Do high costs and a crazy amount of kit needed hold you back from doing triathlon? It’s true that tri’s not the cheapest sport, so here’s our favourite budget kit options to get you on that start line
It’s easy to mistakenly assume that triathlon is the pinnacle of endurance fitness, and to do one you need to be super-human as you have to excel in three sports, not just only one. The reality couldn’t be further from the truth, says Philip Hatzis
We explain the variety of triathlon distances you can race, from the shortest, the super-sprint, all the way up to the full-distance Ironman
Are you a tri-newbie and worrying about your first triathlon? Nick Beer explains all you need to know
We look at the different distances involved in triathlon and explain what a good triathlon time would be for each
Picking the right triathlon clothing can save you precious seconds in transition and help make you more streamlined on the fly, so here’s our advice for what to wear for a triathlon
A brick session is a training set that involves more than one discipline/sport back-to-back, says Matt Baird. Here he explains why they are an important part of a triathlete’s training programme
Training and racing for run/bike/run over the off-season months is a great way to keep you fresh – and get even fresher – for the next triathlon year. Coach Dermott Hayes has the advice…
We explain why using your pulse rate to fine-tune your training can help you reap big fitness rewards, and how to do it
Fartlek means training at different paces and speeds within one training session and can be applied to swimming, cycling and running. Paul Larkins explains more…
You might have heard people talk about ‘Jeffing’, but what is it, how can it help you and should you try it?
The key to getting a good result in your first sprint-distance triathlon is gauging your effort. Here we explain how to keep your foot on the gas from start to finish
We take a look at whether a few jars on a Friday night can ruin a week of diligent training…
New to triathlon? Here are our top 11 essential triathlon tips for beginners
Your first triathlon may almost be here, but how do you make sure everything goes smoothly and conquer the nerves? Here are 38 tips to see you through your first of many triathlons…
Supersprint racing is a great entry point into tri. GB pro Tom Bishop shares his top five tips for racing a 400m swim, 10km bike and 2.5km run…
You can lose more time from a broken bike than any other part of your race. Here, Glen Coltman, Team GB bike mechanic, makes sure you’re ready to keep on cycling whatever the race throws at you
Is a fear of deep water stopping you from starting, or enjoying, open water swimming? Tri coach Philip Hatzis explains how you can safely develop your confidence
New to running, and wondering when and how you should introduce interval sessions into your run training? Dermott Hayes explains all
The benefits of running are numerous, says top tri coach Joel Enoch, from improving your mental and physical health to exploring new places and having time to yourself.
Ideally, you’ll have trained hard in winter and will have big race-day plans. But what if that’s not the reality?
Now’s the time to start testing your swim, bike and run fitness to help gauge training adaptations
Want to take part in a triathlon, but worried you’ll finish last and everyone will laugh at you? Put those fears straight out of your head says, Mel Berry – here’s why
Yes, anyone can take part in a triathlon, says Mel Berry. There are distances for everyone and it doesn’t matter how fit you are, male or female, young or old, fit or unfit – as long as you’re able to swim, cycle and shuffle. Here she shares this advice…
