Dermott Hayes

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

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…

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

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…

Get set for your first-ever 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run with this six-month, beginner-friendly training plan…

Racing a sprint-distance triathlon this season? Then you need our expert advice and eight-week sprint-distance training plan to help guide you to the finish line

Smash out this final three-month block of training to ensure Ironman race-day success with this Ironman peak-phase training plan

Been inspired to attempt your first full Ironman-distance race but unsure where to start? Well you won't go too far wrong with Dermott Hayes' 12-month Ironman training plan...

Think you’ve got your training nailed? Think again. There are a few common but catastrophic mistakes all triathletes are guilty of. Here’s what you need to do to avoid them – and perform better.

Is it possible to get in a beneficial workout on your daily work commute, asks one of our readers? Coach Dermott Hayes says yes, and here's how…

Have three months to train for your first Olympic-distance triathlon? Here's a training plan from Dermott Hayes that will help

Want to master the middle-distance triathlon, commonly known as the 70.3 or half-Ironman? Dermott Hayes has a 70.3 training plan that'll help ensure you're race ready...

This six month standard-distance triathlon training plan is for athletes planning to do a standard-distance triathlon and training around four times a week, between seven to eight hours.

Want to start the next tri season raring to go? Then this 8 week off-season plan that involves hitting the bike and run trails will have huge form and fitness benefits

Thinking about racing duathlons in the autumn and winter? Then it’s time to switch focus to duathlon and race strong to the end of the year. Here's a four week training plan to help you make the switchover from triathlon to duathlon.

Whatever your experience, working on your base fitness pre-season is crucial for a successful race season. Coach Dermott Hayes has a cunning plan…

Start building a solid base in training now and have your best race season ever next year. Over to Dermott Hayes and his three-month plan for those aiming for Olympic distance glory next season…

If running is your weakest link, this run strength training plan will help improve your running fitness and speed in just eight weeks

New to running, and wondering when and how you should introduce interval sessions into your run training? Dermott Hayes explains all

Blend two disciplines together in your training and become a transition titon and a stronger and faster athlete! Yep, it’s time to work on brick sessions with coach Dermott Hayes…

With the 2020 race season in limbo, now’s the ideal time to take an off-season approach to your training. Dermott Hayes explains how…

Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is causing havoc across the globe, not least to the world of sport with events being cancelled or postponed at an alarming rate. So what happens to all that training if you find your A-race has been cancelled? Coach Dermott Hayes has the advice…

Make that all-important leap from base to build phase and get set for Ironman race-day success. Dermott Hayes has the training plan…

Dermott Hayes explains why you shouldn't forget your brick sessions during the off-season