How to pace your run like a pro for maximum performance
The complete guide to why pacing the run is important and how to find your perfect race pace…
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 brick session?
A brick session is a training set that involves more than one discipline/sport back-to-back, says Matt Baird. Here he explains why they are an important part of a triathlete’s training programme
What to eat during a duathlon
Nutritionist Jo Scott-Dalgleish explains how to fuel a standard-distance duathlon so you can start the second run strong
How to use a swim leg band correctly
Swimming with a band can be a very useful training tool, but it can also be quite hard. Andrew Sheaff explains how to do it easily and effectively…
How to improve your run efficiency
Become a better conditioned and more efficient runner with some simple stride-length sessions
Does an endurance athlete’s hydration needs change as they age?
Sports scientist Andy Blow examines whether the hydration needs of endurance athletes change as they age, and whether these changes need factoring into their nutrition plan.
How does the menstrual cycle impact training and racing?
When your period arrives, the last thing you might feel like doing is training. But the right kind of exercise at the right time in your cycle could be extremely beneficial. Lauren Drinkwater explains…
How to biohack your period for triathlon performance
Is it possible to biohack our periods to optimise triathlon training and recovery? Yes, and here’s how…
How to adapt your training around menstruation
Is it possible to align your workouts and diet with your monthly cycle? Yes, is the short answer, and the performance benefits are myriad. Dr Ajai Seth explains…
Tomatoes, avocado and garlic on toast
Packed with microbiome-pleasing ingredients, this delicious recipe is also great as a post-ride brunch
Altitude training for athletes: what it is, how it works and how you can do it
Altitude training has long been an elite athlete’s go-to for that extra performance edge, but with altitude tech now more accessible than ever Tim Heming considers the benefits for us, the average athlete
How to heal a torn meniscus naturally
A meniscus tear is a common injury among athletes but can it repair on its own? Physio Ben Johnson has the answers…
How science can help us bike and run faster
Beating drag and heat on the bike and run is the ultimate goal of all competitive triathletes, so how is it achieved? James Witts, with the help of Huub Design, dives into the scientific detail…
Puy lentil, sprout and squash salad
Whip up this wintry salad in advance as either an energy-packed lunch or side dish…
Pork belly pho recipe
A delicious combo of textures, and an excellent source of protein, this pho has an array of vitamins and minerals as well as prebiotic fibre to help optimise your gut flora
A quick trick for more swim speed
Want to improve both your swim speed and your stroke length in no time at all and without any special equipment or expertise? We thought so…
Does triathlon cause shingles?
Shingles is a debilitating and painful condition, but how susceptible are triathletes to developing it? And how can it be managed?
Gut-friendly granola recipe
Getting the right balance of gut flora doesn’t just improve digestion but also immune response and athletic performance. Cue this gut-friendly granola recipe…
How to waterproof a wound for swimming
Should you go swimming if you’ve got a cut or broken skin? Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi explains what’s safe and how to prepare for your swim
The best strength and Pilates exercises for the menopause
Whether you’re peri, post or slap bang in the middle of the menopause, strength training and Pilates have a whole host of benefits to help improve many of its associated symptoms…
How science can help us swim faster
Getting faster is the dream for most athletes – but when it comes to swimming, what are the factors working for and against us? From hydrodynamics to marginal gains, we explore how to generate speed in water
How the arrival of Zwift changed triathlon training forever
In less than a decade, Zwift has emerged from nowhere to become a vital training tool for thousands of triathletes. With the help of British pro Ruth Astle, we take a look at how and why…
How to swim well without needing swim aids
Are you too reliant on swimming with fins and pull buoys in training? Worried you’ll start sinking? Andrew Sheaff has the drills to make you less swim-aid dependent…
What is a good swim cadence and how can I increase mine?
Confused about swim cadence? John Wood explains what you need to know about swim cadence and how to improve it
