Key Ironman training sessions from 3 stars of Kona 2017
Want to swim like Lucy Charles, bike like Lionel Sanders and run like David McNamee? Yes please! Follow their key Ironman training sessions and become the ultimate iron athlete
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
Turbo session: long, steady film ride
Take out the monotony with this variation on a drinking game
Sub-1hr turbo trainer session: cycle strength booster
A pre-season turbo session that should lay good foundations for the year ahead
How to keep cycling throughout the winter
Beat the elements with Guy Kesteven’s advice on how to prepare your bike, yourself and your clothes for all those rides in the harsh winter weather
How to keep training through the winter
If you’re a triathlete then how do you juggle training, a full-time job and grim weather? British pro Susie Hignett shares her tips…
Winter Swim Sets
To swim better, says Joe Beer, you must assess your current ability and tweak your training to focus on stubborn areas
5 key ways cold weather affects your body and your training
We all know training outside when it’s cold is tough, but have you ever thought how the freezing temperatures actually affects your body? Andy Blow explains 5 ways it can play havoc with your training
What’s the perfect body composition for triathletes?
Can fat make you faster? What does science say about the optimum body composition for swimmers, and what does that mean for triathletes? Andrew Hamilton assesses the implications
Triathletes and eating disorders: what’s the link?
In endurance sport, it’s often believed that the lighter you are, the faster you are, which can lead to over-controlled diets and eating disorders. Tim Heming explores the link…
How to choose and plan your Ironman
Whether it’s your first, or 20th, full distance triathlon; whether you just want to complete or be a podium contender, it is important to choose the right race for your skillset and ability if you’re going to have a successful and enjoyable day
51 essential lunchtime training sessions
Pushed for training time? Then the lunch break-friendly session is key for triathlon gains. Dermott Hayes serves up 51 essential sets for the time-crunched triathlete…
How to develop a strong and efficient swim stroke
Build focused mini drill sets into your swim training to develop a strong and efficient stroke
How to use December to build next season run strength
The key word for December is ‘robustness’, and for that you need a Marcothon Challenge…
What should you look for in an energy bar?
Feel daunted by the choice of energy bars available on the market, and unsure whether to go high carb or high protein. Nutritionist Lucy-Anne Prideaux explains what to look out for
Women found to be more naturally fit than men
The speed of oxygen uptake by the body’s cells is often used as an indicator of aerobic fitness, and new research shows women are able to process oxygen quicker than men. when they start to exercise.
Ironman training: how to maximise the build phase
What happens during the 63 days of the build phase has a greater influence on your Ironman race performance than any other time in your preparation says Joe Friel. Here he explains how to make the most of this time
Ironman training: 3 common mistakes most triathletes make
Push yourself harder in training and you’ll see results, right? Wrong, says Joe Friel, who rectifies three common mistakes triathletes often make when training for an Ironman
12-weeks to Ironman race-day: race-specific training
Include more challenging sessions in your training now, and the easier your race day will be, says Joe Friel…
