When does swimming more often make sense?
How often should you swim? It’s a common question, but the answer isn’t simply ‘more’, as US swim coach Andrew Sheaff explains…
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
21 of the best triathlons in the UK
From sprint distance to Ironman, we list 21 of the best triathlons in the UK
Free Ironman 70.3 training plans
Moving up to a middle-distance triathlon and want some help with your training? Here’s all the advice you need plus two free training plans…
Free 6-week Olympic-distance training plan
Racing an Olympic distance soon but short on training hours? Then follow our six-week plan for the time-crunched athlete
Triathlon times: What’s a good triathlon time?
We look at the different distances involved in triathlon and explain what a good triathlon time would be for each
Free 8-week supersprint triathlon training plan
Want to try triathlon but don’t know how to start training? This eight-week super-sprint training plan will ease you in and before long you will be addicted to the sport
How to pick the best swim drills for you
Struggling to know which swim drills to do in training? Are some better than others? Andrew Sheaff has the answers to make sure every session counts
A simple strategy to help maintain your swim skills in races
While maintaining consistent speed and pace is key to a strong race swim, you also need to maintain excellent skills. Here’s how…
Best triathlons in the world: 31 to do before you die
So you want to go out in style? You want to say, yep, done that and, without doubt, got the T-shirt? But with so many races to choose from, how will your tri racing CV look when it’s time to shuffle off this mortal coil? Well, look no further! Here’s our list of the world’s best triathlons…
Triathlon distances: Every race format explained
We explain the variety of triathlon distances you can race, from the shortest, the super-sprint, all the way up to the full-distance Ironman
What are the benefits of taking pre-workout?
Pre-workout supplements aren’t just for gym users – endurance athletes can enjoy more powerful sessions, too…
How to find the right body position in the swim
Triathletes come in all shapes and sizes, so Andrew Sheaff is here to help you figure out and find the best body position for you…
How to organise your training to finish the swim strong
Finishing the swim strong builds momentum and confidence for the rest of the race, so how can you practise that in training? Andrew Sheaff shows you how…
The counterintuitive way to improve your swim kick endurance
Chances are you’ve been approaching your swim kick training all wrong. Andrew Sheaff explains…
How to build your swim speed and skill at the same time
Instead of focusing on swim speed or stroke counts, start focusing on speed ‘and’ stroke counts, says Andrew Sheaff. Here’s why…
How to shift your swim drill work over the course of the season
Unsure where and when to implement swim drill work into your season’s training? Andrew Sheaff has the plan…
How to use variation to improve your swim skills
Combining different strategies opens up new options, all of which will help you swim better and faster. Andrew Sheaff explains…
How long does protein last in your system and in your cupboard?
Does protein expire, and how long does it stay in your system? Here, nutrition specialist and SCI-MX’s New Product Development Manager Matthew Durkin answers these key questions…
What are the benefits of cold-water swimming?
What are the benefits of cold water swimming and is it good for our health and mind? Find out here…
10 ways to swim straighter
With the launch of an innovative new ‘SwimStraight’ function on Form’s Smart Swim 2 goggles, we take a deep dive into why being able to swim in a straight line is so important to open-water swimmers…
Free 8-week sprint triathlon training plan
Racing a sprint-distance tri this season? Then you need our expert advice and eight-week sprint triathlon training plan to help guide you to the finish line
What’s a good marathon time?
Training for a marathon or Ironman event and wondering what’d be a good run time? Pro runner and coach Steph Davis is here to help…
The toughest Ironman-distance triathlons ever
Make no mistake, all 14 of these Ironman-distance triathlons are tough and not for the faint-hearted, but which is the toughest long-distance triathlon of all? We crunch some stats to find out our toughest iron …
Are these the toughest short-course triathlons in the world?
Ironman racing may grab most of the ‘toughest triathlon’ headlines but short-course racing still throws up plenty of challenges to triathletes across the globe…
