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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
Q. I’m planning to train for some single-discipline events over the winter. Should I carry on training in the other two disciplines or reduce my training in those areas? Do most triathletes dial back the swimming in winter?A. Well done on having a
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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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Promotion: Tackling triathlon myths…
By on 06/03/2013 16:31:41
, saw more beginners doing their event in 2012 than ever before and explain how by breaking down common misconceptions in the sport, they are seeing 83% beginners doing their races.Not all triathlons take place in open water, many local events
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Your First 10K: Five Easy Steps
By Michael Donlevy on 09/06/2011 13:42:58
Here's everything you need to know to compete in your first 10K race
Running doesn't get better than this. The 10K is a classic distance that covers all the bases - it's far enough to test you to the limit without shattering beginners in a way that a longer event can, yet short enough to be doable in a satisfyingly
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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
There’s no denying it: triathlon is the sport of the moment. Statistics show more than 100,000 Brits raced the triple last year, turning out at 400 different UK events. Single-sport athletes looking for their next fitness challenge, those fending
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21 Today
By John Bingham on 27/11/2003 10:40:24
Running his 21st - and favourite - marathon, the Penguin tells us what it was like pacing the 'Get-You-Rounders' over this year's Flora London Marathon course
marathon, and even more remarkable in that this was my third London event. It’s the one that I’ve run the most times, the course with which I am most familiar, and the event where I now identify most closely with the participants. My goal in any marathon
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60-Second Guide: Trail Running
By Alice Palmer on 15/10/2009 09:37:54
For stunning scenery, near-perfect running surfaces and liberation from the urban rat race, take to the trails
Gear section is packed with expert and reader reviews on shoes from all running brands. Events: Find a Race Our events listings include hundreds of off-road numbers across the length and breadth of the UK. 60-Second Guide: Fell
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Triathlon Rules and Etiquette
By on 19/06/2006 16:00:36
The dos and don'ts of triathlon racing
This section is adapted from the book, Triathlon Training in Four Hours a Week: From Beginner to Finish Line in Just Six Weeks, by Eric Harr1. Choose your starting position wisely. If the triathlon you've entered has a mass start (meaning all
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Around The Site in 80 Ways - forums
By Runner's World on 14/09/2004 18:00:16
A one-page look at the running world's friendliest forums
too far removed from running. To keep things intelligible, there are separate folders for different topics - including beginners, training, events, and general nonsense."What can a beginner expect? Help, friendship, advice, invitations to socials
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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
) .IronmanBrand name of global series of triathlon events comprising a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle, and 26.2-mile run (marathon).KKick boardA float you grip with your hands in the pool, while your legs do all the workLLactate ThresholdThe highest level
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