Joe Beer

Joe Beer

Beginner’s guide to off-road running

Running over rough surfaces can trigger many training gains for triathletes. Here's how to get started…
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The benefits of running indoors on a treadmill

Now coronavirus is forcing us to swap the trails for a treadmill, we take a look at how treadmill running can improve your performance so you will smash your next race - whenever that is...
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How to analyse your triathlon performance

The key to analysing progress? Recognising your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
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Boost bike power

As thoughts turn to the new season it’s time to add strength to that stamina base
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How to overcome plateaus in your race performance

Are you getting frustrated with this season’s race results, despite training hard over winter? Read on…
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Heat training: What are benefits of using a heated-room for training?

Wondering how best to prepare for racing in hot humid conditions? With contrasting opinions out there on the benefits of heated-room training, coach Joe Beer and pro long-distance athlete Alice Hector weigh up the pros and cons
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London Triathlon race tips for this weekend

From deep-water starts to lengthy transitions, the world's largest triathlon has challenges aplenty. We look at how to make sure you have the best race possible
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10 ways to take your Ironman racing to new heights this year

Coach Joe Beer presents his top tips and sessions to take your long-distance performance up a notch
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Training plans: Build race fitness

Introduce specific race-day sessions now to set you up perfectly for the season ahead
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Sub-1hr swim drill: All systems go

Hit various energy systems with this 60min pool workout for intermediate athletes
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Move up to Olympic distance on three training sessions a week

Check out our advice if you’re planning on moving up to Olympic-distance triathlons, from sprint distance, but pushed for time
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Sub-1hr session: Wetsuit workout

Reap the rewards next season by including this intermediate-level wetsuit session in your winter training
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Joe Beer's 12-month training plan

Whether you're aiming for sprint or Olympic distance, and whatever time of year it is, we can make you faster
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Improve your winter strength (2)

Four more exercises from Joe Beer to increase your overall strength for all three disciplines
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Off-season weight training

You may not like the idea but there’s a lot to be gained from resistance work come winter, says Joe Beer
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Six ways to keep training in winter

Use the off-season to try out some new tactics, like 'doing a Brownlee' when the weather gets rough
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Training plan: Winter gym sessions for triathletes

Resistance training builds strength, keeps you focussed on technique and provides an ideal indoor session for the off-season
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Three steps to practising your swim drafting until it's perfect

We show you the basic steps for drilling this key skill in the pool with some training buddies, so you can get it right come race day and save valuable energy in the dip
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Sub-1hr session: Perfect your Ironman swim pacing

Going long for the first time? Try this session to get your swim pacing over 3.8km bang on
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Roundup: live Q&A with 220's Joe Beer

From Bowen therapy to training after half Ironman races, today's online discussion with triathlon coach Joe Beer had lots of great tips for our readers
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Six ways to boost your biking on a rest day

Make the best possible use of your recovery time
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Three ways to hone your swim skills

Give your pool programme a boost this winter
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7 ways to spice up your running

Joe Beer tells us how to keep it interesting
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Joe Beer: "Nurture your body this winter, don't hammer it"

Award-winning coach shares his tips
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