Most triathletes come from a running or biking background, so it's no surprise that the swim is usually the part of the race triathletes like least. Pool swimming generally poses few problems but taking to the open water is another matter
... take the winter offSwim and run to maintain your fitness levels so you're ready to go when the warmer weather finally returns. Your winter checklistGet cracking Has your bike been unused for a while? Check your tyres' sidewalls for cracks. If you find any
Blueseventy Sprint wetsuitThe Sprint has been specifically designed for those starting out in triathlon who want a comfortable suit that will perform well. It focuses on warmth, comfort and buoyancy, each of which is important for first-time open
was not ‘Would he win?’, but ‘How fast could he go?’But, in Korea last summer, something strange happened. In the 100m World Championship final in Daegu, Bolt didn’t win. In the biggest race outside of the Olympics, he false-started for the first time in his
Apologies for not posting another blog sooner. Injuries, slower pace and thus more time on my feet running (shuffling) has meant less time for doing this sort of thing. Here’s a summary of days 3-6:Day three: Barnsley to Chesterfield
However, you have to adapt to conditions. Maitland's athletes work on a sliding scale. If it's icy on the back roads he'll send them out on busier, gritted routes. If it's unsafe to ride, he'll start them off with a turbo session and finish with a run while
the Black Country's famous canals.City of Manchester 10K (July 5) Popular city road race through Manchester’s suburbs with an uplifting City of Manchester Stadium start and finish. Reigate Priory Summer 10K (Surrey, July 8) This serene midsummer fixture
You've probably had a busy start to the year. Not only do you have to fit training around your work commitments, family and social life, but you also have to decide what training to do, when, for how long and how hard. With so much to occupy your
The days are nasty, brutish and short, the desire to set out for a hard session is waning and that cake is starting to look awfully good. It can only mean one thing - the off-season is here. And it's a dangerous time for a triathlete because it can
