The best pool test strips for clean, hygienic water
If you’re lucky enough to have your own pool or hot tub, monitoring its bacteria and chemical levels is essential. These pool test strips make the job easy
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Best swimming snorkels for focusing on your form
Snorkels can help improve your balance, rotation, technique and efficiency. Ollie Willis tests four of the best
Can you go swimming when pregnant?
Got a little one on the way and wondering if you should adapt your swim training? Here’s everything you need to know about swimming when pregnant
What to expect from technical change in your swim
Creating technical change in your swim can be hard, but swim coach Andrew Sheaff is here to show you how to set your expectations appropriately and trust in the end goal…
How to stop wiggling in your swim
Are you a wiggler? Chances are, as a triathlete, you do indeed wiggle in the water. So how can you stop it and create a more streamlined, and therefore faster, swim? Andrew Sheaff has the solutions…
Chrissie Wellington: how to increase swim speed and endurance for Ironman
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington offers six key tips on how to build up your swim to an Ironman-distance 3.8km…
What to do when weather changes your race
Just like racing, weather is unpredictable and can result in last-minute changes to an event. Here’s our guide on how to deal with whatever the weather gods throw at you on triathlon race day…
Best wetsuit bags: Wet dry bags for triathletes
Keep your used wetsuit contained and the rest of your belongings dry with our pick of the best wetsuit bags
Epic triathlon fails: Pro triathletes on when things go wrong
Learn all about some embarrassing and downright horrifying triathlon fails and mishaps made by the world’s best triathletes
Best swim hand paddles for swim training
Wondering which swim hand paddles are best to help you meet your swim goals? Here are some different ones to try, plus where to buy from
Simple tricks to help triathletes improve their swim skills
Know what you need to improve in your swim but struggling to do it? Andrew Sheaff shares the simple tricks that will help you make the changes you need
Ironman launches new bike training camp
Ironman’s new bike training camp is set to take place at Alpe d’Huez and will focus on the key skills you need for a hilly triathlon
How to build your own triathlon training plan
A coach is a great investment, but you can also create your own programme if armed with the right tools. Here’s how…
How to improve your feel for the water
Feel the water and swim faster – it really is that simple. But how do you actually ‘feel’ water? Swim coach Andrew Sheaff explains…
River swimming for beginners: how to swim in rivers
Want to swim in your local river but are unsure when and how is the safest way to dip your toe in?
Swim coach Richard Smith has all the advice you need before you take the plunge…
From sea swims to rivers and lakes: Conquer any open-water challenge
Different bodies of water present unique challenges. But with the right technique and some pool practice, our experts will have you reaching T1 in record time…
15 tips for the intermediate triathlete
Training that’s specific to your ability is the most efficient way to train. Here’s our top tips for the intermediate triathlete
What should I eat while training for a half Ironman?
Training for a half Ironman – 1.9km swim, 90km bike and half-marathon run – is not a simple undertaking. But how do you get in enough calories to sustain the extra training and optimise your performance? Laura Tilt has this advice for a reader…
How to train as you age: what triathletes need to know as they get older
We explain how ageing impacts your body as it gets older and the key training areas for your age, whether you’re 25 or 65, so you’ll be stronger and faster than ever
Are turbo trainers more effective than cycling outdoors?
What are the fitness benefits of turbo training compared with road cycling? Which is best for strength and which is best for fitness?
How can Pilates improve your triathlon performance?
Pilates can help improve your triathlon performance by making you a stronger, less injury-prone athlete. Chartered physiotherapist Helen O’Leary has the must-do movements for every triathlete…
Meet the new head coach at Leeds Triathlon
There’s a new man at the helm of Leeds Triathlon, Rhys Davey. Here, we sit down with the head coach to find out his background and what the future holds…
Brownlee brothers launch winter training camp trip
The Brownlee brothers are launching a winter training camp in Spain and they want you to join them…
Tom Bishop explains the foundations of his winter training
British pro Tom Bishop outlines the key to his winter training and offers advice about how you can make it work for you too.
