to establish your personal preferences.Your pre-race dietThe effects of tapering combined with carbohydrate loading have been examined in hundreds of studies, with researchers concluding that this practice improves triathlon times by two to three per cent

sunglasses) to help you reset your biological clock more quickly. Early morning walks are best for this. Do not overdo any exercise because at this stage you should be following a tapering programme as race-day approaches. BlistersIf you develop a blister

outdoors in the sun (without sunglasses) to help you reset your biological clock more quickly. Early morning walks are best for this. Do not overdo any exercise because at this stage you should be following a tapering programme as race-day approaches

begins early in the morning, try to train in the morning, too. You'll be better prepared for that early start, in terms of getting your body moving and maintaining performance. But keep an eye on your taper; as you reduce training in the lead-up to a race