Are max cushioned shoes making us lazy runners?
Do maximalist running shoes make running easier, or do they weaken foot and leg muscles by removing natural effort?
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
What’s a good 10km time?
Want to know what a good 10km time would be for your next race or training run? We enlist the help of the pros to find out…
Why every triathlete needs magnesium
Magnesium is the ingredient shown to help triathletes train harder, recover faster, and stay consistent through every training block.
10 of Europe’s cheapest Ironman-distance triathlons
Got the Ironman bug but worried about the entry fees, travelling costs and accommodation bills of long-distance triathlons? We’ve compiled our list of affordable iron-distance experiences in the UK and Europe
Don’t let swimmer’s ear disrupt your training
The more you can avoid common and uncomfortable ailments, the better your triathlon season will go. Here’s how to dodge swimmer’s ear…
The best budget triathlon kit of 2025
Do high costs and a crazy amount of kit needed hold you back from doing triathlon? It’s true that tri’s not the cheapest sport, so here’s our favourite budget kit options to get you on that start line
How to master open water swimming on race day
Gaining the edge in a triathlon swim isn’t all about speed. Here are 10 tips you need to know to improve your open water skills that you can implement today.
London calling: Alex Yee’s London Marathon training
In an event for the ages, COROS athlete Alex Yee will take on this year’s TCS London Marathon. Here’s how he’s training for it…
What is a tempo run and should I be doing them?
Heard people talk about tempo runs and not quite sure how they fit into training? Here’s high performance coach Andrew Woodroffe with all you need to know
The most important body parts to keep warm when swimming
If you want to perform at your best in the water, you need to keep warm. Here, Professor Mike Tipton highlights the body parts that it’s most important to insulate
Ditch the dull workouts: 10 tips to keep tri training fun
It can be easy to fall out of love with training from time to time. Here’s how you can rediscover your love of triathlon…
Best sprint and supersprint triathlons in the UK for beginners
Made the decision to do your first triathlon and want to know which one is the best for the tri newbie? Here are what we think are some of the UK’s best short-distance triathlons for beginners
The UK’s best iron-distance triathlons
In the UK we are lucky to have a whole host of races to choose from. Here we share some of the best iron-distance triathlons in the UK
What’s the average human running speed?
Wherever you’re at in your running journey, it can always be useful to be aware of the typical average pace for different distances. Here are the fastest and average paces from 5km to the marathon.
How much should you eat during a half-Ironman?
Racing middle-distance this season and not sure how to stay fuelled on the day? Our experts share their answers…
Triathlon nutrition: 10 common mistakes triathletes make
Nutritionist Jon Hodgkinson explains how to avoid the 10 most common nutritional mistakes that triathletes often make…
Cycling for beginners: how to start cycling
Interested in learning how to start cycling? We explain everything you need to buy and learn to go from beginner to expert.
Does running build muscle?
A combination of the right conditions and type of running can build muscle. We break down the ins and outs of muscle growth for runners and how to optimise it.
How to start swimming as a beginner
It can be daunting to start swimming as a complete beginner, but absolutely not impossible. With the right guidance, knowledge, and determination, you can become a confident and competent swimmer.
How to start running as a beginner
Beginning running is simple, fantastically healthy and can be adapted to fit any lifestyle, says Paul Larkins. Here are his top tips for starting running
What should I eat while training for a half Ironman?
Training for a half Ironman – 1.9km swim, 90km bike and half-marathon run – is not a simple undertaking. But how do you get in enough calories to sustain the extra training and optimise your performance? Laura Tilt has this advice for a reader…
How much carbohydrate, fluid and sodium do I need per hour for an Ironman?
Finding the right fuel and hydration balance can be tricky, but here’s how to work out how much carbohydrate, fluid and sodium you need per hour for a long-course race
What is FTP and how can cyclists improve it?
Pure Sports Performance coach John Feeney explains all you need to know about Functional Threshold Power, including how to calculate it
How much cycling should triathletes do?
How much cycling should triathletes actually do? It’s a good question, so here’s coach Philip Hatzis with the answer.
