attracted more than 700,000 women to more than 200 events, and raised more than £50 million for research into cancer. Cancer Research UK has also launched a successful 10K programme and continues to work closely with teams of runners and fundraisers at major

selection day in Birmingham on December 4 2010, where you will meet the coaches, PRO Team experts and Runner's World staff to assess your health, fitness and injury history. Shortly after the selection day, we will choose a final shortlist of 18-24 runners

to the start line this morning.Mickael (left) Thierry (centre) Glyn (right) - Day 2Day 2 – Colombes to Lavilletertre, 30.1 milesA very relaxing lie in till 7:30. Had breakfast at the accommodation of croissants, bread, jam and coffee. After packing the cars we

for parking, bathrooms and bike check.”Dennis Meeker, top age-group athlete and Team Timex member. He has been racing triathlon since 1995, winning the first ever Zoot Sports 5430 Ironman-distance race in 20013. From swim to bikeYour training should also

between being comfortable or stressed in your race - and that translates into precious seconds and peak performance.    Health and safetyCarolyn Hewett, winner of the 2009 TIMEX WomenOnly Triathlon, is extremely short sighted. "At my first Ironman

winner at the 2006 World Championships AquathlonLondon TriathlonWHEN August WHERE London's DocklandsDISTANCE Super Sprint (400m/10K/2.5K), Sprint (750m/20K/5K),Olympic (1.5K/40K/10K)SWIM Dock BIKE Closed roads RUN Closed roads www

. Heart-rate monitorA heart-rate monitor consists of a chest strap and transmitter and a receptor unit (usually worn as a watch). The best-known brands are Polar, Suunto and Timex, and prices start at around £60 for a basic unit. "Heart-rate monitors are a valuable

own plan on the calendar which will then synchronise with the watch on connection. These plans can be as in-depth or vague as you like (for example, run at 10mm pace for one mile, then 10 intervals of 400m at 8mm pace followed by two minutes at 12mm