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Age-group tale: Powerman UK
Age-grouper Nik Cook curbs his competitive streak at the recent Powerman UK race in Sherborne, Dorset
Channel Judgment Day looms
No wetsuits, jellyfish and islands of rubbish. As she waits for the call, Lou outlines the specifics of her Channel relay swim
The Road to OtillO: DIY race kit
As OtillO nears, Roland swims in his run kit and runs in his swim kit for prep. And wonders why he’s entered “such a silly race”
A junior triathlete prepares for Hever Castle
Stephen Burgess, 15, on brick sessions and beating his dad
Shooting star
Lou Walker reflects on the news about a Channel swimmer’s death as she prepares for her own Channel swim
How to train for Tri for Bestival
With the festival nearing, Steven starts to contemplate the physical and mental exertion needed to complete his Tri for Bestival
Alpe d’Huez Assault Part 13: It’s the final countdown
With the race now just days away, the girls of Team 33Shake go for one last big push in the park, writes Warren Pole
Overspending and under preparing
There’s no going back now for Bronwen; it’s finally time for Vachery. And time to stop buying new kit
The Road to OtillO: Celtman, air miles and tailored tris
As they prepare for September's OtillO, Jackie and Roland take to the skies
New kit, old boys and tourist traps
The training picks up for Bronwen as Vachery nears. Cue too small Speedos, dawdling tourists and new shoes
Junior brothers aiming for Hever
Aged 11, 13, and 15, the Burgess brothers begin their Castle Series blog
Let’s talk tides and boats
Steven Diffey analyses one of Europe's busiest shipping lanes as he prepares for Bestival
Open-water tourism
Lou visits fast flowing torrents, 91m lidos and a bonkers swim spot in Dublin to avoid swimming in a pool…
Alpe d’Huez assault part twelve: The fifth discipline
Oily fingers and shiny shoes for the girls of Team 33Shake this week as Alpe d’Huez draws closer. Warren Pole reports…
Alpe d’Huez assault part eleven: Mission Blenheim
Supported by Warren Pole Team 33Shake take on their first ever race, the 2013 Blenheim Triathlon…
Work shocks and body clocks
A month ‘til Vachery and the gods of triathlon have got it in for Bronwen
Tri for Bestival
A swim, bike and run with Elton John awaiting at the finish? Steven Diffey plans his epic Bestival tri
Sink or swim…
His goal? To qualify for the GB age-group team at September's World Champs in Hyde Park. How? Via £10 notes and clamped cheeks. Here's Matt Lawton…
The road to OtillO: Thermals and sportives
100km runs, 14,000 participant sportives and OW swims in thermals? Roland and Jackie’s Sweden build-up continues
Alpe d’Huez assault part ten: In at the deep end
Warren Pole follows Team 33Shake as they take the open water plunge for the first time…
When fitness and guts aren’t enough
The sun is out but the water’s cold: Lou finds out what happens when fitness and guts aren’t enough
Run, forest, run…
Bronwen opts for dodging cowpats over post-pub detritus as she takes her Vachery training into the woods
Alpe d’Huez assault part nine: Blenheim is coming…
With their first race at Blenheim coming up, Team 33Shake are now deep into race admin and transition plans. Warren Pole reports…
