Free 12-week Ironman Peak Phase Training Plan: Key sessions leading up to race day
Smash out your final three-month block of Ironman training to ensure race-day success with this peak-phase training plan. Here’s what you need to do…
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
We pick our 7 favourite half-Iron triathlons in the UK for beginners
Want to try a middle distance triathlon but wondering which half-Ironman is best for first-timers? Here we share six brilliant options in the UK…
Inspired by the London Marathon? Here’s how to smash your first marathon and where to start
Running your first marathon is an event that you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Here’s all you need to know to confidently conquer your first-ever marathon…
Free 4-week duathlon training plan: Everything you need to finish your first duathlon
Thinking about racing duathlons in the autumn and winter? Then it’s time to switch focus to duathlon and race strong to the end of the year. Here’s a four week training plan to help you make the switchover from triathlon to duathlon.
How long is a triathlon? All sprint, Olympic, and Ironman formats explained
Here’s a breakdown of the different triathlon distances you can race, from the shortest, the super-sprint, all the way up to the full-distance Ironman
What’s a good marathon time? Find out the average time for your age and last year’s London Marathon winners
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…
Top 9 sports supplements for athletes: The truth about creatine, caffeine, gels, and L-Carnitine
Sports nutrition can enhance training adaptations and race performances, but only if you choose the right ones. Here are the best supplements for improving athletic performance…
Free sprint, Olympic, and Ironman triathlon training plans: 28 coach-built plans for all distances
Whether you’re targeting your first triathlon or you’re an Ironman pro, we’ve got a triathlon training plan to suit you. Written by our expert coaches, browse our 28 free guides today.
Don’t hold back on the Easter treats! Here’s how chocolate can actually enhance fitness
Are you a chocoholic? Then read on as James Witts explains how chocolate can improve an athlete’s performance
Easy ways to prevent sports injuries: 10 simple habits to keep your training on track
Many training injuries are caused by things that can be prevented. Sports science author James Witts shares what should be your top 10 to stay on track this summer…
How hot weather affects your body and your ability to train and race
Hot weather can cause physiological challenges for athletes when training and racing. Sports scientist and Precision Hydration founder Andy Blow explains its impact
No-fuss dishes for busy athletes: Whip up one of these veg and protein-packed 20min meals
It’s the dream meal – taking less than 20 mins to make, while being packed full of goodness to sustain you through your sessions. And, we have four of them!
Six ways to solve sinky legs and improve your swim kick, according to a technique expert
Addicted to your pull buoy? Terrified of swimming without a wetsuit or buoyancy shorts? It’s likely that you need to fix your sinking legs – and in turn your kick. Here’s our expert guide.
What kind of triathlete are you? From mountains to mud and everything in between, here’s how to race to your strengths this season
The 2026 triathlon calendar is all but confirmed. Now it’s time for you to dig out the diary and plot your best
race season yet – and why not start with an advantage? Here are the best races to choose, based on what really gets you firing…
Entered your first triathlon? Prepare with our free 8-week supersprint training plan
This eight-week supersprint training plan is ideal for athletes entering their first triathlon and those aiming for a fast time.
Want to swim faster, not harder? Fix your catch and pull first, say the experts
For some swimmers, the ‘catch and pull’ can seem like a dark art – but
they are a fundamental part of the front crawl stroke if you want to move quickly through the water. We unpack some easy ways to improve…
Is gut health the performance hack you’re missing out on?
Gut microbial diversity could make us faster, not just healthier
Take on a new challenge with this free 8-week duathlon training plan, designed by a triathlon coach
This 8 week training plan is intended for individuals already exercising and wanting an introduction plan for a standard-distance duathlon (10km run/40km bike/5km run).
Can you look like a bodybuilder and race like a triathlete?
We explore what the science says about body shape and composition and triathlon performance
Start training for your next long-distance triathlon with this free 6-month Ironman training plan
Your Ironman may be a dot on the horizon, but now’s the time to lay some swim/bike/run foundations. Here’s Dermott Hayes with his six-month base plan for iron-distance
Prepare for your half Ironman with our free 8-week 70.3 training plan
Follow our two-month training plan designed by an expert coach to meet your half Ironman goal.
Follow these easy home strength training exercises for maximum gains with minimum effort
Not enough time to squeeze in strength training? Think again. James Witts shares how to build muscle at home – no equipment or gym membership required
“The win at all costs mentality is good until it puts you in physical danger.” Exploring the dark side of elite racing
When heat becomes the fiercest rival on course – as we saw in Kona last year – those who master their pacing, fuelling and thermoregulation will thrive. But with the planet only getting hotter, how
can athletes – both pro and age-groupers – continue to race safely? Liz Barrett investigates…
Couch to triathlon in just 8 weeks: Welcome to your ultimate cheat sheet for getting into triathlon
Never raced before? No problem. This beginners’ plan will get you over
the finish line of your first supersprint-distance tri in just two months
