This year we followed four Olympic-distance newcomers as they trained for the Virgin Active London Triathlon, using TW's 10 Week Olympic Training Schedule. Now we can reveal how they fared on the big day and whether or not they acheived their race

2012 looks set to be another fantastic year for Helen Jenkins. The British triathlete, who was crowned ITU World Champion for the second time in 2011, will line up alongside the world’s best triathletes when she represents Great Britain

. Now it is perfectly normal for new triathletes to choose a long-distance race as their debut event.  Blame Chrissie Wellington. This remarkable woman has proved an outstanding role model, not just in terms of her world-beating ability, but also because of her

you run into trouble during the race, move to one side if you can so you can receive help without causing a pile-up.By remembering these few simple rules and ways of conducting yourself, you'll be helping to make the world of triathlon a happier place

blood sugar in check. It's also rich in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant.Many thanks to tenderstem.co.uk for providing this recipe, which was printed in the June 2011 edition of Triathlete's World magazine.

'd expected and I did not have time for all my energy drink. Lessons learned."Helen Jenkins, 2008 ITU World Champion"I once had a problem at the Windsor Triathlon with heat exhaustion - I hadn't drunk enough the day before the race, which was freakishly hot. I

of the top athletes in the world for his age group, and who Ralph has trained since 2001. Ralph offers one-to-one coaching and designs individual triathlon training programmes. He is also the author of the DVD, “Flexibility for triathletes and runners”. Find

to.Not keeping a training diaryIt's a simple task that can offer huge benefits, so why aren't you keeping a training diary?"It's vital, but it requires discipline," says triathlete Jenny O'Brien, who has represented Britain at the World Triathlon

guide to completing a triathlonDiscover the top 20 race day tips that'll help you zip to the front of the pack.Tick off everything you'll need to take with you on race day with this handy checklistTriathlete's World Fab FourCatch up with the progress

.CarrotsCarrots are bursting with vitamin A, important for good vision, cell growth and maintaining a strong immune system.Many thanks to eggrecipes.co.uk/mealsinminute for providing this recipe, which was printed in the May 2011 edition of Triathlete's World magazine.