in the army and qualified as a personal training instructor (PTI) before becoming a full-time professional athlete.During her army stint she competed against her unit, in the army championships and against other services. "The races in the services are mega

Q I don’t race longer than 10K. Do my training runs need to be any longer than this distance? A Yes – longer runs are beneficial, even for 5K and 10K runners, because there is a relationship between endurance and speed. Although a lot shorter than a

Forerunner 405 A top-end digital camera to record your journey A VIP Race-Day Package Accommodation in an exclusive London hotel the night before the race Travel to and from London, up to the value of £200 VIP hospitality before

meal at lunchtime the day before the race, then top up with light meals and snacks.Remain well hydrated but don't drink more than normal or drink extra sports drinks.PreparationRelax and try to take your mind off the race with other projects when

(return travel and accommodation included) Accommodation in an exclusive London hotel the night before the race VIP hospitality after the race to help you recover like a pro Lucozade Sport Super Six adidas running vest, tracksuit top

will see the brand new Hell in the Middle race launch on Cannock Chase. You can enter the race exclusively through runnersworld.co.uk – find out more and enter here now. One lucky winner will receive a complete 'head to toe' kit package

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GETTY IMAGESTravelling on foot might well leave behind a lighter carbon footprint than other ways of getting around. But with just a few simple tweaks to your training and racing routine it’s easy to become an even greener runner.KIT Over 1

Hard Training Q&AsTRAINING GENERAL• Do I need to take an "easy week" when my average mileage isn’t that high? • Should you try and break through ‘the wall’ in training? • Is it just the cold weather, or am I getting fitter? • How do I overcome

effect upon your running fitness.My recommendations would be:1. To restrict any cycling preparations to the final 12 weeks before the triathlon (although you could fit in a few easy rides before this on top of normal training).2. To continue with your