problems, unlike this year when a tight right calf, caused by skipping, stopped me training for the three weeks leading up to the marathon.One thing I’d definitely keep, although this year it was brought on accidentally by the calf problem, will be a
is exhausting. The tight turns and relentless incline demand constant attention and leave me wondering how the hell I'm going to make it to the top on two wheels and no engine.Before today I'd never ridden in the Alps. My most significant encounter with hills
muscles need to be tight to keep you high in the water.Gorman says you should also be working on your flexibility, in and out of the pool, with basic stretches. If you suffer from tense shoulders from cycling, try making triceps stretches part of your
to be tight yet comfortable. It is also worth practising getting out of the suit so you don't waste valuable time in transition battling with it. Lubricate your ankles, knees, shoulders, elbows and neck with a product such as Body Glide to give yourself a
trainers but they can snap in the adrenalin-fuelled haste of transition," says Roberts. "My advice? Go with normal laces, cut down in length, with a toggle on the end. The toggle automatically locks the laces in place when you pull them tight."You'll need
," says Beer. "One aero and one vented helmet, so that when you know what the weather will be doing, you can make an educated decision about which helmet to wear." Tight Fit The idea behind compression socks is that they reduce muscle vibration – which
for 10-15 minutes at least twice a day (and preferably several times) for the first three days. Never apply heat to a new injury. Firmly compress the area using a bandage or compression material. If you're using a bandage, make sure it isn't so tight
children's playgrounds (find your nearest drop-off point at www.nikereuseashoe.com). Fabric recycling banks for your worn-out tops and tights can often be found by the more familiar newspaper and bottle banks.Spread the loveIf you say hello to every
- the tight turn and consequent bottleneck were more than made up for by the first sight of a BBC camera and once again crowds that must have been five deep, and as deserving of a round of applause as us runners. Running past the Maritime Museum, I looked up
podiatrist today and was told my PF was caused by an extremely tight "gastocnemius" muscle and that stretching was all I needed to do. After six weeks I'm up 'n' running again! The calf stretches have worked - if I do them religiously it prevents the pain
