5 foods that… help fuel very long bike rides
Fuel your long bike rides with these 5 foods tucked in your pockets or rucksack
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
Why does the outside of my foot hurt when I run?
Do you experience pain on the outside of your foot when you run, which increases with distance/time? Sports biomechanics expert Richard Felton discusses causes and solutions
How to build swim strength and stay injury free
Work on your swim-specific strength through the winter and swim injury-free into the new season
Can I continue training with foot osteoarthritis?
Been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in your feet and worried you may no longer be able to run and train for, and compete in, triathlons? Chris Kay, a qualified sports rehabilitation specialist, explains how you can manage the condition and alleviate the symptoms, so you can still run.
What is overspeed run training?
Run coach Paul Larkins explains the benefits of overspeed run training and how to do it
6 run drills that increase power
Top tri coach Joel Enoch of Hartree Jets shares 6 run drills that will help you develop more power per stride
18 things a triathlon coach should really teach you
Inspired by a friend, our Brunty explains what he thinks a tri coach should teach their athletes…as well as the usual, run-of-the-mill, swim, bike and run stuff
Indoor training: Dave Scott’s favourite treadmill and turbo sessions
Dave Scott shares his two favourite indoor training sessions (one turbo and one treadmill) that increase in intensity every three weeks and elevate your economy at lactate threshold.
What is VAM (Velocità Ascensionale Media) in cycling?
VAM is a term coined by controversial Italian coach Dr Michele Ferrari that’s used to compare cyclists’ climbing performances. It stands for Velocità Ascensionale Media, which translates to average ascent speed – or vertical ascent in metres per hour.
Off-season swim schedule
How do you approach swim training when the summer race season is over? Coach John Wood shares his wealth of knowledge to keep you motivated…
The run leg: how to build speed and stay fast
Build killer speed to blitz your races in style with coach Joel Enoch’s track-based session
How to swim in open water for the first time and prepare for race day
Swimming in open water, never mind racing and coping with a pack, can be daunting. Six time Ironman world champion Dave Scott explains how to get used to the conditions, and not let the nerves get the better of you
How important is protein?
Wondering how important protein is for triathletes, compared to carbohydrates? Kate Percy has the answers
Lucy Charles on Kona, winter training… and swimming 100km a week
We chat to Lucy Charles about her amazing second place at the Ironman World Championships, and what the winter holds…
How to train for an ultra triathlon
Is Ironman not enough and thinking about pushing yourself to the limit and doing an ultra triathlon? Here are 11 tips from ultra triathlete Graham Smedley, who was Enduroman 2016 Triple Champion and was one of just five who finished Deca UK
Swim fin workouts: Dave Scott explains how they help your training, and key sessions
Wondering what the point of fins are when you’re not allowed them in races? Ironman legend Dave Scott explains why, if used right, they can be a crucial bit of training kit.
Chrissie Wellington’s 5 top tips for triathlon beginners
She’s the four-time Ironman world champion, holds the world’s fastest women’s iron time and is undefeated over long distance. So she’s pretty handy when it comes to advice…
5 foods that… help you exercise for longer
Include these 5 foods in your diet to help you make the most out of every training session
Key bike training sessions that simulate hills and climbing
Got a hilly Ironman scheduled but don’t have any hills nearby to train on? Six time Ironman World Champ Dave Scott shares some key hill-free bike sessions to help you conquer the climbs
How to get out of a run speed rut
Six times Ironman world champ Dave Scott advises a triathlete stuck in a speed rut and not getting any faster. The triathlete does 3x5km and 1x15km each week
7 life lessons triathlon has taught Martyn Brunt
In the years since Martin Brunt took up the sport that “celebrates incontinence” he’s learnt a thing or two. Here he imparts his wisdom for the next generation of triathletes…
How to improve your efficiency in all three disciplines for Ironman
Joe Friel shows you how to become more economical in your swimming, cycling and running
