and less pollen. Wearing sunglasses while you run can also help reduce the amount of pollen getting into your eyes.Changing your daily schedule might be inconvenient but can make all the difference. Because plants release their pollen in the early morning
really making an appearance, the absence of sunglasses gave me a headache, and instead of scenic sweeping sand dunes, the entire 38K stage featured a depressingly uniform backdrop of grey, scrubby, stony terrain. And I challenge anyone to enjoy being sand
beforehand, and make sure you adjust your shades in plenty of time to cope with daylight changes. "You need to move your sunglasses forward so you're looking past the lenses, but your eyes take a few minutes to adapt to the light," says Cotty. And relax
my sunglasses on, stuck my head down and strode forth to finish in 5:43:22.As I crossed the finish line, I looked around for the Guinness adjudicators who then had to measure my chain. Any knitters reading this will know just how easily a ball of yarn
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
equipment look for landmarks or guides to lead you back to your bike. Lay down a brightly coloured towel to make it easier to spot your gear. Set out your kit in the order that you'll need it. Start with your bike helmet, sunglasses and bike shoes; then your
cent on the race."Practise transitions. Then practise them some more. Lay everything out in order of use. Ensure sunglasses are laid open, inside the bike helmet, which should be positioned so it can be lifted straight onto your head. Set your bike up
. I also balance my helmet and sunglasses on my tribars so they are easy to put on."Andrea Whitcombe"Practise transitions during race week and if possible, incorporate brick swim/bike sessions into your training programme. Also simply practise taking
helmet points into the air rather than down your back, and that can increase wind resistance. Additionally, aero helmets are hotter to wear than conventional ones.Some triathletes wear sunglasses whatever the weather, and for good reason. A piece of grit
.Plan to dress according to the conditions. If its sunny, you may need to wear sunglasses and sunscreen. If its wet and windy (more likely at this time of year), use leggings, a rain jacket, a breathable hat and light gloves. New runners tend to over
