8 week summer-strength training plan
With the 2020 race season in limbo, now’s the ideal time to take an off-season approach to your training. Dermott Hayes explains how…
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
Artichoke Risotto
This delicious and healthy artichoke risotto will give you loads of energy to train for longer, says Kate Percy
Improve your race-day bike skills
Use this skills-focussed bike session to get you dialled into your race set-up for next season, says Nik Cook
How can I strengthen my shoulders for swimming front crawl?
Strengthening the shoulders is important for improving front crawl performance, but it should also complement your swim training and not put you at greater risk of injury, says physiotherapist Daniel Phillpot
What are the 7 Functional Movement Screening tests? And what do they tell physios?
Physio Leonie Cameron explains the seven key parts of a Functional Movement Screening test, and what it can tell your physiotherapist about how you move and your susceptibility to injury
Uphill threshold training run session
How switching terrain will keep you on-track with your threshold training and lactate tolerance
What are the benefits of running?
The benefits of running are numerous, says top tri coach Joel Enoch, from improving your mental and physical health to exploring new places and having time to yourself.
How to train and exercise with bad knees
Do you suffer with painful knees? Physio James Davis explains how to train and exercise with bad knees
Is napping good for you?
Like a good nap? A daily 15-30min nap could help you get the most from your training says James Witts
Post-cancer fatigue: what it is, and how exercise can help you treat and overcome it
Top triathlete and oncology specialist Lucy Gossage explains how exercise can help with post-cancer fatigue
What are the most important nutrients endurance athletes need in their diet?
Nutritionist Stephen Smith explains the most important nutrients endurance athletes need to include in their diet for maximum performance
How do you prepare for open-water swimming?
Open-water swimming is good for your triathlon fitness, your state of mind and your soul. James Witts explains how to safely make the most of every different body of water now the current restrictions have been lifted in England
David McNamee’s lockdown tri advice
The British Ironman star tell us about lockdown in Spain and his key advice for self-isolation triathlon training
What are the healing phases of a soft tissue injury?
Physio Juliet Slade explains the three healing phases of a soft tissue injury
Norseman publish swim safety code with video Q+A
The iconic race has published a ‘swim code’, designed to keep open-water swimmers safe and have released a video Q&A to explain more about it.
Can you go open-water swimming in England?
Yes you can go open water swimming in England, says Swim England, now the government has eased some lockdown restrictions. They, along with the BTF and the Royal Life Saving Society UK, have released this statement with key safety advice
Why does the first part of your run often feel the worst?
The first part of your run can often feel like the worst part and hurt the most, however fit you are, and it takes a while to get into your running groove. Nick Beer explains what causes first-mile-fatigue, plus how to beat it and even enjoy it…
3 strength and conditioning exercises to help you stay injury-free
Nick Beer explains 3 essential exercises that should be part of every training programme to help keep you injury-free, and gain maximum benefit and results from your training schedule.
How to keep your swim fitness up out of the water
Tri coach Joel Enoch explains how you can work on your aerobic endurance, strength, technique, muscular endurance, power and threshold on dry land
How to restart your swim training when lockdown eases
With a third of the world in lockdown because of Covid-19, there are a lot of us triathletes unable to swim in our local pools and waterways. But when the lockdown eases and the pools start to reopen, we need to restart our swim training carefully, and not go crazy, says John Wood. Here’s how…
Front crawl swim session: Improve your pulling power
If you’re lucky enough to be able to still swim during this pandemic this session will help you develop a connection with the water, so that every stroke takes you that little bit further
Vegan breakfast tacos recipe
If you’re a fan of eating breakfast after your early-morning training, why not try these tasty vegan spicy breakfast tacos? says Kate Percy
Vegan nut butter porridge recipe
Fuel your training sessions with a serving of delicious nut butter porridge, packed with the ideal ratio of carbs, protein, fats and nutrients
Cycling workout: Improve your strength and power
This cycling workout boosts strength, power, and will even improve your run
