White carbs, Haribo and practice: how to carb-load for your key races
Follow these 10 easy carb-loading tips and you’ll line up in the water fresher and faster
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
A triathlete’s complete guide to off-season training
The off-season is when the clocks go back – but don’t let your motivation go back with them. Our guide has information and motivational tips on everything, from essential winter gear to nutritional and training advice…
Vary the intensity, get strong and be careful of carbon shoes: 10 ways to train like World and Olympic champion Cassandre Beaugrand
Gavin Smith coaches France’s Olympic gold-medal-winning triathlete Cassandre. Here, he reveals his top ten age-grouper tips then talks us through his work with Beaugrand.
How does riding a triathlon bike differ to riding a road bike?
Nik Cook explains why riding a triathlon bike will feel very different to riding a road bike
When and why should triathletes take a break?
Feel guilty for wanting to take a break from triathlon? Don’t, says pro Tom Bishop, as breaks are very important for health, happiness and recovery
Beginner’s guide to Zone 2 running
If you’re new to heart rate zones and training, Zone 2 runs are the best place to start for runners of all levels as they can benefit your health and fitness in many ways. Coach Taren Gesell explains…
How to fix an asymmetrical pull in swimming
Improving your pull and balancing your swim stroke will increase your propulsion in the water, explains swimming coach Andrew Sheaff
12 weird and wacky races to challenge yourself in off-season
The triathlon season is over. Time to knuckle down on Zwift, right? Think again, with our essential guide to this winter’s weirdest and wackiest events.
11 of the toughest middle-distance triathlons on the planet
Ironman 70.3, half iron, middle-distance. Whatever you want to call it, 113km racing is on the rise. But which is the world’s toughest 70.3 course? We crunch the stats to pick the hardest middle-distance triathlons from around the world…
Best Pilates exercises to relieve sore muscles, or DOMS
DOMS, or delayed muscle soreness can impact on your training. Adding Pilates exercises into your triathlon training routine can aid recovery and strengthen key muscles. Chartered physiotherapist Helen O’Leary shares five easy exercises…
The best (and hardest!) way to improve kicking skill
Strengthen your freestyle kick with this simple yet effective tool, explains swimming coach Andrew Sheaff
How to build adaptable skills in open water
Improve your ability to perform in all open water racing conditions by building adaptable skills into your training schedule, explains Andrew Sheaff.
10 of Europe’s cheapest Ironman-distance triathlons
Got the Ironman bug but worried about the entry fees, travelling costs and accommodation bills of long-distance triathlons? We’ve compiled our list of affordable iron-distance experiences in the UK and Europe
Triathlon distances: Every race format explained
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
Middle-distance triathlons: 7 of the UK’s best half-irons for beginners
Want to try a 70.3 but wondering which half-Ironman distance triathlon is best for first timers? Here we pick our top seven UK middle-distance triathlons suitable for newcomers…
How to develop faster swim skills with contrast training
Contrast training and using aids can be a powerful way to improve your swim skills, faster. Swimming coach to the pros Andrew Sheaff explains why…
What’s a good 10km time?
Want to know what a good 10km time would be for your next race or training run? We enlist the help of the pros to find out…
Best Ironman-distance triathlons for beginners in Europe
Which Iron-distance triathlons are best for first timers? A long-distance triathlon is never easy but there are some that are more beginner-friendly than others. Here we pick our top five European ironman-distance triathlons suitable for newcomers to 226km racing…
Are these the 7 hardest triathlons in the world?
Conquered standard triathlons and looking for a challenge that’ll test you like never before? Buckle up, we’ve crunched the numbers and are here to present you with some of the toughest events on the planet…
What’s the fastest swimming stroke?
Ever wondered what the fastest swim stroke is to help propel you in the water? Andrew Sheaff looks at the four options and provides a winner…
Should you go swimming with a cold?
Feeling under the weather and wondering whether or not you should go swimming with a cold? Here’s Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi with the answer…
How to find the best arm recovery for your swim
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all option for arm recovery so how do you find the best one for you? Andrew Sheaff explains…
What’s a good and average 5k time for my age?
A 5k run is many people’s entry into the sport, but what’s a good time? Tom Epton breaks down the stats to help you work out your benchmark…
How to swim backstroke: Expert tips from Olympic gold medallist Lenny Krayzelburg
You may not need it for racing triathlon but swimming backstroke in training is a great way to keep sessions interesting. And who better to show you how best to swim it than four-time Olympic gold medallist, Lenny Krayzelburg
