5 week countdown to Roding Valley Half Marathon

The Roding Valley Half Marathon, my first “competitive” event of 2010 looms closer taking place on 28 February. I’ve never run further than 10km previously, and to this day still haven’t run past the 12.5km mark, so yet to know if I’m able to last the extra 9.5km that I’ve not run previously.
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Video: Tim Don dishes out great advice for triathlon beginners

Wise word of advice for those new to the wonderful world of triathlon from one of the best in triathlon, Tim Don. “join a triathlon… all of a sudden there’s like-minded people…”
“…one of those sports where there are so many rewards…” Couldn’t agree with you more, Tim.

Video: Tim Don’s swim training tips for triathlon

Triathlete Tim Don explains why only training in a pool won’t quite cut it come race day.
“Try get in a lake, it is different. In a swimming pool try swimming a length with your eyes closed and you’ll be bashing off the lane rope, because that’s what happens in triathlon…”

Video: Tim Don dishes out advice for the bike transition

Triathlete Tim Don reveals his top tips for competing in a triathlon, including using a cheeky splash of baby oil.

Video: Tim Don triathlon training tips

Tim Don emparting his wisdom via the armchair…

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The Running Man

The GRIM Duathlon happened a few weeks ago now and the effects have worn off, thankfully. That was the first time I used my legs to “run” since the London Triathlon in the summer. Today, I ran again.