Race-day Advice

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…

Ironman racing may grab most of the ‘toughest triathlon’ headlines but short-course racing still throws up plenty of challenges to triathletes across the globe…

A deterioration in performance is inevitable when racing triathlon in the heat. But those losses can be minimised with our proven heat-beating toolbox…

The London Triathlon is getting closer, so here’s tri coach Phil Paterson’s top tips for beginners at this UK classic

Graeme Stewart not only won Celtman in 2013, but he’s also coached many successful finishers. Here are his top tips…

Knowing the course can mean the difference between success and failure. Here we explain how to do a course recce to give you the best possible chance come race day…

No-one ever said triathlon was easy, but there are sure-fire ways to make race day ‘easy-er’. And, as our cast of experts reveal here, small changes can have some of the biggest rewards…

Multiple-time podium finisher and triathlon coach Alex Foster shares his best advice on how to race the challenging Slateman

Want to get the better of this popular 70.3 course? Then take the advice of top age-grouper and coach at Stafford Tri Club, James Jennings

Former coaching partner for the Outlaw series and Team Oxygenaddict head coach Rob Wilby shares his top tips for success at the Half Holkham

Challenge Wanaka may be one of the most beautiful races in the world, but it’s no walk in the park. Here’s our guide to this iconic race in New Zealand…

How do you ensure your triathlon racing year ends in mighty and memorable multisport fashion? From pre-race prep to mid-event tactics, here are our surefire ways to finish the season with a bang…

How do you train for a course if you can’t recce it or have similar topography near you? Over to our coaches for some top advice suitable for all age-groupers…

From fish oil and fans to laces and Lycra, here are some simple tips and tricks that you can add to your training and racing repertoire to make you a faster and more efficient triathlete…

Thinking back over past race performances can only make you a better athlete, argues Professor Greg Whyte. Here’s why…