How to get your triathlon training back on track
Ideally, you’ll have trained hard in winter and will have big race-day plans. But what if that’s not the reality?
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Asgard Annexe High Security Bike Store review
Need a safe place to house your pride and joy, the bike which will help you fly to a PB? The Asgard Annexe, a police-approved bike storage unit, could be the answer
How to use the winter to make maximum performance gains
The bitter cold, fewer daylight hours, increased chances of illness. the winter is a taxing time for triathletes. Thankfully, you’ll learn to love winter with our 18 steps to the perfect off-season
Limar Air King TT helmet review
Has the Air King’s long development process been worth the wait and is it the fastest TT helmet money can buy?
Vegan Cold Sichuan Sesame Noodles
Here we have a noodle dish to blow you away, from expert nutritionist Kate Percy.
Which muscles do I use when running and cycling up hills?
Nick Beer explains the muscles you use hill climbing, whether it be running or cycling, and how to strengthen them
Incus Nova – a high-tech swim tool – review
Will this high-tech swim device revolutionise your technique? Tim Heming puts it to the test
Can anyone take part in triathlons? What if I’m not very fit?
Yes, anyone can take part in a triathlon, says Mel Berry. There are distances for everyone and it doesn’t matter how fit you are, male or female, young or old, fit or unfit – as long as you’re able to swim, cycle and shuffle. Here she shares this advice…
How to deal with your period on race day
Sometimes it’s unavoidable that come race day you’re on your period, and many ladies wonder how to deal with it. Dr Joanne Mallinson has this advice…
Lyme disease: What it is and how to prevent and treat it
If your training runs and rides, or family hikes and adventures, take you through leafy lanes, forest trails and moorland, you may be venturing into tick habitat. And a potential consequence could be Lyme disease, says Andrew Gold of Lyme Disease Action
Cardiac drift: what is it and how does it affect heart-rate training?
Exercise physiologist and performance coach Alan Couzens explains what cardiac drift is and how to take it into account when training.
What is piriformis syndrome, and how can you treat it?
Got a pain in the buttocks? It could be piriformis syndrome, says Nick Beer. Here he explains causes, symptoms and treatment
Limar Air Speed helmet review
Does the Air Speed helmet from Limar have all you need for tri race day? Matt Baird puts it through its paces
8-week off-season strength training plan
It’s that time of year when you can take a break from intensive tri training. But don’t pack away your gear just yet! This plan will give you structure to build base strength over the next two months…
Patrick Lange talks success, his training regime and his iron mindset
From nearly quitting the sport to becoming a two-time Kona champion, Patrick Lange’s path to Ironman greatness has been far from conventional. Here’s how he’s done it…
Swimskins: What are they and how much difference do they make?
Thinking about buying a swimskin for those non-wetsuit triathlons? Matt Baird explains how they work and weighs up the pros and cons
What is a groupset?
Confused about groupsets? Matt Baird and Pete Bonfield explain all you need to know and what to consider before purchase
Georgia Taylor-Brown’s top speed tips for the sprint-distance triathlon
Georgia Taylor-Brown is one of Britain’s most successful triathletes over sprint and Olympic-distance triathlon. Here’s her top advice…
David McNamee top speed tips for Ironman
With two Ironman World Championship podium finishes under his belt David McNamee has established himself as the greatest British male Ironman in history. But what advice does the former ITU racer have for increasing your Ironman speed? Over to David…
Alistair & Jonny Brownlee’s top speed tips for Olympic-distance triathlon
Alistair and Jonny Brownlee are the fastest and most successful siblings in sporting history. Here’s how they train for speed…
What’s the best bike set up for winter?
Disc wheels, profiled tubes and aerobars are all very well when you’re racing in the summer, but you’ll need something more practical for the winter winds and wet roads… Here’s what your bike will need to see it through the winter months out on the road
3 common freestyle swim technique faults explained
Incorporating drills into your swim sessions is key to correcting all manner of ‘mistakes’ made in the freestyle stroke. Here are our top three common technique problems and their solutions…
What’s the difference between a road bike and a mountain bike?
Built for completely different terrain, the road bike and mountain bike are as different as night and day. Here Matt Baird explains the key differences…
What’s the shortest triathlon?
If you want to give triathlon a go, but worried about your fitness, the super-sprint or ‘starter’ triathlon is the shortest recognised distance, but there are other options as well says Matt Baird.
