Don’t alter your run stride say researchers
A new study by a 2016 Olympian and a USA Track & Field consultant finds the stride length people naturally choose is the best for them, whether they are experienced or inexperienced runners.
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Why enjoying a sugary drink with a protein-rich meal may not be a good idea
Scientists have found enjoying a sugar-sweetened drink with a high-protein meal may negatively affect energy balance, alter food preferences and cause the body to store more fat.
7 off-road/quirky non-tri races to enter
All your races don’t have to be triathlons. From racing horses to slogs and bogs, here are our favourite UK events that’ll help improve your fitness, skills and race savviness…
Jan Frodeno’s key Ironman training sessions and advice
Survival is often the name of the game in Ironman. But don’t resign yourself to scraping through just yet… Smash it instead with world record holder Jan Frodeno’s go-faster advice
How to lose excess weight for triathlons
There’s no question that shedding any excess weight will help you race faster says 6x Ironman world champ Dave Scott. Here he shares some ideas about how to approach this.
Up close with Flora Duffy’s bike – the Scott Foil
Bike supremo Flora Duffy is the reigning ITU champ and looks set to go even faster in 2017 on her new ride. Over to Fluffy
How to improve your breaststroke
200m Olympic breaststroke swimmer Molly Renshaw passes on her tips for improving your stroke
Why am I slower swimming in a wetsuit?
Do you find swimming in a wetsuit actually makes you slower, rather than faster like it does for the majority of triathletes? John Wood has this advice
How to swim in a current
During your tri career there’s a very good chance you’ll encounter currents in the open-water swim, which can impact your performance. Andrew Potter has this advice
Liv Langma Advanced SL 0 road bike first ride review
Liv Cycling has just unveiled the new Langma women’s road bike, ahead of its racing debut at the Giro Rosa, which is designed to be the new queen of the mountains
BTF’s Jonathon Riall shares the secrets behind GB’s paratriathlon success
For 10 years, head coach Jonathon Riall has led GB’s paratriathletes to global success, including an individual gold in Rio. Here’s how…
7 Ironman pitfalls to avoid
The very nature of Ironman means that many people fail to get to the start line, the finish line or their goal time – it stretches the mind and body to, and beyond, their limits. So be warned: there are pitfalls and you need to be ready for them…
Ironman training: 5 common weaknesses and how to overcome them
Each discipline of long-distance triathlon presents unique challenges that must be defeated. Here are the most common problems… and how to resolve them
Ryf to go for Iron record at Roth
Daniela Ryf will attempt to break Chrissie Wellington’s world record at Challenge Roth 2017
6 race-day agonies to avoid
There are lots of opportunities for agony in triathlon, says Martn Brunt. Cramp, blisters, chafing, bashing your hand on a lane-rope, treading on an inner tube dust-cap in bare feet, wetsuit neck-rub, sunburn… and so on. Having thought about the various agonies I’ve endured in 15 years of racing, here are my six of the best… and it’s not just physical pain…
Cycling up hills: when you should sit and when you should stand
Staying seated when cycling is the norm, but getting out of the saddle will pay dividends when the gradient rises, says Mark McKay. Here’s what you need to know.
How to prepare for racing in hot weather
So how do you acclimatise for racing a triathlon in hot weather? Well, it’s a tricky question as it does take time for your body to adjust to the different climatic conditions, says six times Ironman world champ Dave Scott. But there are things you can do at home beforehand.
Swim training session with tools: get more power per stroke
Give your front crawl some extra oomph by training with paddles and pull buoys!
How to avoid jelly legs
Mark Kleanthous explains why your back might ache and your legs feel like jelly in T2, and how you can make them feel more comfortable
How to improve your mental toughness
Spending hours training your body? Great… But to be the best, you need to train your brain just as hard. We’ve rounded up some of the toughest athletes in triathlon, including Chrissie Wellington and Dave Scott, to share their secrets.
Essential skills: basic first aid for runners
Do you know what to do if your training partner gets sunstroke when out running or suffers a strain? Here’s some first aid advice from St John Ambulance
Jodie Stimpson 7 top tips for triathlon beginners
Entering your first triathlon? Top ITU racer Jodie Stimpson is here with tips on staying motivated and enjoying your achievements
How to start a triathlon club
Don’t have a triathlon club near you? Then how about forming your own? It’s not as complicated as you might think, says Chris Maxwell. Here he outlines the steps you’ll need to take…
