The only 4 strength and conditioning winter workouts you need as a triathlete
Try these four strength and conditioning routines alongside your winter triathlon training.
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
How to benchmark your off-season fitness
Now’s the time to start testing your swim, bike and run fitness to help gauge training adaptations
How to periodise your training during the off-season
Andy Bullock and Emma-Kate Lidbury explain how to periodise your off-season triathlon training so you peak for your summer races
Antioxidant-rich recipes to combat free radicals – nutritionist prescribed
Free radicals can cause all kinds of mayhem in the body, but luckily we have antioxidants at our disposal. Here are the recipes to try…
Suffering from cycling niggles? Three physios explain how to prevent hip, knee and back pain
As we get older wear and tear can start to add aches and pains to big ride days. Read an extract from new book Full Gas Forever to learn how to tackle four of the most common culprits
A triathlete’s complete guide to off-season training
The off-season is when the clocks go back – but don’t let your motivation go back with them. Our guide has information and motivational tips on everything, from essential winter gear to nutritional and training advice…
Get ready for Ironman: Master your Ironman fuelling
Whether you’re racing Ironman later this year or next season, you’ll need a well-oiled nutrition strategy for 226km success. Here our experts offer their before, during and after-Ironman fuelling advice.
The triathlete’s guide to the off-season
Wondering how to survive six months of no triathlon? Well, our intrepid columnist Martyn Brunt is here to help. From muddy backsides to pudding runs, here’s all you need to get though autumn and winter…
Refuel, reflect and cool down (literally): how to recover from a triathlon like a pro
Former pro and current coach Non Stanford explains how to recover from a triathlon so you’re raring to go for your next race
How to beat the post-Ironman blues
You’ve trained for years, had the date circled for months and finally completed your Ironman. And then… nothing.
How long should your off-season last if you’re an Ironman triathlete?
Coming to the end of your Ironman season and wondering how long you should take off without compromising next year’s performance? Mark Kleanthous explains all
How much should I reduce my training by during the triathlon off-season?
Andy Blow explains how much you should dial down your training during the winter, without losing your training ‘base’.
Top 12 weird and wacky races to challenge yourself in off-season
The triathlon season is over. Time to knuckle down on Zwift, right? Think again, with our essential guide to this winter’s weirdest and wackiest events.
Slaying the dragon: Our top tips for conquering Ironman Wales
Looking for tips to race Ironman Wales? Reads our advice on tackling one of the toughest long courses around
How long does it take to train for an Ironman if you’re starting from scratch?
Unfit but wondering if you can do an Ironman? Mark Kleanthous explains how long it takes to train for one safely, without putting your body at risk
Going on a triathlon training camp? Follow these 10 tips I learnt from experience
What are the things you learn on a tri training camp that can really make a difference? I spent a week training in the Alps with Treacle Velo to find out
What’s the difference between your abductors and adductors?
Personal trainer Pete Gaffney explains how important strong abductor and adductor muscles are for athletes, and why they shouldn’t be forgotten in your strength and conditioning workout routine…
Get ready for Ironman: Tame the Ironman run
It’s where dreams are made or broken, but just how do you complete a marathon after cycling 180km? It’s about consistency, gut training and a decent pair of socks, our experts tell our Tenby entrant.
On-the-bike nutrition: our favourite 4 energy-filled recipes
Beat the bonk with these tasty, filling and nutritional homemade snacks – all a handy size for refuelling on the bike
How to build adaptable skills in open water
Improve your ability to perform in all open water racing conditions by building adaptable skills into your training schedule, explains Andrew Sheaff.
How to improve your Ironman swim
Just because the swim in a long-distance triathlon is less than 10% of the total doesn’t mean you should ignore training for it in favour of the other two disciplines says Andrew Potter. Here he explains the importance of a successful Ironman swim and how to get faster…
What’s it like to race the Ironman World Champs split format?
2023 marked the first year that the Ironman world championship was contested on two different days, in two different countries. Here, we hear from two UK age-groupers who raced Nice and Kona, respectively, on two historic days for the sport…
Beginner’s guide to off-road biking
Off-road biking is a great way to mix up your training and build new skills in preparation for the race season. James Costley-White explains the basics…
How to improve your cycling efficiency
Focussing on cadence drills can help improve your pedalling coordination and, as a result, your efficiency.
