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Your Triathlon Questions Answered
By on 24/11/2009 10:42:13
Worried about cycling in your pants? Here are the answers to the triathlon questions you might be afraid to ask
in waves of 150 or more, things can become hectic and it is possible you may find someone swimming over you, under you or even across you. The swim usually becomes calmer after the first 100m or so as the faster swimmers pull ahead and the field becomes
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60-Second Guide: Triathlon
By on 11/02/2008 10:57:13
Swimming, cycling and running - discover the answers to your beginner triathlon questions in this bite-sized read
Olympic1.5K swim, 40K bike ride, 10K runIronman3.8K swim, 180K bike ride, 42K run (marathon)Between each leg is a stage known as transition, giving you time to prepare for the next discipline (for example, removing your wetsuit or parking your bike). Don
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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
triathlon coach, Watt Bike instructor and Run In England leader, and also oversees the Parachute Regiment selection process. He has sub-1:00 Ironman swims to his name and regularly competes in triathlons and challenge events.
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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
Triathlon is hot. In the past five years, participation in the sport of swimming-biking-running has tripled in the UK. It's estimated that nearly 100,000 people in this country will race the triple this year. Who are all these multi-taskers, and why
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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
efficiency, comfort and dragHHalf-Ironman1.9K swim; 90K cycle; 21K run. See also, Ironman.HybridA bike somewhere between a mountain bike and a road bike. Good for all-round use.IIMIronman distance (2.4-mile/3.8K swim, 112-mile/180K bike, 26.2-mile/42.2K run
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BIG Triathlon Index
By on 27/11/2006 08:48:21
Training for a triathlon? Let Runnersworld.co.uk don a wetsuit and line up beside you...
to get the balance right between them. These training schedules – for people aiming for the Olympic distance race – do just that. These schedules run for 8-12 weeks, depending on your ability. Beginners – This programme is very simple and progressive
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Perfect 10: Essential Tri Training Tips
By Ralph Hydes on 09/05/2011 15:39:41
Following out beginners' triathlon training schedule? Follow these training tips to get the best results.
Weeks 1-3Focus on building up the distances of each discipline and preparing your body for the demands of the race. ➊ You should aim to be able to cover the distances you will be racing. Build up the distances slowly, especially if you're slightly
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Novice Know-how
By on 18/11/2009 11:55:40
More and more races are introducing novice waves, but you still need to know what to do even before you step into the water
'd left my cycle shoes in the van," recalls coach and former British triathlon champion Rick Kiddle (www.rickkiddle.com)."I spent the rest of the swim planning the quickest way to sprint to the car park and back. A ticked list means you can focus 100 per
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Tri in 10
By Zoë McDonald and Lisa Buckingham on 24/11/2009 09:42:10
Train for a triathlon in just 10 weeks with these simple sessions and schedules
). Take a 20-second rest between each set.If your swim on race day is 1500m: weeks 1–6 swim five sets of 200m. Weeks 7–10 build up to seven or eight sets – effort level 7.5 or 75 per cent of your MHR. Take a 20-second rest between each set.Session 3
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