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…
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
How to get ahead in your training for next season
Give yourself the gift of performance enhancement by grabbing some mates in the week between Christmas and New Year and hitting those quieter roads…
How to train for your first 70.3 triathlon
Ticked the sprint and standard-distance boxes and fancy a crack at a half-Ironman? Here to help you cover all 113km is top tri coach Simon Ward…
Four strength and conditioning workouts for the winter build phase
Try these four strength and conditioning routines alongside your winter triathlon training.
Free 8-week HIIT training plan for triathletes
Think high-intensity training isn’t for us triathletes? Well think again, and get ready to smash your race PB with this 8-week HIIT training plan from Dermott Hayes
How to increase training volume
Gradually increasing training volume is crucial to allow the body time to adapt before race season, Greg Whyte explains why…
How to avoid the most common Zone 2 running mistakes
If you’re new to heart rate run training, this guide will help you avoid common mistakes and make it easier to start. Taren Gesell explains…
Free 8-week run speed training plan to improve your run times
If running is your weakest link, this run strength training plan will help improve your running fitness and speed in just eight weeks
Keep your training organised and on track with TrainingPeaks
Looking to keep your training organised and reach your potential? Then let TrainingPeaks do all the hard work for you
What are macro, meso and micro training cycles in triathlon?
When planning your training schedule you might have come across the terms, macro, meso and microcycles. So what are they? And why are they important for your triathlon training? James Witts explains
Free 12-week Ironman build-phase training plan
Make that all-important leap from base to build phase and get set for Ironman race-day success. Dermott Hayes has the training plan…
Free 4-week duathlon training plan: how to go from three sports to two
Thinking about racing duathlons in the autumn and winter? Then it’s time to switch focus to duathlon and race strong to the end of the year. Here’s a four week training plan to help you make the switchover from triathlon to duathlon.
Free 8-week open-water swimming training plan
In just two months, coach Dermott Hayes will have you swimming with confidence and skill with this open-water swimming training plan
The best budget triathlon kit for 2024: our top picks
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
Free 8-week off-season training plan that’s adaptable for every level
Want to start the next tri season raring to go? Then this 8 week off-season plan that involves hitting the bike and run trails will have huge form and fitness benefits
Free 3-month Ironman base training plan
Got designs on conquering Ironman? Then don’t neglect your base says Dermott Hayes. Here’s his 3-month IM base training plan to follow
How fit do you have to be to do a triathlon?
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
Free Ironman run training plan
A free 12-week plan to help you nail the marathon leg of an Ironman
Free 6-month Ironman 70.3 training plan
Plot your sessions now with our downloadable six-month, middle-distance triathlon training plan from coach Dermott Hayes
Free 3-month Olympic-distance winter training plan
Start building a solid base in training now and have your best race season ever next year. Over to Dermott Hayes and his three-month plan for those aiming for Olympic distance glory next season…
Free Ironman training plans
These free Ironman training plans will help you race long-distance triathlons faster
15 key front crawl swim drills to improve your technique
The front crawl drills here are designed to improve the four key elements of a good swim technique; body position, leg mechanics, arm mechanics and your breathing and timing.
12-week Ironman peak-phase training plan
Smash out your final three-month block of Ironman training to ensure race-day success with this peak-phase training plan
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…
