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100km runs, 14,000 participant sportives and OW swims in thermals? Roland and Jackie’s Sweden build-up continues

Warren Pole follows Team 33Shake as they take the open water plunge for the first time…

The sun is out but the water’s cold: Lou finds out what happens when fitness and guts aren’t enough

Bronwen opts for dodging cowpats over post-pub detritus as she takes her Vachery training into the woods

With their first race at Blenheim coming up, Team 33Shake are now deep into race admin and transition plans. Warren Pole reports…

Lou does a Channel test run… and finds that theory is easier than practice

64.5km of trail running and 9.5km of open-water swimming? Step forth Roland Kelly and Jackie Davies who will be charting their build-up to September’s Swedish challenge

With her studies behind her and two months until Vachery, Bronwen ventures to the London Fields lido

Warren Pole chronicles interesting kit choices and some more very big hills for Team 33Shake as the race at Alpe d’Huez looms ever larger…

Lou enters a 24hr endurance swim relay… and finds that mature cheddar really comes to the rescue at 5am

With racing mojo fully restored, Martyn Brunt embarks on a DIY-tri with his mate/bleached wookie. Cue over-competitiveness and farting…

Bronwen's Vachery progress hits a snag in the form of Brooklyn pizza and one-speed bikes

It's been a monster fortnight as Team 33Shake scale their first hors catégorie climb, refine pedaling technique, and pick up riding tips from their children. Warren Pole tells all…

The sea is starting to warm up and the open-water season is round the corner. Here are Lou’s proven tips for dealing with the early season cold water

With just over three months to go, Bronwen starts proper bike training for Vachery Tri. Cue central London traffic, cursing Boris and the lure of curry…

With their race steeds now arrived, Team 33Shake hit the road for some early miles. Warren Pole was there to coach them through…

If found, please return to Martyn Brunt, under a duvet, Coventry

Christmas comes early for Team 33Shake… in Leatherhead. Warren Pole reports

Work and the weather disrupt Bronwen Vachery’s voyage

A long bike session sends confidence soaring while counting proves strangely motivational for the girls of Team 33Shake. Warren Pole explains…

Introducing our new blogger, Bronwen Morgan, as she charts her path to July's Vachery Triathlon

Lou bumps up the swimming miles and prepares to swim in a jellyfish-infested lake in prep for the Channel swim

As the race shifts from 'ages away' to 'really quite near now', the girls of Team 33Shake have started building resilience, laughing a lot and occasionally worrying, reports their coach, Warren Pole…

The sea temp is plummeting to 5.5°C and the amount of swearing is rising. Lou Walker prays that, one day, the temp will rise