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Triathletes ‘feel pain differently’

Israeli study suggests athletes feel less pain, cope better

14 November 2013 / 10:54 GMT9 April 2021 / 10:46 BST

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…

22 December 2024 / 11:36 GMT22 December 2024 / 11:36 GMT

How to get ahead in your training for next season

Blog

World Triathlon election controversy sullies the sport’s reputation

World Triathlon has a new president, but allegations of a staged voting process have attracted criticism and raised a number of questions

21 December 2024 / 09:41 GMT16 December 2024 / 19:02 GMT

World Triathlon election controversy sullies the sport’s reputation

Run clothing

Best running tops for men

They might not be the most glamorous of purchases, but the best running tops can help you perform to your max. We put eight to the test

21 December 2024 / 09:12 GMT22 December 2024 / 09:12 GMT

Wetsuits

How to store a wetsuit

Wondering how you should store and look after your wetsuit? Here’s some advice from our expert swim coaches

20 December 2024 / 17:04 GMT20 December 2024 / 17:04 GMT

Training plans

Four strength and conditioning workouts for the winter build phase

Try these four strength and conditioning routines alongside your winter triathlon training.

20 December 2024 / 16:38 GMT20 December 2024 / 16:38 GMT

Four strength and conditioning workouts for the winter build phase

Goggles

Swimming goggles: how should they fit and how tight should they be?

They might be the cheapest bit of tri kit you will buy, but the wrong fit could ruin your chances race day. Here Helen Webster explains how a pair of swim goggles should fit, and how to tell if they’re too tight or not tight enough

20 December 2024 / 15:47 GMT20 December 2024 / 15:48 GMT