In short:The author, a four-time triathlon champion, discusses training routines, motivation, nutrition, race strategy, and proper swimming, cycling, and running form. Full Review: The author, a four-time triathlon champion, discusses training

of running; goal-setting for competitive runners; developing a plan for total body fitness; strategies for successful racing from the 800-metre through the marathon; integrating psychological and physiological aspects of athlete development; and stress

wishing to improve on racing strategy, its authoritative pages reveal a wealth of information on: structuring an effective build-up and taper; training harder without doing too much; improving your endurance and pace judgement; and producing your best

the race. Galloway has designed a low-mileage marathon training program that has been used by over 10,000 people with a 98 percent success rate. The book includes the latest information on workouts, form innovations, pace charts, prediction tables

% there is nothing more effective. 70 - 100 grammes 2 hours before you race will complete your carboloading strategy and will aid hydration. Don't mess with the carbo/protien mix products pre race as you get minimal benefit from protien. Save that for post race

. Especially in summer. Weaknesses: Dissolves quickly, easy to measure, relatively cheap and very easy on the stomach.I found it worth the effort for runs over 12 mile. Especially in summer. Overall: Great as a base for your hydration and nutrition strategy