How to alleviate thigh cramp during a race
Ever suffered with cramp in your thighs during training and/or racing? Hydration expert Andy Blow has the solution…
Injuries
How to prevent and recover from muscle, tendon and ligament injuries
How to release a pinched nerve in your shoulder
Triathletes are, annoyingly, more susceptible to trapped nerves in the shoulder. Here Six Physio’s Rachel McCulloch explains why, details the symptoms and explains how you can treat them…
How to massage tight calf muscles
Tight calf muscles are a common complaint among triathletes after a heavy session or race. So what’s the best way to relieve the tension? Physio Emma Dunnett provides this essential advice…
Calf muscle tear: What it is and how to treat it
Rehab specialist Rachel McCulloch explains all you need to know about one of running’s most common injuries – a torn calf muscle
How to cope with an injury
Injuries can quickly derail your training and racing goals, but there are ways to help you cope with a spell on the sidelines, ensuring your return stronger, both physically and mentally. Physiotherapist Hannah Wright provides her top tips to cope with an injury…
Why does my knee hurt when I bend and straighten it?
Experiencing pain when you bend and straighten your knee is a common complaint among triathletes. The good news, though, is that it can be treated. Brad Beer has the advice…
How to overcome adversity and return to triathlon stronger
Kat Matthews and Tom Bishop are two of GB’s finest triathletes. But with one on the comeback from injury and the other facing a make-or-break year, 2023 is a leap into the unknown. We joined them at Derby Velodrome as they started to get on track for the new season
How long do torn ligaments take to heal?
You can tear a ligament in the blink of an eye, but treatment and rehab require time and patience to make sure it fully heals. Here’s everything you need to know about treating torn ligaments…
How to return to running after an ankle sprain
Spraining an ankle is notoriously painful and can quickly derail your training and racing goals. So here we explain how best to approach your return to run training should the worse happen…
10 best ways to prevent injury in triathlon
Consistent training is key to progression, but it can quickly unravel with a spell on the sidelines. Here are 10 simple ways to reduce the chances of injury in triathlon…
Inside/medial ankle pain: causes, treatment and how to prevent it
When ankle pain strikes it can quickly derail our training. So here’s everything you need to know about inner ankle pain: what causes it, how to treat it and how to prevent it…
Why do I have a black toenail and how can I treat it?
Black toenails are common among triathletes, but what causes them and how can they be treated and prevented? Nick Beer provides the answers…
Jeffing: What it is and how to try it
You might have heard people talk about ‘Jeffing’, but what is it, how can it help you and should you try it?
Lyme disease: why we need to tackle it now
More awareness is needed of this little-understood disease that is damaging the health of too many triathletes
How to look after your feet and reduce the risk of run injuries
Look after your feet and they’ll look after you. Here’s how to do exactly that…
What’s an overuse injury, and how can you treat or prevent it?
It’s no secret that triathletes are prone to overuse injuries. Physiotherapist Lauren Priest explains all you need to know about overuse injuries, including how to prevent them from occurring
How can yoga improve triathlon performance?
Yoga can reduce injury and strengthen your swim, bike and run performance. And now’s the perfect time to breathe and stretch…
URTIs: What are they, causes and how to prevent them
Upper respiratory tract infections can quickly derail your training and racing schedule and goals. Here, three of the world’s top ear, nose and throat experts provide their top advice on how to manage, treat and prevent the most common conditions that can affect triathletes…
The 9 most common triathlon pains and how to prevent them
Pain is part and parcel of triathlon. But are there proven ways to prevent and overcome the most common race-day aches and strains? And when should you DNF or crack on to the finish line? Let’s find out…
Stitches when running: What causes it and how to prevent it
Getting a stitch when running can wreak havoc in your training or race, so how can you prevent it? Sports scientist Andy Blow and S&C coach Nick Beer provides the remedies…
Inflammation: what it is and how to prevent it
Inflammation, or exercise-induced oxidative stress, is a common problem among endurance athletes. But taking antioxidant supplements is not the answer, says Rob Hobson, who here explains this complicated condition further…
Dental hygiene: Why triathletes shouldn’t neglect their teeth
New research suggests endurance athletes’ dental health isn’t up to scratch…
Overseas triathlon insurance: Why you should read the small-print
A recent crash in Ironman 70.3 Mallorca throws a spotlight on insurance for overseas races and making sure you have the right level of cover
Best resistance bands in 2024
Resistance bands have a host of strength training and prehab uses, and are particularly known to help athletes build strength and mobility to avoid injury. Here’s a round up of our top resistance bands
