possible but make sure you don't distract yourself with work or tasks that will cause stressHave all of your travel and accommodation plans sorted at least two weeks in advance to avoid last minute panic and stress.Race DayHave your racing kit packed

’d known when they started out. JOHN BINGHAM1. Three steps forward, two steps backI thought that once I’d started running regularly, I’d become increasingly better all the time. I thought my progress would be linear. For a while, that’s exactly what

line in London.But Lucy was dogged from day one with injuries and illness, and with the training she missed though injury and illness she did well to complete the race. (Updated April 30) Read more On December 5, all six winners travelled

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: "Hills are speedwork in disguise" Frank ShorterThe Fear: Hitting the WallThe Fix: Go Round it"Energy gels didn't exist when I was racing in the 1980s," says Rainsberger, "so runners were falling apart all the time. The body runs out of stored glycogen

, and there was a general feeling that this could be one of the toughest Ironman races on the circuit - and that was if the weather was good. But, as we all know, the only predictable thing about the British weather is its unpredictability.So, on the Saturday

- Saturday was given over to various promotional events - and was impressed by the atmosphere generated by supporters, and relieved by the range of abilities on show. Far from being the preserve of the elites, the Valencia Triathlon appeared to be all about

spirits, which will help you stick to your programme.Reserve a run: To make sure you continue your work-outs when travelling, book a room at a hotel that has treadmills and other fitness equipment. An early morning run or cross-training session

was an experience I will never forget. The first half was amazing: I met my mum, aunt and sister (who had travelled down to London with me to be my cheering squad) at mile 13 and I literally felt like I was on top of the world. The atmosphere was amazing, the crowd

at his favourite clubs, causing his manager endless headaches with his refusal to take his vitamin supplements, and taking a lax approach to what, when and where he ate.He now has a chef at his house and goes home to eat all his meals. His nutritional