Matt Baird

Recent articles by Matt Baird

How much does it cost to enter and race an Ironman?

How much does it cost to enter and race an Ironman?

Best aero road helmets reviewed

Best aero road helmets for triathlon reviewed

Best bike jackets

Best cycling jackets reviewed for men and women in 2021

Improve your swim at home with these dry-land workouts

How hill training improves your strength, fitness, and stamina

How hill running improves your fitness, strength and endurance

Mountain biking can improve your key cycling skills considerably

Does mountain biking help your road cycling?

How to get your triathlon training back on track

3 recipes using Christmas leftovers

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Ironman race-day: how to pace each leg

Understanding how power is generated and most effectively used could pay dividends on the bike leg © James Mitchell

Cycling power secrets: how to increase and understand it so you can apply it effectively

How to maximise your pool time to improve your swim

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How to pace your run like a pro for maximum performance

Ironman World Championships in Kona: course and tactics

How to reduce the chances of getting a strain and other injuries when swimming

Matt debates the merits of a pre-race gammon steak at the UK Ultimate. Credit: UK Ultimate Triathlon

12 things I learnt from my first Ironman-distance triathlon