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Q+A: How should I adapt my training for single-discipline events over winter?
By on 10/01/2012 15:53:43
-discipline events will help you develop as an all-round triathlete, and is certainly an option that a large percentage of elite triathletes take. Assuming you are looking to focus on running and/or cycle events, this will mean you’ll retain your cardio
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Women's Health
By Runner's World on 10/09/2009 01:20:44
Acne, osteoporosis, incontinence, menstrual problems - learn more about some of the most common health issues affecting female runners
by reducing menstrual symptoms. These runners prefer taking the pill so they can control their cycle and don't have to race when they are having their period. Although it is safe to manipulate the timing of your period, experts generally agree this practice
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Buying a Bike on a Budget
By on 24/11/2009 09:52:55
Buying a bike needn't be a financial strain
-quality, great-value bikes out there. As Olympic gold medallist Nicole Cook, author of Cycle for Life (Kyle Cathie, £14.99), told Triathlete's World: "It's vital to find the right bike - one that you'll want to train on. But you don't have to spend a fortune
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Gear Pick of the Week: Nike MAX Transitions
By James Fricker on 23/05/2012 11:30:08
your summer running or cycling go without a squint. Nike Vision and Transitions Optical have teamed up to offer this summer essential. The Nike MAX Transitions sunglasses automatically adapt to changing light (they darken and lighten depending
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Your First Triathlon
By on 24/11/2009 16:03:19
Choosing your first race shouldn't be as challenging as racing it
What to look for in your first race might seem obvious. You scan the listings for a small local event with an easy swim and flat cycle and no pressure.But is that really the best choice when you're looking for your first race? Here is our guide
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Triathlon Training
By on 19/06/2006 11:10:43
Whether you're ready for a new racing challenge, or you just want to become fitter, triathlon training is the answer
completing her first triathlon, the Michelob Ultra London Triathlon, Wilson easily broke three hours in the Flora London Marathon.For runners used to putting one foot in front of the other, going multisport can be intimidating. Swimming and cycling require
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Cycing's Unsung Kit Heroes
By Matt Allyn and Christopher Worden on 25/07/2011 10:00:00
Add these five low-cost household items to your toolbox to patch up your bike
Duct TapeTypical cycling useSecuring moving parts on your bike that shouldn't be moving, from unravelling bar tape to loose mudguards.Other usesWinter shoe conversion: Nobody wants cold feet while riding. If you don't have a pair of cold
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TW Interviews: Team Sky Cyclist Alex Dowsett
By on 06/07/2011 18:00:00
An Olympic gold, a time trial win in the Tour de France and World Championship glory - Team Sky rider Alex Dowsett doesn't ask for much. We caught up with the up-and-coming time trial specialist
He may be one of the newest recruits to Team Sky, but Alex Dowsett is already a key player in the professional cycling team.Team Sky is a British road biking team who started competing in January 2010. Their stated aim is to 'create the first
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Turbo Your Transition
By on 23/11/2009 16:54:00
With some training, timing and a little thought, you can make the transition from bike to run without losing too many precious seconds
hobble when they first get off the bike, running with smaller, more frequent strides as their hips and knees struggle to adjust. You're going wrong when: You run geisha-style, with exaggeratedly precise steps. Spend the last few minutes of the cycle
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Triathlon Glossary
By on 10/07/2008 10:58:07
Learn how to talk tri with our beginner's guide to the most commonly used lingo in the world of triathlon
swimming stage followed by a biking stage with no run.AquathlonA swimming stage followed by a run stage with no cycling stage.ATPAnnual Training Plan.BBonking Sudden fatigue and energy loss caused by running out of glycogen in the muscles. (See also Wall
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