UK hosts a growing

-preserving vitamin K.CucumberIt's always been A refreshing addition to a summer salad and a cool treat for tired eyes.It's also A good source of caffeic acid, which helps soothe skin irritation, and silica, an essential building block of connective tissue

raised a large sum of money.During my recent treatment and recovery I have been planning to complete at least another five marathons and raise money. It keeps my body and mind occupied.I am now back training and looking forward to a hot summer to prepare

After striking gold in the 110m hurdles in this summer's European Championships, Andy Turner is going for glory in the Commonwealth Games. This year the 30-year-old proved his talent to the racing community after two seasons beset by injury

-stopping, history-making moments we can produce in London this summer. Whenever we start to moan about the minor irritations that have dogged the London 2012 Games - ticket sales, traffic congestions and spiralling costs among them - perhaps we should stop and think

training camp in South Africa later that summer, designed to help eight young female runners on their journey to senior sport.Fast-forward almost eight years and now 59 young athletes are OCWK members - 45 female and 14 male. They attend a range

-sealable container or purchase ready- to-go single servings of fresh vegetables and healthy dips in most supermarkets.Drink up During the summer, you paid special attention to your fluid needs because it was hot. But wintertime can prove just as dehydrating. Dry

and sweet - great for summer5K - for first-timers and fast-timers alike10K - the UK's favourite distance10-mile - the classic mix of speed and enduranceHalf-Marathon - premium and normal schedules hereMarathon - our enormous marathon menu--Mile Races

running.Sugoi velex bra – £26Sizes S to XLColours chintz, arrow, blackWith an all-in-one design, this bra is stylish enough to wear without any layers on top in the summer. Slipping a heart-rate monitor underneath is no problem, but our testers found