Triathlon is holistic. No other sport works so many muscle groups in so many ingeniously torturous ways. So it makes sense to think about the body from top to toe, inside and out. Bones, muscles, tendons and nerves work together and any problem can

is not much good in triathlon.How you greet the day is determined by a combination specific genetic factors, lifestyle and general attitude. But there is one common factor: we are all in thrall to our circadian rhythms. They affect our body temperature, heart

will cheerfully devote hour after punishing hour of their lives training to improve their power, while almost completely ignoring the possibility of reducing air resistance. Multiple British Time Trial Cycle champion Michael Hutchinson was different. Realising

, that most triathletes will cheerfully devote hour after punishing hour of their lives training to improve their power, while almost completely ignoring the possibility of reducing air resistance. Multiple British Time Trial Cycle champion Michael

You've decided to take the plunge and sign up for your first triathlon. Training for three disciplines might seem daunting but once you embark on one of the 10-week schedules that follow, you'll discover that the huge variety of training sessions

, whatever the weather, in a safe environment and at a time that suits you. Here's what to look for if you're thinking of introducing this extra element to your triathlon training. Join the resistanceThe biggest difference between the various turbo trainers

and enjoy a positive race experience.Whether you're tackling your first triathlon or you fifteenth, there's always something to learn, so read on and take the next step to triathlon success.In AdvancePreparation for a perfect race begins well in advance

because it forces you to be face down in the water during the stroke, and this feeling of being submerged can lead to anxiety when you're new to the sport. Morgan Williams is National Development Manager for the British Triathlon Federation and a level

coach at Swim Smooth (www.swimsmooth.com) says, "The longest possible freestyle stroke isn't necessarily the most efficient in all situations and for all swimmers."Jack Maitland of TheTriathlonCoach.com agrees the emphasis on increasing stroke length has

potential in time for your races.For most of us, summer is a reminder of why we took up triathlons in the first place. Coach Dan Bullock (www.swimfortri.com) says, "It's just great to be outside. When the time comes to get away from the chlorine and straight