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About

Abby Coleman is a sports scientist who completed her degree in sports and exercise science at the University of Bath.

She's previously worked at the Porsche Human Performance Centre as an exercise physiologist before joining the team as our resident sports scientist.

Her qualifications include: BSc in Sports and Exercise Science, Precision Nutrition Certificate and Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy.

Articles by Abby Coleman

Nutrition

Hypoglycaemia versus hyperglycaemia: what’s the difference?

What’s the difference between hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia? And how could each one negatively affect training and racing? Sports scientist Abby Coleman has the answers…

10 March 2022 / 08:00 GMT10 March 2022 / 11:06 GMT

Hypoglycaemia versus hyperglycaemia: what’s the difference?

Goggles

Best swimsuits for women: 15 options tested for training

Need some new swimwear for some tough training in the pool? Helen Webster tests and rates the best 18 swimsuits for women available now

16 January 2025 / 14:16 GMT16 January 2025 / 14:16 GMT

Best swimsuits for women: 15 options tested for training

Swim Clothing

Best neoprene socks for swimming in cold water

Want to keep open-water swimming during the winter, but feet suffering from the cold? Here are some of the best cold-water swimming socks you can buy right now…

16 January 2025 / 12:35 GMT16 January 2025 / 12:35 GMT

Best neoprene socks for swimming in cold water

Wetsuits

How should your wetsuit fit?

Wondering how do you know a wetsuit fits properly, especially when buying in a shop with no water, when you should you upgrade? Here’s Emma-Kate Lidbury with the answers

16 January 2025 / 11:51 GMT16 January 2025 / 11:51 GMT

Run shoes

Carbon-fibre plates in run shoes: what they are, how they work and whether they’re worth the hype

Carbon-fibre plates are now all the rage in sports footwear. Tim Heming explains what they are, how they work, and debates their place in competitive running

16 January 2025 / 11:28 GMT16 January 2025 / 11:28 GMT

Carbon-fibre plates in run shoes: what they are, how they work and whether they’re worth the hype

News

Triathlon legend Lucy Gossage wins 2025 Spine Race

Triathlete and cancer doctor Lucy Gossage takes on the brutal Spine Race for a second time and wins the women’s race

16 January 2025 / 08:57 GMT16 January 2025 / 09:25 GMT

Triathlon legend Lucy Gossage wins 2025 Spine Race

Athletes

World champion Alex Yee to tackle his first London Marathon

Attempting 26.2miles while at the peak of his triathlon powers is an enticing prospect. Tim Heming unveils why…

15 January 2025 / 12:15 GMT14 January 2025 / 17:19 GMT