Beginner’s guide to off-road running
Running over rough surfaces can trigger many training gains for triathletes. Here’s how to get started…
Joe Beer
Joe Beer
The benefits of running indoors on a treadmill
Now coronavirus is forcing us to swap the trails for a treadmill, we take a look at how treadmill running can improve your performance so you will smash your next race – whenever that is…
How to analyse your triathlon performance
The key to analysing progress? Recognising your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
Boost bike power
As thoughts turn to the new season it’s time to add strength to that stamina base
How to overcome plateaus in your race performance
Are you getting frustrated with this season’s race results, despite training hard over winter? Read on…
Heat training: What are benefits of using a heated-room for training?
Wondering how best to prepare for racing in hot humid conditions? With contrasting opinions out there on the benefits of heated-room training, coach Joe Beer and pro long-distance athlete Alice Hector weigh up the pros and cons
London Triathlon race tips for this weekend
From deep-water starts to lengthy transitions, the world’s largest triathlon has challenges aplenty. We look at how to make sure you have the best race possible
10 ways to take your Ironman racing to new heights this year
Coach Joe Beer presents his top tips and sessions to take your long-distance performance up a notch
Training plans: Build race fitness
Introduce specific race-day sessions now to set you up perfectly for the season ahead
Sub-1hr swim drill: All systems go
Hit various energy systems with this 60min pool workout for intermediate athletes
Move up to Olympic distance on three training sessions a week
Check out our advice if you’re planning on moving up to Olympic-distance triathlons, from sprint distance, but pushed for time
Sub-1hr session: Wetsuit workout
Reap the rewards next season by including this intermediate-level wetsuit session in your winter training
Joe Beer’s 12-month training plan
Whether you’re aiming for sprint or Olympic distance, and whatever time of year it is, we can make you faster
Improve your winter strength (2)
Four more exercises from Joe Beer to increase your overall strength for all three disciplines
Off-season weight training
You may not like the idea but there’s a lot to be gained from resistance work come winter, says Joe Beer
Six ways to keep training in winter
Use the off-season to try out some new tactics, like ‘doing a Brownlee’ when the weather gets rough
Training plan: Winter gym sessions for triathletes
Resistance training builds strength, keeps you focussed on technique and provides an ideal indoor session for the off-season
Three steps to practising your swim drafting until it’s perfect
We show you the basic steps for drilling this key skill in the pool with some training buddies, so you can get it right come race day and save valuable energy in the dip
Sub-1hr session: Perfect your Ironman swim pacing
Going long for the first time? Try this session to get your swim pacing over 3.8km bang on
Roundup: live Q&A with 220’s Joe Beer
From Bowen therapy to training after half Ironman races, today’s online discussion with triathlon coach Joe Beer had lots of great tips for our readers
