What is a triathlon?
A triathlon is one, demanding, race composed of three different elements to it; swim, bike and run. We explain how it works
A triathlon is one, demanding, race composed of three different elements to it; swim, bike and run. We explain how it works
Physio Shelly Chakraborty explains what happens to your body when you start exercising or begin again after period of rest
A foam roller can help to achieve similar benefits to deep tissue massage and, used correctly, can help to improve flexibility and decrease muscle tension. In conjunction with a regular strength and conditioning programme, this humble piece of equipment can help to keep you injury and niggle-free. Below are four key areas that need the most attention.
Andy Blow from Precision Hydration explains how a woman’s hydration needs differ to that of a man’s
Want to go long for the first time? Or hoping to beat your Ironman PB? Dave Scott shares his go-long, go-faster, training tips
Tim Don has known setbacks like few others in the sport, after a car vs bike collision in October 2016 almost took his life and put paid to his Kona podium-finishing dreams. Tim Heming chats to Dom on his remarkable recovery…
Suffer from gastrointestinal issues when racing and training, and heard the FODMAP diet could help? Sports nutritionist Stephen Smith explains…
Get pins and needles in your feet when you run? Sports injury rehab expert Nick Beer explains causes and solutions
Dermott Hayes explains the difference between training for strength and training for endurance, and why triathletes need to do both
Read our essential tips on how to muscle into triathlon’s top tier, starting with some specific ‘can’t hide from the clock’ sessions
Got £1,000 to spend on a road bike? Nik Cook explains what to look for and what matters at that price point
Nothing stokes the flames of controversy quite like nutrition messaging in sports media. Especially when the ‘wrong’ tone can have disastrous consequences for vulnerable athletes. So what advice should we be reading and following? Let’s get debating…
With two Kona podiums under his belt, David McNamee has quietly established himself as the greatest British male Ironman in history. But what advice does the top Scot have on moving up to Ironman? Over to David…
Swimming front crawl can put stress on your shoulder joint, particularly your rotator cuff muscles. Physiotherapist James Bainbridge explains all about your rotator cuff, and what happens if it becomes damaged or injured
Wondering what muscles you use in triathlon and whether you have to strengthen some more than others? Nik Cook explains
Physiotherapist Denis Murphy explains what is meant by a trapped nerve, why triathletes are particularly vulnerable to developing trapped nerves, and how you can treat them.
Hankering to travel to some far-flung, exotic destination but worried about maintaining your race-fitness in the process? Check out our pick of the best non-tri activities for the active and adventurous traveller from across the globe
Wondering how compression wear works and whether it is worth buying some? James Broatch, a researcher at the Australian Institute of Sport, explains all you need to know and how athletes can benefit from donning a pair of compression socks, tights or a trisuit.
Ironman pro Will Clarke shares his top tips and sessions for conquering the middle-distance run leg
Ironman 70.3 world champion and former top open water swimmer Lucy Charles passes on her top tips and swim sessions for mastering the middle-distance swim
How does Endura’s new hill-friendly aero road helmet deliver? Jack Sexty puts it to the test
Here’s a quick guide to the different components that make up a tri bike…
Jack Sexty puts this lightweight aero helmet through its paces to find out how it delivered
We explain the role cartilage plays in your body and how it differs to bone and ligaments
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