10 rules of conduct for a bike training camp
Got a bike camp booked? Here are Martyn Brunt’s top 10 conduct rules for the duration
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
Free 24-week swim training plan
Is the swim your weakest phase? Fear not. Follow Penny Porter’s 24-week plan and you’ll come to love the water
How to protect your bike during the winter
Winter can be a worrying time for your bike. Spray from wet roads can be particularly corrosive, especially if salt has been spread to prevent ice. But, if you follow our advice on winterproofing your bike, it will be well looked after and you’ll be able to storm through autumn/winter with plenty of miles in your legs ready for a summer of racing.
How long should you leave between racing two Ironmans?
Want to race two Ironman-distance triathlons and wondering how long you should leave between them and what’s a realistic training plan to complete them both well? Here’s some advice from coach Mark Kleanthous, who has finished more than 39 Iron-distance races
Should I swim front crawl with straight arms, or ones bent at the elbow?
Feeling confused about your arm position, and when you should have high elbows, when swimming freestyle? 220 swim coach John Wood explains all
Should I include double run days in my triathlon training?
Wondering what the benefits of scheduling double run days into your training programme are and how often you should include them? Tri coach Joe Beer explains all
Swearing found to improve performance
Research suggests your performance could be lifted by unleashing expletives
How does swimming butterfly improve your front crawl?
Team GB Olympic butterfly swimmer Aimee Wilmott explains how swimming fly can help you develop a better and more efficient freestyle swim stroke, and shares two of her favourite drills
5 foods that… act as anti-inflammatories
Anti-inflammatories help boost an athlete’s recovery and immune system. Here are five foods that do the job.
Is it worth training on a hangover?
Jon Hodgkinson takes a look at how alcohol impacts your training, and more importantly what you can do to keep your weekends full of productive training… even if you’ve enjoyed a drink or two
Olympian Keri-anne Payne shares her triathlon swim tips
Olympic open water swimmer Keri-anne Payne shares her top 5 tips for improving your swim
Open water skills swim session
Sharpen up your sighting, drafting and turning with this session from John Wood so you’ll be ready to race
6 good triathlon training habits to develop
Good triathlon training habits will last you a lifetime, so lose the bad ones, says Joe Beer. Here’s how
Increase Vitamin D to build muscle strength
Recent research shows how using a supplement can help triathlon performance
6 adventure sports for winter
Restless for some action now the tri season is over? Duathlon won’t cut it? Then check out these six adrenaline-fuelled adventure
sports designed to add thrills and spills to your off-season
How to race your first Ironman
Fitness wise, you’re ready to go and race your Ironman, but don’t think that all that’s left to do is compete. Mark Kleanthous explains the tactics needed to race Ironman
Post exercise immunosuppression: are you a sufferer?
You’re in the best shape of your life, so why do you keep getting ill? Well, you may be suffering from PEIS – Post Exercise Immunosuppression. Warren Pole discusses causes, symptoms and treatment
What are the benefits of training on a single speed road bike?
Wondering what the advantages and pitfalls of training on a fixed-gear road bike, and whether there’s anything in particular you should be mindful of? Rob Banino explains the pros and cons
How to go from triathlon to duathlon
Wondering how best to make the move from three sports to two? And how should you pace yourself on each section? What should you even wear?! Here are our essential tips and tricks to racing duathlon.
Vicky Holland’s top 3 swim drills
Holland regularly includes these 3 swim drills to tune up the most important aspects of her stroke.
How much should you kick in front crawl?
Tri coach John Wood explains how much triathletes should kick in the swim so they maximise their performance, without tiring their legs for the next two disciplines
How to engage your core to boost swim speed
Swim coach John Wood shares some swim tips and drills that will help you engage your core and improve your technique, so you glide faster through the water
