Keep your run fitness up with a foot injury
It’s every runner’s nightmare – we look at how to train without inflicting more damage
Injuries
How to prevent and recover from muscle, tendon and ligament injuries
Plantar fasciitis – exercises to fix it
It’s a common runner’s complaint that affects age-groupers and elites alike, but how do you fix it? Our resident physio explains all…
Don’t let colds and flu stop you training
Hate getting ill? Us too, yet triathletes may be more vulnerable to bugs than other people. We look at how to keep the immune system strong
How to self-diagnose and treat a stress fracture
British Triathlon lead physio Emma Deakin looks at one of triathlon’s most common injuries
Train with Chrissie Pt 1: Rehab Exercises
As the winner of our exclusive competition to win 12-months’ mentorship with Chrissie Wellington, Katy Campbell’s journey started with physio assessments and run-gait analysis…
Explained: plantar fasciitis
We look at the causes, symptoms and cure for this common runner’s injury, which starts out as pain around the heel and can quickly lead to an acute tear or rupture if ignored
Nine tips for dodging injury and illness as a triathlete
With race season here, you need to hit that start line 100% fit and well. Here’s the advice you need to ensure you do exactly that
How much rest do triathletes need?
We explain how much training time you should spend at easier intensity, what an ‘active recovery day’ is, and whether you should take entire days off to let the body recover
Explained: avoiding overtraining
Read on for effective advice on how to train for new triathlon PBs and nail overreaching, without burning out along the way
Chrissie Wellington on… recovering from injury
Surround yourself with positive people, focus on what’s possible right now and don’t rush back into training, says four-time Ironman world champ
Eight tri-specific gym workouts for triathletes over 40
Strength work is particularly important for older triathletes – we show you some bodyweight drills that will slow down loss of muscle mass
Sunscreen and triathlons – what you need to know
Sunburn is no laughing matter, especially during long-distance races. We look at how to prevent it
Five ways to beat the off-day
Tips and tricks from some of the top athletes and coaches in triathlon on how to prevent sudden drops in performance
How to understand, and beat, muscle cramp
Do you regularly suffer cramp in triathlons? We look at the possible causes, and what you can do to reduce the chances of it recurring
How to deal with post-race blues
We explain why they affect triathletes and what you can do about them
What is ART therapy and how is it different from sports massage?
We ask a practitioner of Active Release Techniques about the injuries it can treat, what it involves and where to find a provider
5 top injury recovery tips from Helen Jenkins
Welsh athlete shares her advice on how triathletes can stay sane and improve their chances of a strong comeback
Ad feature: Injury prevention in triathlon training
Did you know the vast majority of triathlon injuries happen in training?
10 tips to stay injury-free
Top injury prevention advice for triathletes from sports physio Alison Rose, who’s worked with Olympian Jess Ennis and the Brownlee brothers
Triathlon recovery techniques
Good recovery can also start before your training session begins
Stronger, faster, fitter 5/5: Post-race
Good recovery from an event is essential, so here are Andy Blow’s solutions to your post-race problems
