Cycling: how to corner fast and smoothly
Being able to corner well means a higher overall average speed and, because you don’t have to accelerate so much out of bends to get back up to speed, less energy is expended
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
Ironman World Champ predictions: who will be king of Kona?
The best long-distance triathletes in the world are descending once again on Hawaii for the Ironman World Championships, but who will be high-fiving along Ali’i Drive and supping from the largest umeke bowl on Saturday 14 October? 220 columnist Tim Heming counts down his top 10 men’s predictions.
11 multisport races you can still do in 2017
Season finished? Think again. Here are 11 top triathlons and duathlons for you to end the season in style
How to get to the swim buoy first
Swim at one pace in open water and get caught up at the start? Then here’s the speed session for you
5 foods… that may prevent or ease cramp
Suffer with cramp when training and racing? Here are 5 foods that might help
Training: the 3 most valuable metrics triathletes should measure
New to triathlon and finding yourself bombarded with information about training and what to measure: power, speed, distance, cadence, stroke count and so on. Joe Beer explains the three most important measurables.
Are triathletes mad?
Using two recent events as evidence, Martyn considers whether he is, in fact, as mad as most non-triathletes seem to think
Diet nutrient split: what’s the right balance for triathletes?
Wondering what sort of split you should be looking for in your diet? And what the right balance of carbs, protein or fat is? Lucy-Ann Prideaux explains all
What foods are rich in antioxidants?
Antioxidants are important for preventing, and limiting, damage to cells. Here are five foods rich in antioxidants
How important is body fat percentage for athletes?
Wondering how important body fat percentage is and what the best way to reduce it is? Sports scientist of Precision Hydration Andy Blow explains all
How often should triathletes do bike threshold training?
Andy Blow explains how often you should train on the bike at threshold and why it is important to not overdo it
What’s the difference between average power and normalised power on the bike?
Rob Banino explains how average and normalised power differ and why it’s normalised power you want to monitor
Duathlon: 12 do’s and don’ts
Moving to duathlon? International athlete Matt Barnes, winner of his age group in the 2017 Bala Tri, and duathlon world champ Claire Steels share their top tips on how to run and bike faster, and avoid commonly made mistakes
How to climb like a pro during the bike leg
When the road kicks uphill, the power you produce on your bike determines how fast you reach the top, but without good cycling technique you will struggle to climb efficiently. Here’s what you should do
Tapering: why it’s important and what you should do the week before your triathlon
We all know the best way to taper is to cut back the training and chow down on pasta, right? Well, some experts would disagree. We take a look at the ideal pre-race week
Freestyle swim technique: how to improve your rotation and position
You’ll improve your propulsion in the water by making your front crawl streamlined. Coach Robin Brew shows you why relaxing is key…
10 things you should never, ever say to a triathlete…
Somehow us triathletes have acquired a reputation for being obsessive, fixated, neurotic and slightly uptight individuals and as a result you might want to be careful what you say to us, even in jest says Martyn Brunt…
Why run speed work is important for endurance athletes
Speed work can give triathletes many tools to draw on on race day says international endurance runner and coach Shaun Dixon. Here he explains why all endurance athletes should include it in their training schedule
How to do a rollover turn in the swim
The rollover turn is very fast and requires very little extra effort. Robin Brew explains how to do it
What’s the difference between whey and casein protein and when’s best to digest them?
Confused about whey and casein proteins and how they help? Nick Smith explain the difference and when triathletes should take them.
How many brick sessions should I do?
Training for a triathlon and wondering how many brick sessions you should include in your training? Dermott Hayes explains all
Riding aero: how to improve your aerodynamics on the bike leg
An aero cockpit is one of the best ways to improve your bike split but it’s not quite as simple as clipping on some aerobars one day and going faster the next. Here’s what you should be doing if you want to improve your aero riding
Racing strategy: should you pedal or coast when cycling downhill?
Getting your pacing right for every element of long-distance is key. Joe Friel explains why pacing on the downhill sections of the bike leg shouldn’t be ignored.
15 training tips for the beginner triathlete
Have you done your first tri and now hooked on the sport and want to improve? Here are 15 simple tips that could make all the difference to your performance
