Winter brings icy roads and even icier open waters to the UK, which means triathlon is really only suited to our self-styled summer. But that doesn't mean your competitive juices have to dry up when the cold settles in - the UK hosts a growing
combination of hand signals and voice to indicate hazards."Going the distanceIf you're planning a long run or bike ride, David Tilbury-Davis, a Level III triathlon coach, recommends that you carry a mobile phone in a waterpoof bag - it won't be much use
went off with a faint pop and for a second my heart stopped... and then I swam. Before I knew it I was cruising, and since I'd never done the distance in open water I was quietly pleased when I saw my time. On the bike, it was lovely to hear people
management and includes specific sections on charity walks, road races and triathlon events.The British Association of Road Races (BARR) is a non-profit organisation that "fosters and promotes safe and well-organised road running in the United Kingdom." Open
of the futuristic Mercedes World driving circuit, open to runners for the first time this year.--Thanet 20 (Kent, March 2) Bracing, coastal course along the northern edge of Kent, interspersed with short, sharp turns up and down the clifftops to keep you on your
eyes open one scorching late-summer day, I decided I couldn’t abandon my entry altogether, as it set off from the park at the end of my road and it was for charity. I downed a couple of pints of water and resolved to cough up the charity donation, trot
swim, I had to overcome fears of open water swimming. It took perseverance; you have to just keep trying. The bike posed problems too, I had to buy one for a start, and when I did I fell off twice outside the bike shop as I couldn’t cope with clipless
of the drive, then there’s the peace and quiet, the open road, the feel of freedom - and no one around but you and a few choice tunes. Steve Mobley 2 I love being up and out early on those really cold, crisp mornings when you’re all toasty in winter thermals
this story) Jaime Ashton on how weight loss and determination got her around Lake Vyrnwy – and how her local running club welcomed her with open arms …‘It was so daunting, turning up on the Wednesday night, knowing that I was a slow but determined runner. I
but quite frankly I think I'll give open water swimming a miss for a little while longer... - PhilPubFebruary, March, September and October are the Duathlon months. - Tri TaffiaMud Sweat and Gears at Sherwood Pines could be a start if you fancy an off
