heat with the humidity in the UK."Tim Don, 2006 ITU World Champion"At the 2005 World Championships in Japan I collapsed on the run through heat exhaustion. The lake was about 30°C, which I didn't take into consideration. Also, the bike was harder than I

distraction from the actual business of running.  There were the wonderful costumes, people who decided that 26.2 miles wasn’t enough of a challenge and had made it harder for themselves by wearing several stone of rhino, or being mauled by a life-size tiger

climes (or in hot working conditions in the UK) are still provided with salt tablets.For most runners, however, a sports drink should be adequate. I’d suggest 200ml of an isotonic drink just prior to running and 200ml every 15-20 minutes during your run

of heat illness HEAT EXHAUSTIONCause Failing to replace fluids and electrolytes when dehydration sets in.Symptoms A core body temperature of 102°F to 104°F, headache, fatigue, profuse sweating, nausea, clammy skin.Action plan Apply a cold pack on the head

is a good indicator of what you're losing through sweat alone," says Ryan.Myth 2: Overflow before you goGuzzling gallons before a run, ride or race will keep you topped up.The Truth: Top up as you goDrinking loads before a race will do little more than

and have been shown to reduce running performance over 10K by as much as 2 minutes. It is also worth noting that cases of exertional heat illness, such as heatstroke, are not isolated to the summer months. The best way to assess your fluid loss

You're a busy person. You have enough to think about. So you can forget these 10 worries once and for all."I don't have time to squeeze in a run today." As little as 10 minutes a day of continuous running can boost both your fitness and your mood

early in the race. Continue to regularly drink small amounts. Most athletes can tolerate 200-300ml every 15-20 mins but this will vary with the intensity of the exercise. You are more likely to drink them if the drinks are cool, palatable and easily

on the move.MEN'S BRIEFS Jockey Sport Stretch Trunk, £14 Contact www.deadgoodundies.com Extremely comfortable and wicked sweat away well. The waistband has a towelling inner

year, regardless of how hard we train: our age. But thanks to all the health benefits that running brings, you don't need to sweat each time a candle is added to your cake. "There's a big difference between biological age, or how old your body thinks