Women’s weight training for beginners
Weight training for women has a bad rep, but it’s misplaced. Done right, it will make you a stronger, less injury- and illness-prone triathlete. Our women’s training expert Lauren Drinkwater explains further…
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
How much does alcohol affect race performance?
We take a look at whether a few jars on a Friday night can ruin a week of diligent training…
URTIs: What are they, causes and how to prevent them
Upper respiratory tract infections can quickly derail your training and racing schedule and goals. Here, three of the world’s top ear, nose and throat experts provide their top advice on how to manage, treat and prevent the most common conditions that can affect triathletes…
How to run well at altitude
How can you sustain a consistent run effort when the gradient climbs? Coach Philip Hatzis has the training solutions to make you a master of the mountains…
Kefir overnight oats
A quick and simple gut-friendly breakfast option that you can prep the night before
Miso, chickpea and avocado smash on toast
A healthy and flavourful vegan option for loaded breakfast toast
Can you train for a 70.3 on just one workout a day?
Planning to race a middle-distance triathlon but short on time? Coach Philip Hatzis explains whether or not it’s possible to train for a 70.3 on just one session a day
Butterbean, mushroom and spinach bhaji
Packed with flavours and super fillling, this vegan curry will be a tea time favourite
How to optimise your timing for a faster swim
Looking to boost your swim speed? Here’s a simple trick to help you do exactly that…
What is period flu? Causes, symptoms and how to prevent it
Feeling bogged down during that time of the month and can’t figure out why? Here’s what’s really going on…
How to pull straight and effectively though the water
A straight-arm pull is now considered the fastest way to swim freestyle, but triathletes struggle to make it work. Here Andrew Sheaff explains the real reason you can’t pull straight and how to fix it
What to wear open-water swimming: your essential kit guide to wild swimming
Find out the seven most important pieces of wild swimming kit for a safe open water swimming experience, and what you should be aware of when you’re out in the water.
The 9 most common triathlon pains and how to prevent them
Pain is part and parcel of triathlon. But are there proven ways to prevent and overcome the most common race-day aches and strains? And when should you DNF or crack on to the finish line? Let’s find out…
Prawn noodle soup
Fancy a dish full of thai-inspired flavours and creamy prawn noodles? This soup’s packed full of nutrients and flavour
Chicken satay wraps
Fresh, flavoursome and packed pull of nutrients. These tasty chicken satay wraps have the perfect balance of protein and carbs to fuel your training
Mexican rice bowl with tortilla chips
Fancy a nourishing bowl of all your favourite things? This creamy and flavourful rice bowl offers the perfect balance
Stitches when running: What causes it and how to prevent it
Getting a stitch when running can wreak havoc in your training or race, so how can you prevent it? Sports scientist Andy Blow and S&C coach Nick Beer provides the remedies…
Cherries: Why they’re important for endurance athletes and how best to eat them
Cherries and cherry supplements are consumed by thousands of triathletes as a performance aid. But does the evidence stack up? James Witts investigates…
How to fit in training around work and family
We’ve been asking the same question for decades – how do you fit in exercise when you have a job and/or childcare responsibilities? Our women’s training expert Lauren Drinkwater has some simple solutions…
Why you should reflect on every race
Thinking back over past race performances can only make you a better athlete, argues Professor Greg Whyte. Here’s why…
Spinach trottole with creamy hazelnut sauce
Creamy, nutty with all the good carbs and fats, this trottole’s the perfect slow-burning energy recipe
How to get the perfect arm stroke for a triathlon swim
Struggling to know where and how to place your arm through the water as you pull through a stroke? Swim coach Andrew Sheaff cuts through the complexity to present his three simple rules to help you slice through the water in super quick time…
How to make your swim drills more challenging
Bored of doing the same old swim drills over and over again? Swim coach Andrew Sheaff shows you how to make simple changes that will increase the challenge and improve your swim
The art of pacing: How to pace your next race to perfection
Is hitting ‘the wall’ all too familiar to you on race day? You’re just not being zen enough, argues columnist Tim Heming. Here he unpicks Kat Matthews’ Sub8 victory and just how she kept her cool to make history
