into the same patterns year in, year out; running the same races, chipping away at the same PBs and getting frustrated by recurring injuries. That’s why we think 2012 should be the year to break the cycle.We’ve assembled a team of running heavyweights full

and the efforts of the British Triathlon Federation, race organisers and triathlon clubs around the country.Britain's top paratriathletes certainly work for their success. Sara Butler, 2009 British Champion in the Tri 7 category, trains for 11 hours each week

of which should put an end to ‘no sex’ complaints.Top tip Convince your partner to start running, too“IT’S RAINING OUTSIDE”Mass-participation events such as the Flora London Marathon, Race for Life and the Nike 10K lead to a seasonal upturn in the number

When you first take up running, what gets you out the door is sheer enjoyment. It's this that motivates you to complete your first race (and fans the desire to target your second and third...) and gives you the immense satisfaction of putting a hard

to be more motivated to complete them.KEEP IT PERSONALTime-effective training does not mean that you need to do every session at maximum intensity. It means that your training should be dependent on your strengths and weaknesses, and the type of race you

and the efforts of the British Triathlon Federation, race organisers and triathlon clubs around the country.Britain's top paratriathletes certainly work for their success. Sara Butler, 2009 British Champion in the Tri 7 category, trains for 11 hours each week

, the greatest demand is for Olympic-format races."At the top, standards are high and improving, especially for Olympic-distance triathlons. Alan Rose, Event Director for Just Racing, organiser of several qualifier events, has been managing triathlons for nine

Spring's the perfect time to pick up the pace – or the pieces – of your running regime. The weather's warming up, and runners' diaries will be packed with top racing opportunities over a huge range of distances and terrains. Whether you're worried

Zealand, for which they put up podcasts more regularly - is their most popular.They feature anything from news about the Ironman world, such as race reports, new races, developments in the sport, through to High 5 - the top five tips on any given subject

If you don't have a big race in your sights, it can be hard to stay focused. Challenge yourself, or join others with weekly, monthly or annual mileage targets. By setting yourself a mileage challenge you can combine the motivation of having a target