You ache, right? Your arms feel as if they're made of jelly and your belief in the existence of your legs is based solely on the fact that you can stand up and move around, gingerly. Every time you complete a triathlon, the aches and pains

with my coach Michelle Dillon and her squad of triathletes since the start of January. We’ve all come to Sydney for the first race in the ITU World triathlon Series. Unfortunately I couldn’t race because I’m recovering from a couple of stress fractures

Whether you're new to triathlon or an experienced racer, swimming is often the discipline that inspires the most trepidation. Most of us are brought up cycling and running but our swimming development may have stopped at school. If you dread the swim, don

efficiency of the running cycle. Waterproof breathable uppers protect your feet in any weather and let sweat evaporate, and a five-finger shank in the midsole aligns with each metatarsal for protection from stone bruising.  We say: Inov8 has forged a great

've achieved your goal - completing a triathlon. And then another.But now something's not quite right. There's an itch that hasn't been scratched to your satisfaction. You're wondering could you have gone any faster, trained harder, perhaps overtaken the guy

to have a go at marshalling. I’m a better competitor because I’ve marshalled. When I’m at a feed station now in a race I know it’s not easy handing out bike bottles when someone’s cycling past at speed.What’s your favourite triathlon kit? It’s my bike

you must reach to perform well at any distance of triathlon. Improving base fitness is essential if you want to improve your performance. Every athlete must return to base training every year, regardless of his or her experience or ability, and keep

One of the long-enduring and rarely questioned traditions associated with triathlon events of all kinds is the substantial pasta dinner the evening before race day. After all, who doesn't believe in the hearty, turbo-fuelling advantages of eating a