that triathlon revolutionised her running. "I knew I could run faster and stronger but every time I concentrated on training for a marathon, I became injured," she says. "Triathlon training helped me to become a stronger runner and train injury-free." After

motivational plateau (see case study 1, overleaf).‘The bored or frustrated runner has much to gain from taking up triathlon – and it’s great for the injury-prone too,’ says physio Alison Rose of Coach House Sports Physiotherapy Clinic (cspc.co.uk). ‘The three

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

off injury and time on the bench, exercise first-timers looking to shed excess pounds once and for all – more and more people are succumbing to the tri fever currently sweeping the nation.Going For GoalsThe UK tri season runs from April to October

out of condition.  ➋ I suggest about a 10 per cent increase in duration per week.  Increasing by more than this leaves you more susceptible to injury and illness. Keep the sessions slow at this stage; this will help build your overall strength

and different disciplines combine to make triathlon fantastic fun as well as a goal anyone can achieve. And the great news is that you already have the skills to tackle a swim, bike and run - so start training now.We created the two schedules - Sprint