Weight training for triathlon is a complicated subject. Some triathletes think it is unnecessary while others are in favour of hitting the gym, but may not know exactly what and how much to do in the weights room. Then there is strength training
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
Ironmans and a double ironman. He recently stopped for long enough for us to ask him about his 30-year career.How did you get into triathlon?I ran in the very first London marathon in 1981 and used to cycle to work as part of my training. I then noticed
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
by speaking openly about the joy she felt when swimming competitively as a child, and how she was encouraged to take up triathlon when someone spotted her potential. She juggled training with a full-time job and thanks the individuals who paved the way for her
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
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
It might be the off-season, yet winter needn’t be a case of hiberating under a duvet and waiting for Spring to appear. The months of October through to February are a great time to take stock of your achievements from the recent triathlon season
Natural Hero Hot Ginger Muscle Rub, £9.95 (100ml)Cedric says: Triathlon tends to attract people who find it hard to sit still. If that sounds familiar, next time your tired muscles complain that they need some TLC, reach for Natural Hero’s Hot
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
