Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
What’s the difference between your abductors and adductors?
Personal trainer Pete Gaffney explains how important strong abductor and adductor muscles are for athletes, and why they shouldn't be forgotten in your strength and conditioning workout routine...
21 of the best triathlons in the UK
From sprint distance to Ironman, we list 21 of the best triathlons in the UK
What’s a good swimming pace?
Want to know how your swim speed compares in triathlon racing? Andrew Sheaff considers all factors to help you focus on what you might need to do to get faster…
Two drills that will improve your breathing when swimming
These simple drills from top coach Andrew Sheaf will transform your breathing and, vis-à-vis, your triathlon swimming…
Triathlon clothing: What to wear for a triathlon
Picking the right triathlon clothing can save you precious seconds in transition and help make you more streamlined on the fly, so here's our advice for what to wear for a triathlon
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Triathlon times: What’s a good triathlon time?
We look at the different distances involved in triathlon and explain what a good triathlon time would be for each
World's best triathlons: 31 to do before you die
So you want to go out in style? You want to say, yep, done that and, without doubt, got the T-shirt? But with so many races to choose from, how will your tri racing CV look when it’s time to shuffle off this mortal coil? Well, look no further! Here's our list of the world's best triathlons...
Free 8-week supersprint triathlon training plan
Want to try triathlon but don't know how to start training? This eight-week super-sprint training plan will ease you in and before long you will be addicted to the sport
Triathlon distances: Every race format explained
We explain the variety of triathlon distances you can race, from the shortest, the super-sprint, all the way up to the full-distance Ironman
The simple trick that will transform your swim kick
Developing an efficient kick will help improve body position and increase speed, but many swimmers approach it wrong. Andrew Sheaff has the solution…
Beginners
The best budget triathlon kit for 2024: our top picks
Do high costs and a crazy amount of kit needed hold you back from doing triathlon? It's true that tri's not the cheapest sport, so here's our favourite budget kit options to get you on that start line
What's a brick session?
A brick session is a training set that involves more than one discipline/sport back-to-back, says Matt Baird. Here he explains why they are an important part of a triathlete's training programme
How to train for a duathlon
Training and racing for run/bike/run over the off-season months is a great way to keep you fresh – and get even fresher – for the next triathlon year. Coach Dermott Hayes has the advice…
Bike
How to improve your cycling efficiency
Focussing on cadence drills can help improve your pedalling coordination and, as a result, your efficiency throughout the off-season. Ben Bright shows you how…
Beginner's guide to off-road biking
Off-road biking is a great way to mix up your training and build new skills in preparation for the race season. James Costley-White explains the basics…
How science can help us bike and run faster
Beating drag and heat on the bike and run is the ultimate goal of all competitive triathletes, so how is it achieved? James Witts, with the help of Huub Design, dives into the scientific detail…
Children
Training for triathlon as a young female
Looking for advice for girls embarking upon triathlon? Nutrition, avoiding overtraining and keeping it fun when your young body is still growing are some of the things to consider...
Best kids’ running shoes on the market
We’ve rounded up the best kids’ running shoes available online so you can make sure your children have a high-quality pair whether they’re running, walking or taking part in a sports session.
How much strength training should kids do?
Is your child a keen athlete? Top sports injury rehab specialist Nick Beer explains how much strength training children should do, and how to introduce it into their schedule.
Clubs
Titan Triathlon Club (Tamworth)
Adwick Triathlon Club
Adwick triathlon Club the original Doncaster based Triathlon Club formed in 1994.
We are based at Adwick Leisure Centre allowing all abilities to access a friendly and welcoming Triathlon Club. Come and try us at our next training session, if you like us its only £25 per year and the fee includes a club T shirt when you join, and after that you just pay as you train.
Ocean Lake Triathlon
All levels of athlete
Injuries
How to prevent and recover from muscle, tendon and ligament injuries
How to stay injury-free before the start of race season
As you start to ramp up your training before the start of a new season the risk of injury can also increase. But with the right advice and exercises they can be easily prevented…
Will walking on a torn meniscus make it worse?
Knee injuries can be painful and frustrating, but they can also be confusing. To help, senior physiotherapist Ollie Errser explores if walking on a torn meniscus will make it worse...
How to improve your strength and reduce injury for triathlon racing
Include some S&C work into your training schedule and get ready to elevate your swim, bike and run performance. British Triathlon S&C coach Matt Croyle provides the advice and sessions…
Long distance
What's it like to race the Ironman World Champs?
2023 marked the first year that the Ironman world championship was contested on two different days, in two different countries. Here, we hear from two UK age-groupers who raced Nice and Kona, respectively, on two historic days for the sport…
How to improve your Ironman swim
Just because the swim in a long-distance triathlon is less than 10% of the total doesn't mean you should ignore training for it in favour of the other two disciplines says Andrew Potter. Here he explains the importance of a successful Ironman swim and how to get faster...
How much carbohydrate, fluid and sodium do I need per hour for an Ironman?
Finding the right fuel and hydration balance can be tricky, but here's how to work out how much carbohydrate, fluid and sodium you need per hour for a long-course race
Nutrition
Spinach crepes
Vibrantly green yet utterly delicious, these spinach pancakes are ideal as a post-workout supper. Plus, they pack in your 5-a-day!
Beetroot hummus with homemade tortilla chips
Make your healthy hummus even more nutritious by adding performance-boosting beetroot
Lemony tortellini soup
This lemony tortellini soup is light on the stomach, very tasty, and is a great weekday training meal to keep your glycogen levels topped up and your muscles healthy…
Off-season Training
How to set goals for the next race season
It's always a good idea to set some training and racing goals for next year. But how and where to start? Ben Bright shows you…
Essential off-season bike and run sessions for triathlon
Ready to make this your best winter yet? Well these bike and run sessions from Ben Bright and Non Stanford will help get your body ready for you best race season yet…
Why you should do an end-of-season review
Now’s the time to look back, reflect, and, most importantly, says Ben Bright, learn for next race season…
Open-water swim venues
Open-water swimming venues and information from across the UK
Race-day Advice
Helvellyn Triathlon: Race info, tips and training advice
Fancy racing one of the UK's toughest triathlons? Past winner Richard Anderson provides essential advice on how to finish strong at the Helvellyn Triathlon…
How to race well in the heat
A deterioration in performance is inevitable when racing triathlon in the heat. But those losses can be minimised with our proven heat-beating toolbox…
London Triathlon: Race info, tips and training advice
The London Triathlon is getting closer, so here's tri coach Phil Paterson's top tips for beginners at this UK classic
Run
What is vVO2 and how is it beneficial for triathlon?
vVO2 is an exercise physiological term few have heard of, but many could benefit from. Here’s all you need to know…
How to improve your run technique for triathlon
Want to feel faster, fresher and be at less risk of injury this season? Then now’s the time to work on your run technique. Andrew Woodroffe shows you how…
What is jogger's nipple and how to prevent it?
Exercise is the elixir of life. But every now and then it causes one big problem: jogger’s nipple. Thankfully, not only are there simple ways to treat it, there are proven ways to prevent it, too…
Swim
The drill combination that will improve your catch
Three super simple drills that, when used together, will produce faster and more effective swimming. Andrew Sheaff has the advice and videos to follow…
Two more ways to challenge your swim drills
To keep improving you need to create new challenges, says swim coach Andrew Sheaff. And one way is to change how you use drills, as he explains here…
How to strengthen your wrists to improve your swim pull
It's time to pinch a pair of paddles! Why? Because, says swim coach Andrew Sheaff, it'll help build a stronger and more controlled wrist for a more efficient pull stroke…
Training plans
Whatever your standard, ability, goal and time available we will have a triathlon training plan for you. From beginner to advanced, supersprint to Ironman, whether you want to improve your swim, bike or run, or all three triathlon disciplines we have it covered
Free 6-month Ironman training plan that's simple to use
With bricks, race-pace efforts, open-water swims and the tapering period, this 6-month, easy-to-follow Ironman training plan will take you up to your big Ironman race day in optimum condition
Free Ironman 70.3 training plans
Moving up to a middle-distance triathlon and want some help with your training? Here's all the advice you need plus two free training plans…
Free 6-month Olympic-distance training plan for beginners
Get set for your first-ever 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run with this six-month, beginner-friendly training plan…
Women
The tips you need to improve your sleep
We all know the golden rule of getting 7-8 hours of sleep a night but how many of us are actually hitting that? And if we’re not, why not? Lauren Drinkwater dives under the covers to find out how to get more zzz’s…
Can you exercise safely while pregnant?
There’s a lot of misinformation about the risks of exercising during pregnancy, but, as Lauren Drinkwater explains, done right it can have myriad benefits for mother and baby. Here's what to focus on in each trimester…
How does the menstrual cycle impact training and racing?
When your period arrives, the last thing you might feel like doing is training. But the right kind of exercise at the right time in your cycle could be extremely beneficial. Lauren Drinkwater explains…