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Hay Fever Q&A
By Ben Palfreyman on 17/06/2010 17:51:09
Relieve the runner's summer plague - and ensure hay fever doesn't affect your performance - with these tips
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
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Desert Storm: Taking on the Marathon des Sables
By Alison Hamlett on 19/07/2011 14:31:20
One hundred and fifty-six miles across the Sahara Desert with limited water supplies in the blistering heat (and with blistering feet)...fancy it? Only masochists need apply.
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
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Sportives For All
By on 18/11/2009 12:12:19
When summer loses its lustre and the autumn leaves start to fall, a sportive is a great way to cycle through the season and enjoy the scenery from a saddle
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
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My VLM 2010: Redhead (5:43.22)
By Redhead on 26/04/2010 13:36:27
My fifth London Marathon and 19th in total - setting a new Guinness World Record!
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
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Triathlon Training - Cycling
By on 19/06/2006 12:11:37
Why two wheels are better than none when it comes to cross-training
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
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Your Triathlon Questions Answered
By on 24/11/2009 10:42:13
Worried about cycling in your pants? Here are the answers to the triathlon questions you might be afraid to ask
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
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Novice Know-how
By on 18/11/2009 11:55:40
More and more races are introducing novice waves, but you still need to know what to do even before you step into the water
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
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Be Your Best on the Big Day
By on 11/11/2009 12:29:39
Take a tip from the top with our expert guide to completing a triathlon
. 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
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30 Beginners' Kit Must-Haves
By Simon Griffiths on 04/05/2010 13:28:40
When it comes to gear, triathletes are spoilt for choice, and sometimes bewildered by it. But there are certain items you cannot do without
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
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In The Long Run
By Hal Higdon and Bud Baldaro on 01/06/2002 16:21:40
Long runs don't have to be agony. With these tips, you can make them more palatable - mentally and physically
.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
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