Summer roads and weather aren't always cycling friendly. That doesn't mean you should sit it out. After all, if you want to boost your performance, putting some miles in now can give you a jump-start on the rest of the season. By following
in a triathlon. Fell running in the off-season is a huge advantage when I'm racing regularly in the summer. Winter training could be the same every single week so a fell race is a great way to break that up. I also have to remember that in the summer
(the same one actual proper triathlete Helen Jenkins wears, no less. It's got gold neoprene and fin bits on the arms and everything).Now all I can do is put in the lengths in the pool. Since we decided to race at Hyde Park this summer, I've been back
that you really enjoy but can't do in the summer because of races: mountain biking, long rides and cross-country runs. A mountain-bike ride will keep you much warmer than road cycling, as well as giving variation in your speed." - Jonny Brownlee How to kit
.Why such an appetite surge? Well, today I decided to do a spot of 'over-distance' training and it appears I don't do things by halves. Currently every muscle in my body is crying out after a 26-mile journey through South London on a typically wet summer's day
determined to keep up my running. With a full diary of summer races planned, I figured I could keep pushing on despite the pain. It had become increasingly hard cycling with legs swollen and sore from running, but I steadfastly refused to give in.Things came
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
hub will feel as if it wants to spin forever.SMARTER TYREIn the world of Formula 1, races can be won or lost as a result of tyre choice. The same can be said about triathlon, where punctures and tyre grip can make or break your race. As with running
