.personalbestgb.com), which organises triathlon training camps abroad. He says that as well as a much-needed dose of sunshine, training camps provide an opportunity to meet like-minded people. "We have a really mixed bag at our training camps, from Olympians to beginners

It is normal to have mixed feelings about the swim portion of a triathlon. Even experienced triathletes can feel nervous about the washing machine-experience that is the swim start. But with the right guidance you can make a first-class start.1

'm not in great shape at the moment but I'll probably run it in around 43 minutes.What tips do you have for people taking part in their first 10K in Manchester?It's an ideal distance for beginners because it's not too far, so anyone who's generally fit can get

little bit wild, but it can also be a wonderful experience: unrestricted, exhilarating and otherworldly. Whether you're a beginner or a world champion, three things will dictate how you perform: fitness, technical skills and mental preparation. You

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– the difficult one is swimming. In a race we cannot keep looking at our heart-rate monitor or stopwatch,” says Bill Black, who coached the GB Men’s Triathlon Team at the Sydney Olympics. “But if we train at a certain pace in the pool we can keep cross

In a world where beliefs about exercise are either long-held or fleeting (you know, until something better comes along), it can be difficult to know if we're doing the right thing at the right time. And while some rules of fitness are backed up with studies and research, others a...

significantly faster on the roads, even when I'm doing the same distances at the end of a triathlon. I think the difference is that when using a treadmill, you can force yourself to run at a set pace for a set amount of time, regardless of how you feel. I never

'm too tired after running to do any cross-training?What sort of cross-training is best for boosting core strength?Are there any training plans specifically for triathlon? And how much kit will I need?Family RunningHow can I encourage my children to run

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