: buoyancy-helping wetsuits are banned in the 2.4 mile swim in the bay of Kailua-Kona, strong cross winds are common in the 112-mile bike ride across the Hawaiian lava desert, and the marathon leg along the coast is a run in often sweltering temperatures

Q. I’m planning to train for some single-discipline events over the winter. Should I carry on training in the other two disciplines or reduce my training in those areas? Do most triathletes dial back the swimming in winter?A. Well done on having a

Whether you're tripped up in transition, or you struggle with the swim, everyone has different weaknesses and strengths when it comes to triathlons. That's part of the appeal - and the challenge - of a multi-sport event. To help make that leap

it dry out from the swim. A clever wedge at the end of the Velcro tab means you'll never be fiddling to thread the tab through, and if you're a fashion-conscious triathlete - and who isn't? - the pearlescent shimmer and neat design add pizzazz

Ironman 70.3WHEN June WHERE Wimbleball, SomersetDISTANCE Half-Ironman (1.9K/90K/21.1K)SWIM Lake BIKE Road RUN Road/grasswww.ironman.com/events/ironman70.3Don't be confused by the suffix: in 2006, the World Triathlon Corporation declared all

the Olympic distance Michelob ULTRA London Triathlon last year.Heidi Age.... 29Strengths RunningWeaknesses SwimmingTriathlon experience... NonePB's10K - 39 minsMarathon - 3:13Favourite Races... Ultra MarathonsMy training programmeThe Runner The runner among

've got an eager training partner (another possible IM candidate) to share the pain and long rides with.Ironman target: 14h30m or to finishMy trainging for February to June 2005Swim - 87,666 metres (39.6 hrs)Bike - 1,452 miles (99.5 hrs)Run - 223 miles (35

to iron creases in thanout!PB's10K - 48minsHalf-Marathon 1h 56minsbMarathon 4h 27minsSee my RW profileMy handy links • Mike's Amazing Cakes• RW's Q+As page --About me Always go to the gym at least 3 times a week. Aimingto cycle 50 miles a week, swim 5K a

mouthfuls of mucky water when the swim leg of your triathlon takes place in a reservoir for drinking water.Athletes took advantage of the good weather conditions to make quick work of the two-lap 1.5K swim. The bike course was a scenic 40K trek through

take your bike with you."Session 115 mins (at least) on the bike to the pool or swimming lake at warm-up pace.15-min swim at race pace: "But shake it up every now and then - go longer or shorter and vary the pace. Be creative with your training," says