Yoga: What’s the best type for triathletes to do?
Want to give yoga a go but confused about the different types? Amy Ryan explains the types of yoga best suited to triathletes.
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
Lucy Charles on her Kona performance
Lucy Charles discusses her Kona performance, how she felt when Ryf passed her, and what the winter holds, including preparing for her wedding
What’s the difference between slow twitch and fast twitch muscle fibres?
Nick Beer explains the differences between fast twitch and slow twitch muscle fibres, and how developing fast twitch fibres can improve your run performance
How does running affect your cartilage?
Tri coach Scott Findlay explains how running affects your cartilage and shares 4 tips for protecting it against injury
Dave Scott run session: how to build speed & dial-in your race pace
It takes work and commitment to develop a faster run pace, however I have a proven training method that really delivers, says Dave Scott
How to run on sand and why it’s good for you
To nail a race on the beach like Red Bull Quicksand, or to improve your run from the sea towards T1, use two-time Olympian Andy Baddeley’s five tips for running on the sand.
Fractures: A guide to the different types
Most triathlon injuries start gradually and are associated with overtraining, but sometimes more acute, catastrophic injuries occur, such as fractures. Physiotherapist Julia Peters-Belk explains the common types of fractures and how they can be treated
Why doesn’t my fitness improve as much as others on the same training programme?
Fed up that your fitness levels don’t progress as quickly as other people following the same plan, and wondering what you are doing wrong? You could be doing nothing wrong say researchers, it could just be that your molecular ‘switch’ doesn’t work the same way theirs does…
Duathlon: 36 preparation, pacing and racing tips
Planning to race duathlon? Read on for our best tips on how to prepare, how to pace and how to perform on race day.
Ironman run: How can I stop constantly needing to go to the loo?
Fed up with needing to go to the loo every 10-15 minutes on the Ironman run and not sure what you’re doing wrong? Mark Kleanthous has this advice
Adwick Triathlon Club
Adwick triathlon Club the original Doncaster based Triathlon Club formed in 1994.
We are based at Adwick Leisure Centre allowing all abilities to access a friendly and welcoming Triathlon Club. Come and try us at our next training session, if you like us its only £25 per year and the fee includes a club T shirt when you join, and after that you just pay as you train.
Bilateral breathing: how to learn to breathe on both sides when swimming front crawl
Struggle with bilateral breathing in front crawl and get very little time to practise? Here are some tips from John Wood
Sports science: 3 laboratory tests designed to help you improve your performance
Triathletes love nothing more than the latest gadget to propel their performance to a new level. From blood and DNA testing to HRV, here we focus on the latest innovations and laboratory tests, and assess their triathlon improving potential
Lower leg cramp: how to deal with it on the run
Suffer from leg cramps during races, particularly on the run? Tim Don explains how to prevent and manage it so you can carry on racing
What is a sweat test, and should you take one?
Sports scientist and hydration expert Andy Blow explains what a ‘sweat test’ is, what the options are for endurance athletes, and how taking one could help you significantly improve your performance…
What should you do with your arms when running?
Wondering how you should use your arms when running, and whether you should hold them in a specific way, or use a special arm action? Scott Findlay explains
How can you tell if you have fast- or slow-twitch muscle fibres?
Wondering how to tell if you’ve fast or slow-twitch muscle fibres, and whether you can produce more? Dermott Hayes gives us an insight into the latest thoughts on fast and slow-twitch muscle fibres
Could Ryf be on the verge of becoming the greatest ever?
A fourth consecutive Hawaii win on the 13th of October of this year could mean a change of nickname for Switzerland’s Daniela Ryf aka Angry Bird
Lucy Charles talks Kona preparation
Top Ironman pro and last year’s world championship runner up talks to 220 about how her preparation for Kona is going, and what she has learned from last year’s race
How to swim faster: 15 ways to hone your front crawl technique
Hit a plateau with your swim? Want to find those marginal gains and progress in the water? Look no further for the ultimate guide to swimming faster!
Hypoxic swim sessions: what are they and should you do them?
Heard a lot about hypoxic swim sessions, both good and bad, and wondering whether they are worth including in your training? BTF level 3 coach Matt Sanderson from Triathlon Coaching UK explains all
What muscles do you use in triathlon?
Wondering what muscles you use in triathlon and whether you have to strengthen some more than others? Nik Cook explains
What’s the difference between fartlek and interval training?
Confused between fartlek and interval training, and wondering how they differ? Scott Finlay, coach to the Hartree Jets, explains the differences between the two training methods
Cartilage injuries: how to treat and prevent them
Participating in endurance sports can be hard and intense as these sports can take their toll on your joints and cartilage, says physiotherapist Georgios Grigoriou from Capital Physio. Here he explains how to treat cartilage injuries, and prevent them from occurring
