fears, borrow a bike and make his triathlon debut. He didn’t listen to all our advice – we’d definitely recommend starting bike training more than a week before the race, for example – but he somehow overcame his lack of training and dismal
Next Saturday 13 October all eyes will be on Kona, Hawaii for the headline event in the triathlon endurance racing calendar: the Ironman World Championship.The raceHeld since 1978, the annual Ironman World Championship or ‘Ironman Hawaii
muscular pattern, one that is different to the pattern used in biking or running, so they will make you stronger but not perhaps in a way that improves your race time. Resistance-style triathlon workouts build triathlon-specific strength while creating a
the race – and only if you provided a self-addressed envelope. The profile of triathlon has also grown enormously; most people know about triathlon now and watch it on television. In 1983 very few people knew what a triathlon involved.What has been
Picture the scene: you set off for the final leg of your first Olympic-distance race of the season, feeling good, on course for a PB, but after 5K your legs turn to jelly. You’ve taken on plenty of water on the bike and it’s not particularly hot
to have fun; a time to fall in love with triathlon all over again and remember why you put yourself through all the pain and sacrifice. In the summer months you can be all-consumed with racing, but the off-season gives you the chance to experiment with new
The sun’s finally out, which means it’s time to turn up the heat on your triathlon training. To guarantee you taste race success this summer, we’ve put together a series of training newsletters that combine to create an essential guide to the sport
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 (£219)James says: Looking for something to take to your next race that can be thrown in your kit bag along with your wet suit? This is one gadget that should be on your kit list. The very impressive Fujifilm XP150 is a
industry. She’s a former AAA gold medallist runner and a keen cyclist, so she’ll be ready for all of your triathlon training and racing nutrition questions.Plus, she’ll give you the incentive to get back on track after tucking into BBQ treats and nibbles
to stop pesky flies and bugs impacting on your performance. And if racing and training style is high on your list, you can pick from a choice of five colours. The only area for improvement was the inside padding, which could offer a little more comfort
