riding with a high cadence on a lower gear to replicate the looser motions of the run. Once off the bike take a few seconds, even on race day, to really focus on the length of your strides. Bricking itPractise, practise and practise again. That

I am hoping to run at least one half marathon this year.  I've run a few 10mile races so I'm pretty confident I can add on the extra miles.  The first of the two races I have my eye on is in August, the second not until October.  I plan to do some 5

and time 1hr 30mins. Then did a local 10km race using the same pedometer which was telling me I had done 16km and this took me 1hr 10 struggling hard. Does this make sense as I'm not too bright when measuring the distance. many thanks. Juliet, bin

twice:-) Well done,If your interested in Ultra races and want any info the best place to ask may be on the 'Triathlon / Ultra / Adventure racing etc' forum (in the Tri tab) Good for you Philip.You have probably already found that it is addictive.Got any

I'm thinking of doing a triathlon in the Summer, but I have no idea what equipment I will need.  I'm guessing a half decent road/racing bike and a wet suit, but what else?  As I've never done a triathlon before, I have idea whether I'll enjoy it so

for another person. We divide our shoes into three main categories (cushioned, stability and motion control); and three minor ones (performance training, racing and off-road). The first three are everyday options and are categorised essentially by your

minute) A measure of heart rate.Brick Training session combining two disciplines (e.g. cycling and running) used to simulate race experience and help your body adapt to switching sports quickly. BTF (British Triathlon Federation) The national

It was hot, really hot, really, really hot. It was the kind of day that race directors and veteran marathon runners dread, and which new runners ignore as they chase their dreams. Trouble wasn’t brewing; it was boiling.I ran the first few miles

as enjoying it to date but want to keep enjoying it . How did you train? ive done 8 halves, and my pb is 2.23, so i think thats brilliantgo and enter another race, that wil get you going Why have you turned decadent Hippo? Didn't see you in the Sunday papers

-in-week-out, and repeating exactly the same runs and sessions on the same day of each week. While that may feel comfortable and familiar, it’s not actually the best way to improve. Mix up your training, try new sessions, enter races of wildly varying distances and you