Front crawl: what are the different stages of the stroke?
Greg Whyte explains the sequence of a good front crawl stroke and shares his top tips and drills
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
What muscles do you use in front crawl?
Swimming front crawl is a great low-impact workout for the whole body. Here are the key muscles it particularly targets and tones
How does age affect your Ironman performance?
You may not be able to turn back the clock, but getting older doesn’t have to end your long-diatance triathlon ambitions
Henri Schoeman’s top swim, bike and run tips
Olympic bronze medallist and Commonwealth champ Henri Schoeman shares his top tip for each discipline of our sport.
How to train and race triathlon on a budget
Don’t let misconceptions of cost, carbon and crazed competition stop you from taking up triathlon. It’s easier, cheaper and more accessible than you think. Here are 19 ways to cut the cost of triathlon
Should you include long runs in your training?
One long run each week should be the cornerstone of your training, says Andy Blow. Here’s why…
Swim session: how to improve your body position in front crawl
An improved body position in the water can set a strong foundation to make the rest of your stroke feel easier. Here’s John Wood with the perfect session for improving that all-important body position
Should I do brick sessions in the off- season?
Dermott Hayes explains why you shouldn’t forget your brick sessions during the off-season
Is there a ‘male menopause’?
Wondering if men can also experience a ‘menopause’ and if it could affect your performance? Dr Nicky Keay explains
Why can you experience loss of appetite during training?
Does working out make you lose your appetite? This is not unusual, says nutritionist Stephen Smith. Here’s why…
Which joints do we use the most in triathlon?
Joint loading has to be a consideration for triathletes as the repetitive nature of training can lead to poor joint health. Brad Beer explains the ones we use the most
Bike cadence for triathletes: why it matters and how to find your optimum pedalling efficiency
Nik Cook explains how to find the perfect bike cadence for you that will allow you to pedal at optimum efficiency, and then do a strong run on the back of it
How to train for a sub-20min 5k
Want to run a sub-20min 5k? Hit your goal with these 4 weekly run sessions
Chlorine allergy: symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention
Suffer with a chlorine allergy? John Wood explains how you can minimise the symptoms so you can enjoy your pool swim
Improve your sprint-distance swim
Sick of being last man Charlie out of the water? We’ve got the drills and tips you need to improve your sprint-distance swim and be ready for the bike leg
Does mountain biking help your road cycling?
Tri and mountain biking coach Andy Wadsworth shows you why mountain biking offers invaluable training benefits for triathletes wanting to improve their bike leg. Just think about how it’s helped Flora Duffy!
High foot arches: what they are and how to treat the problems they cause
Physiotherapist Alex Parford explains all you need to know about high foot arches, and how to manage the problems they could cause
Bike session: How to build race-day strength
Maximise your training time this winter and work on that all-important race strength for the season ahead
Swimming with paddles: a training session to develop power
Performance coach Richard Smith explains how to use hand paddles correctly in order to give your stroke an early-season power boost
Frodeno and Haug’s coach Dan Lorang on how to train for Ironman
He coached Frodeno and Haug to 2019 Kona glory, but what can we learn from Dan Lorang to power our own IM racing? Over to Dan, Jan and Anne
How to get your triathlon training back on track
Ideally, you’ll have trained hard in winter and will have big race-day plans. But what if that’s not the reality?
Does heavy training lead to both brain and body fatigue, and bad decision making?
The answer’s a potential yes according to recent research into exercise-derived neural fatigue…
How to use the winter to make maximum performance gains
The bitter cold, fewer daylight hours, increased chances of illness. the winter is a taxing time for triathletes. Thankfully, you’ll learn to love winter with our 18 steps to the perfect off-season
Sodium bicarbonate: why athletes take it and how it improves performance
Heard sodium bicarbonate can improve your performance? James Witts explains the why and how of this popular supplement
