together a guide to conquering open water. From techniques you can practise in the pool, to how to survive the swim start, we’ve got it covered.Each newsletter will also help you to fine tune your training thanks to insider advice from world champion

: April 26Madrid’s most important athletic event has seen around 200,000 runners attempt to complete the 42.2K run within the six-hour time limit, but only 120,000 have been successful to date – it is without a doubt survival of the fittest. The well

, 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

In New York City for the annual Runner's World Shoe Conference, Alison Hamlett enjoys some quality time with running legend Haile Gebrselassie ahead of his 'big apple' debut.Q. You're 37. Why has it taken you this long to run the NYCM?A. After I

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