Let me say firstly and categorically that I am not an Ultra runner! I have never ran further than a marathon at one go and there is every chance that I might never do it again after this challenge. I classify myself as a triathlete who’s strongest discipline is running and ive also completed about

Ive competed in the Slateman Triathlon for the past 3 years and I absolutely love it.  Im not sure which element appeals to me most – the cold lake, the tough hilly cycle or the tortuous trail run, but they all combine to produce one amazing triathlon, which has become one of the most iconic

Here’s our take on triathlon gear, what you need and what you can do without.   THE BIG THREE: Bicycle – the pricey one! Well lets be honest they aren’t cheap, but if you get a few years use out of it you will certainly get your money’s worth.  Find out if you qualify for

  OK it’s slightly controversial but I think everyone should do a triathlon during their life, or at the very least anyone who participates in sport should do one!  It teaches you so much and you get such a sense of achievement.  But the same can be said for many sports, just why do I

  A lady runs laps of our estate dressed in a fur coat.  She comes around every few days and seems to do laps of the various other estates in the area. She hasn’t got much faster over the past few years, just plods along in whatever her quest is [insert here fitness / lose

Here’s my light-hearted rundown (pun intended) on running and what will make you go faster… or at the very least confuse you enough to make you think you are faster!   Gear – you’ll need to get a new pair of runners, you’ve had them for more than 300 miles.  Doesn’t matter if you still

I love microfibre towels.  They are so useful I don’t understand why everyone doesn’t use them. I see people in the gym and swimming pool using beach towels to get dried and its madness! Their towel takes up half of their bag and will waste a load of space in their washing machine and cupboard. 

You might be doing your first triathlon this year, or you might have friends or family doing the same… for what its worth I thought I would share my experiences.  Everyone’s experience is different but there are some general consistencies that you can learn from and can make your experience more enjoyable.  I have written