Fartlek running originated in Finland in the 1930s and has been used by countless runners and, more recently, multisport athletes ever since. 　　The basic translation of fartlek is ‘play with speed’, with the aim being to mix your pace within the session but without stopping like you might during an interval session. 　　What are the benefits of fartleks for triathlon?...

　　For many, taking on a middle-distance triathlon is hard enough, but what if you want to make it extra challenging? Well, then you'd probably want to take on one of the toughest 70.3 races in the world... 　　To help you on your masochistic pursuit of a challenge, we've pulled together a list of middle-distance races that'll really test you. 　　11....

　　Warming up for a run mostly involves gentle jogging and dynamic stretching but how often do you pay attention to your feet beforehand? 　　I would say most of us spend little or no time getting their feet ready, which is surprising considering they do most of the hard work! 　　With over 7,000 nerve endings, 33 joints, 26 bones and more...