Gareth Marshall

Craig Alexander has not only won the Ironman World Champion five times but has also won three medals at full Ironman distance, plus two at 70.3. He is also the only athlete to have won the Ironman and 70.3 world titles in the same year.

You may wonder how this is possible, well a typical training week might for him might include around 20-25km of swimming, 400-800km on the bike and up to 100km of running.

It’s always great to wear new trainers for the first time and for the past month I have been running in the new K-Swiss Blade Max. I’ve stuck with my Nike trainers for a while but after a gait analysis by the Sweatshop in Fulham, I decided it was time for a change.

Probably not the lightest running shoe but not heavy either and definitely come with the support and comfort I was after. My running speed has also increased, not sure if it is down to increasing fitness or the shoes so for now will put it down to a combination of both.

Was a bit nervous about dropping nearly £100 on a brand that are not as well known as a running shoe, but I am really glad I did. If K-Swiss running shoes are good enough for the elites at Ironman Kona then I guess that sealed the deal!

Ever since I was a kid, I've loved watching the Tour de France. I honestly think it's the world's toughest sporting event.

The finish line of Le Tour de France

For years I have wanted to see the Tour live and watch the riders finish this epic race. Although due to the Olympics this year, it is probably not the best year to be watching as their focus will also be on that. I still believe it will be an amazing life experience.

I have walked up and down the road twice now and there is something magical about it and I cannot wait for the conclusion to happen before my eyes.

So on the 22nd July, I will be standing on the Champs Elysees watching as the riders do their final push to the finish.

Javier Gomez - Beyond Reason