amounts of whole veg.7 If it didn't grow, walk or swim, don't eat it. Processed foods are loaded with harmful trans-fats and artificial sweeteners that play havoc with your metabolic system.8 Putting tomatoes in your sandwiches will keep you feeing
-impact exercises, such as swimming, cycling, or the elliptical trainer. If you’re relatively new to running, build up your mileage gradually and seek advice if you develop any problems.Last resortsIf you do suffer a back spasm, you may need to administer DIY first
decent level of fitness and honing your performance in all three disciplines – swimming, cycling and running – before competition starts again in the spring.The guide will help you achieve the basics in building core strength, developing stamina
This weekend brings more than 13,000 triathletes on a quest to swim, cycle and run around some of the capital's most iconic landmarks. The London Triathlon, an IMG Challenger World Event, returns for its 15th year and it continues to hold its status
Five years ago I was excitedly planning my first middle-distance triathlon. Training was going well but then an incident in a deep lake left me in such a state that I was unable to race. The event involved a sea swim at Weymouth, Dorset
you do just that. This workout is designed to:Mobilise the thoracic spine (upper back), which is key for swimming and running.Fire up the core through the active plank position to replicate the bodies position during the swim.Fire up the glutes - often
from London to Dover, a 22-mile swim across the English Channel and a 181-mile cycle from Calais to the Paris finish line - in an astonishing time of four days, one hour and 42 minute.Cadman made endurance racing history, while still finding time
Do you fly through transition with practised ease or are you a fumbler, juggling your gels as you struggle to find your second sock?One thing that's sure to help you slash seconds off your race time is a smooth and fast transition from swim to bike
Sometimes there is no substitute for experience. However, diligent preparation can often mitigate a lack of practical know-how and that, believe it or not, is the case with Ironman. Many tips are obvious: have a nutrition plan, know your pacing
the carb-loading low-down with these simple dos and don'ts.Rest and RecoveryBecome a better runner even after you've pulled off your trainers with these quick and easy recovery tips.Core StabilityA strong core will make you fitter and faster, as well
