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.
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
What’s the difference between your abductors and adductors?
Personal trainer Pete Gaffney explains how important strong abductor and adductor muscles are for athletes, and why they shouldn’t be forgotten in your strength and conditioning workout routine…
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…
Middle-distance triathlons: 7 of the UK’s best half-irons for beginners
Want to try a 70.3 but wondering which half-Ironman distance triathlon is best for first timers? Here we pick our top seven UK middle-distance triathlons suitable for newcomers…
Triathlon distances: Every race format explained
We explain the variety of triathlon distances you can race, from the shortest, the super-sprint, all the way up to the full-distance Ironman
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
Triathlon times: What’s a good triathlon time?
We look at the different distances involved in triathlon and explain what a good triathlon time would be for each
Best Ironman-distance triathlons for beginners in Europe
Which Iron-distance triathlons are best for first timers? A long-distance triathlon is never easy but there are some that are more beginner-friendly than others. Here we pick our top five European ironman-distance triathlons suitable for newcomers to 226km racing…
Best sustainable swimwear for women
Looking for a new swimsuit that is suited to training and also better for the environment? Here is our pick of the best sustainable swimwear for women
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
What are the benefits of cold-water swimming?
What are the benefits of cold water swimming and is it good for our health and mind? Find out here…
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
Free 8-week supersprint triathlon training plan
Want to try triathlon but don’t know how to start training? This eight-week super-sprint training plan will ease you in and before long you will be addicted to the sport
Free 6-month Olympic-distance triathlon training plan
This six-month standard-distance triathlon training plan is for athletes planning to do a standard-distance triathlon and training around four times a week, between seven to eight hours.
Free 8-week 70.3 training plan
Racing middle distance triathlon in a few months? Want to smash your PB? Then follow our eight-week plan to reach the finish line faster
Free 6-month Ironman base 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
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.
The best cycling events in Europe and the UK to enter now
Europe has many brilliant cycling events for amateurs to enter. Add one of these to your calendar.
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.
