and Facebook followers what nuggets of advice they would offer to triathlon beginners. Read their tips and get inspired - and leave a comment if you have any other words of wisdom![View the story "Starting Out in Triathlon: Your Tips" on Storify]

distance option, so swimmers can find the perfect distance to suit their ability. You can choose from a half-mile course suitable for beginners and young people aged 12 and over, a one mile, two mile or new five kilometre distance.“The events are suitable

Weight training for triathlon is a complicated subject. Some triathletes think it is unnecessary while others are in favour of hitting the gym, but may not know exactly what and how much to do in the weights room. Then there is strength training outside the gym – how much and how...

ears and I resembled a chicken. It was hard but it was finally over, and I’d completed my first triathlon in 2:31.I am told this is quite a hard course for a beginner, but I’m tempted to go back to and try my hand at the Dambuster again – and this time

together a feast of articles for you to pore over for the next few days... Half-Marathon SolutionsBeginner, elite, veteran or fundraiser – these two articles will equip you with the technical know-how to run your first (or fastest) half:Your First Half

difference between the two in terms of training volume (though beginners might keep their long runs below 13 miles), and you'll also need a marathon-style approach to diet, rest, mental strength, and the all-important taper. Tapering for a half

race.Distance goals are those where the distance is the goal rather than a specific time, such as running a marathon. These are often seen with beginners or those moving up to a new distance.Challenge goals can be quite broad and can feature specific