How to use descending efforts to improve your swim pacing
Introduce some descending efforts into your swim training and get ready for a more controlled, and faster, swim…
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
Training zones: what are they and how should you use them?
Training in ‘zones’ can often be confusing, so here we make it as simple as possible for the active triathlete so you can build a training plan based on solid, scientific data…
Gwen Jorgensen on how to set goals
In an exclusive extract from her new book, triathlon short-course legend Gwen Jorgensen shares her top advice on how to set training and racing goals…
How to manage persistent pain
Got a pain that isn’t going away? Here we examine the potential causes of pain and when you should seek further treatment and advice…
How to wake up your feet for a faster run
You might think you know how to warm up for a run, but do you ever work on your feet? Hannah Wright explains why you should never neglect your feet before a run…
How to improve your freestyle timing
Discover how this unusual, yet simple, training trick can revolutionise your freestyle swim efficiency, i.e make you faster. Andrew Sheaff has the game-changing drill…
Blenheim Palace Triathlon: Race info, tips and training advice
Want to know what to expect at one of the UK’s biggest triathlons? RG Active’s Phil Paterson has all the info you need to conquer the course
What makes triathlon’s strongest runners so fast?
Pro triathletes may have perfect running form, but what exactly makes it look so perfect, easy and effortless? One of the best runners in triathlon, Beth Potter, explains…
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…
Improve your pull one paddle at a time
Been wearing swim paddles on both hands? Well, why wouldn’t you?! But just using one at a time could dramatically improve your pull. Andrew Sheaff explains…
Golden turmeric bircher
Wake up with a bang or add a kick to your post-session recovery meal with this intensely-flavoured bircher recipe
Peanut and sweet potato soup
With slow-releasing carbs, protein, healthy fats and loads of vitamins and minerals, this soup is a great addition to any training diet
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…
Cardamom chicken
Add this meal to your mid-week repertoire for a decent dose of quality protein and healthy fats
Super League Triathlon: What it is, how it works and why it’s taking over the tri world
Elites love it. Age-groupers rave about it. And the crowds can’t get enough of it. Welcome to Super League Triathlon. Liz Barrett explains all you need to know
Black pepper cod
Turn up the heat in your training with this performance-boosting, recovery-enhancing recipe…
How to build fitness back postpartum
Returning to exercise post-childbirth can be daunting after what your body’s been through. But you could end up stronger and fitter than before, as Lauren Drinkwater explains…
How to smash your short-course swim PB
Once you enter into ‘competitive’ mode in your tri racing, speed, strategy and stamina need to play a strong role in your training. Andrew Sheaff explains…
How to move up swim distance
Considering taking a step up in triathlon distance? Then for the swim, you’ll need to work on efficiency and ‘sustainable’ endurance. Andrew Sheaff explains…
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
35 easy ways to boost your triathlon race-day performance
No-one ever said triathlon was easy, but there are sure-fire ways to make race day ‘easy-er’. And, as our cast of experts reveal here, small changes can have some of the biggest rewards…
Improve your swim drills with this quick trick
Get your body position right and you’ll get more out of every swim drill session. But how can you do that quickly and easily? Andrew Sheaff has the answer…
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…
