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Head-to-toe Tri Essentials
By on 19/11/2009 17:33:37
We all have a little vanity,but there are also very good reasons for looking very good

: Hacking the bottoms off your wetsuit legs to reveal intimidatingly muscular calves screams that you're ready to rocket through the swim at the start of a triathlon.The Function: Trimming your wetsuit won't affect your buoyancy, but it could enhance

Tri This For Size
By on 18/11/2009 16:17:47

Novice triathletes soon realise that the best way to save time in transition is to limit kit changes.You need kit you can wear under your wetsuit for the swim, that offers protection and support for the bike leg and doesn't encumber you on the run

Transforming An Ironman Newbie: Ratbag
By Runner's World on 08/06/2005 13:08:18
From No Tri to Ironman Tri in one season

Ratbag at the Bala Tri in June 2005In summer 2004, more than 20 forum members pledged to take on Ironman Switzerland in July 2005 - that's a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle and 26.2-mile run. Many of them - including Ratbag - were complete triathlon

Q+A: Will a triathlon weaken my running?
By George Gandy on 10/09/2000 18:25:37
Our experts answer real-life questions

Q I’m 22 years old, with PBs from 16:49 for 5K to 1:16 for the half-marathon. My running is going well, but I’d love to try my local triathlon in August. I already swim and circuit train – my only fear is that replacing some of my training

Open Secrets
By Terry Laughlin on 18/11/2009 12:10:55
The swimming techniques you use in the open water should not be the same as those you use in the pool, says Terry Laughlin

other words, pit stops for your arms) occupy about a quarter of the time and distance. In open water, a mile will take at least 10 per cent more time to swim (because push-offs boost your speed) and there are no pit stops.Meeting these challenges demands

Suit Yourself: Wetsuits On Test
By Nicola Joyce on 10/06/2010 16:40:05
Choosing the right wetsuit can make all the difference to your results, especially when you’re new to triathlon

When you're starting out in triathlon, one of the most important bits of kit you'll buy is your wetsuit. For those lacking a little confidence in the water, making the right choice is crucial, but even if you're comfortable ploughing through chilly

Five Common Swimming Mistakes - And How to Fix Them
By Nicola Joyce on 29/10/2010 15:54:26
Elite swimming coach Bill Furniss identifies five common swimming mistakes - and how to overcome them

as they try to get faster," Furniss states. "But that's actually very inefficient. Effort goes up but control goes down, leading to lots of extra resistance as they take more and more strokes." The most efficient way to swim is by slowing down. Think about

Be Your Best on the Big Day
By on 11/11/2009 12:29:39
Take a tip from the top with our expert guide to completing a triathlon

Whether you're tripped up in transition, or you struggle with the swim, everyone has different weaknesses and strengths when it comes to triathlons. That's part of the appeal - and the challenge - of a multi-sport event. To help make that leap

Swimming With The Tide
By Catherine Lee on 02/10/2007 11:25:46
No wetsuit, no flippers, no stopping and resting... it's the amazing story of Dr.Nic's 44-mile open water Jersey challenge

!"Out In The ColdAn encounter with floating sea creatures wasn’t the only aspect of Dr Nic’s swim to garner admiration among those more at ease on dry land. Under triathlon rules, swimmers are permitted to wear wetsuits when the water drops below a certain

The Growth of Paratriathlon
By on 19/11/2009 12:36:34
Paratriathlon is becoming the sport of choice for disabled athletes and may even be a Paralympic sport in 2016. We investigate the reasons for its success and talk to some of the UK's finest paratriathletes

. Compare some of the times at the Corus Disabled Triathlon Championships for 2008 and 2009, held over the usual sprint distance of 750m swim, 20K bike and 5K run: Tom Perkins (Tri 5 - see overleaf for the full British Triathlon classification system

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