previously meant a downgrade from my favoured half-marathon distance to the 10K this time around. I'd hadn't raced or timed myself over the distance before as I had never been that fond of it in training, but I felt excited about the challenge ahead as we set
about myself 19.0%to lose/maintain weight 12.8%to be competitive in races 9.4%to relieve stress 5.0%to train for another sport 4.5% MY RACING My favourite races are... 10K 35.7%Half-marathon 27.0%5K 14.5%Marathon 10.5%Cross-country 4.1%Triathlon 3
the FLM a couple of times, I can appreciate the amount of hours of training people put in, and the feeling of euphoria which can overwhelm you sometimes as you look at the crowds waving and encouraging you on. I am now one of those Waving, Cheering
Flora London Marathon.This is the part when the nerves are fighting with the excitement of being here, one part of me is saying 'what are you doing here among all these super-fit looking people?' while another bit of me is saying 'you've trained for it
, it was with a heavy heart - and legs - that I started the run - two pancake-flat laps of the marina's America's Cup buildings. I had done handful of brick sessions as part of my training but my legs were like jelly for the first lap. Then, on the second lap, my
offroad introduction. Enter online.Find out why you should train on trails.Hamsterley Mountain Bike Duathlon (Durham, November 20)Distance: 4K/27K/4KKeep legs ticking over with the prospect of this hilly duathlon. The bike route runs along a black mountain
weary arms on, although they do also come in handy for that They are suitable for cyclists and triathletes of any standard, although they take a bit of getting used to. Just don't use them in a race until you have had plenty of practice in training
Regular checksTrain all you like, but if you have a problem with your bike in a race it's going to put a serious dent in your time. All bikes pick up wear and tear - so all triathletes need to be aware of how to make repairs quickly. Follow
, while telling yourself 'I can do this' or 'I'm strong' can have the opposite effect."'Self-talk' yourself strongSport psychologists use the term 'self-talk' to describe what we say to ourselves before or during training and competition, and studies
funding towards coaching, training camps and the organisation of world class events we’re making it easier for them to achieve their dreams. With the 2009 athletics season starting at the end of this month, we are looking forward to some great
