the impression that all triathletes are Ironmen but when I turn up to one of the groups, not looking like a superhuman triathlete, it helps people to understand that anyone can have a go."Support for Harmston's project has come from both groups and individuals
and mobilisation exercises to hasten your recovery.Support systemYou might also want to see a podiatrist to find out if you need orthotics to address any biomechanical idiosyncrasies in your running style. They may be just what you need to stay injury-free.You may
partner is less than supportive of your running, try to determine the reason. If hes a nonrunner, he might be jealous of your time away from him or of your improving fitness. In this case, simply encourage him to take up the sport. Otherwise, as you grow
of the lift, or park your car further away from your office. In other words, don’t make exercise an all-or-nothing endeavour – blend it into your day.Seek support It’s easier to succeed at weight control if you surround yourself with people who applaud your
and are full of rubbish. If you must, have one add a large salad. I lost two stone with the support of a personal trainer. I worked hard in the gym and ate a sensible healthy diet. It's not rocket science: five fruit/veg a day, low fat, unrefined carbs
harm than good and lead to imbalances in the body. Claims for many supplements promoted to athletes, such as bee pollen, ginseng, and carnitine are not supported by scientific evidence so you could be wasting your money. Aim to obtain your vitamins
is quite a task. I'm hoping that the extra mileage I'll be doing along with the extra support means I'll achieve my goal. I want to stand on the start line in April knowing that I've done all the preparation I possibly could to achieve 2:59.59 - I've even
running four times a week, on my physio’s advice. I've just got to make each remaining LSR count. I’m also running without knee supports for the first time in a month. I don’t want to jinx anything but… Happy days! Steve says: Andy seems to have recovered
a medal too. I really don't know what went wrong - I did the training and I had great support. But I have got a shiny medal - and Gordon Ramsey hasn't. I’ve enjoyed being part of a team, with the Super Six and with everyone on my thread. I still
in your own running.Alastair Caisley Running life: Runs three to four times per week; aiming to run 3:15 at this year’s London Marathon. Years running: 25 Join and support your local running club. Apart from providing company for training, it will open a
