When survival depends on personal fitness, it is imperative that the British military personnel are kept at their physical peak. Running plays a big part in army aerobic training, and interval training is key in keeping our troops combat

, summed up the challenge neatly when he said: "The greatest attraction I can see of the Marathon des Sables is that it squeezes a lifetime of adventure into just one week."Check back here every day for a race update. I'll cover what sweets survive desert

.) It is not only the world's toughest but also the most northerly triathlon. To survive this ordeal I would need all the help I could get - and the weather conditions weren't on my side.Tough at the topThe Norseman, which was first held in 2003, has a fearsome

was that like?A. To spend months underground, to be between life and death, is unique. To live with the possibility that you might not survive would be very difficult but they made it. I don't know how he trained, how big the tunnel was he could run in. It

. The Count after surviving his ducking hears a voice (Jj) "Gary.. Gary…." through the tunnel of tyres as he’s "heading towards the light". He was expecting the next comment to be "go back, it's not your time yet!".The Swamp – By now you’ve had enough mud

A camel can survive for up to two weeks without a drink in desert conditions. When they do have a chance to drink, they can devour as much as 200 litres of water a day and a third of their body weight inside 10 minutes. Unlike humans, though, camels

cent solution. Mid-race treats are great, but avoid too much fat – it’s hard to digest. Consider a carbo/protein recovery drink at transitions in long races; it’ll help your muscles survive. They’re a bit heavy to drink before a run, but fine before a

of the Greek losses occurred, including that of Kallimachos, the commander. By noon it was all over. The surviving Persians had escaped, leaving about 6500 dead. The Athenian dead numbered under 200, the Plataians about 600. It was a stunning victory

, though, are genuinely useful to runners. We’re not saying they’ll become as indispensable as your Nike Air Pegasus, but you never know.To help you survive a 125 degree inferno…Okay, even with global warming we don’t have too many Saharan days in the UK

progressed to the point that your first marathon experience can be an enjoyable run. It doesn’t do you any good to enter a marathon that reduces you to a survival crawl punctuated by self-doubt and tagged with the postscript ‘I’m never running one