much it would cost roughly and how much time it takes to train for a tri. Are there training plans specifically for triathlons?" – shin twigsYour best answersJust do itI did my first novice triathlon three years ago at Stratford, on my 20-year-old racer

It's a common enough problem: you resolve to follow your run with some strength exercises or flexibility training, but you're too worn out after running..."I am about to re-embark on a weight-loss running plan. I keep reading that cross-training

that needs to be taken into account when planning and assessing your training. The results of your treadmill test were interesting. If you really did reach your maximum effort at 177 heart rate then yes, you are training too hard every run. As you say, 165

an hour (eight and a half minute miling), you should be able to ride at between 10.5 and 17.5mph. But while bike miles burn less energy, you will be able to train for longer periods and repeat the mileage without the associated leg tiredness that running

boost your confidence. Remember to run frequently, rest when your schedule says to or when you’re tired, eat and drink well and surround yourself with positive people.General TrainingDo I need to run more than 13 miles in training? To complete the half

by helping you cover more miles with less effort,” says strength and running coach Paul Collins, author of Dynamic Dumbbell Training (£14.94, Meyer & Meyer). “A weakness in these muscles is often a precursor to injury.”To shore up your black spots and make

on training, nutrition, motivation, race tactics and the secrets of the course itself. Here at RunnersWorld.co.uk we've been listening to our MP3 players, watching the increasing popularity of podcasts over the past few months

if this doesn't feel right, he'll be treating it as a relaxed long run instead. Generally speaking, Dan's making great progress. A couple of setbacks aside, he now needs to focus on how well the rest of his training has gone to build his confidence

died of cancer last year – and I suspect her determination to cross the finish line in Paris will be, in part, a tribute to him. Mel is already a running club member, covering 20-25 miles a week, so the main focus will be on gearing training more

to improvements in general running efficiency and competitive ability." Gradual acceleration and deceleration will help to avoid injury. Your move After a training run, try 4 x 60m split into three 20m sections. Accelerate for 20m, cruise fast for 20m