It's the time of year when you take to the open water. You know you need a wetsuit, but have you considered a change of goggles? The small, clear goggles you've been using in the pool won't stand up to the demands of the open water.When it comes to swimming in the outdoors, you c...
Smart cycling isn’t all about long, slow rides at a high cadence. The key is to build power by adding intensity with the correct training sessions and clever use of gears. Runners looking to make the transition to triathlon often have a head start
There's no need to suffer from adrenaline withdrawal when the triathlon season draws to a close. There are loads of cycle sportives around at this time of year to tempt you to go long and stay strong on the bike. Sportives are the cycling version
If transition is triathlon's fourth discipline, nutrition should be the fifth. Making fuelling mistakes could mean your race ends in disaster. And the longer the event, the more critical your food and drink strategy becomes. But it's not easy
At this moment, the chances are you have a dietary deficiency that's harming your health, hindering your recovery and holding you back in training. Even if you pop a multivitamin and get the recommended daily amount of vitamins and minerals, you're unlikely to be consuming enough...
Every triathlete should get into the habit of wearing sunglasses for protection," says Peter Slaney, a former triathlete, optician of 20 years and managing director of www.directsunglasses.co.uk. And not just on the handful of sunny days bestowed upon the UK every year, but every...
Elite athletes have long sworn by rubdowns to aid recovery and help them feel fresh the day after intense training or a race. It's not likely that we need another reason to have a post-exercise massage, but researchers from Ohio State University in the US have given us one. In a ...
The peloton of the Tour de France might be unfamiliar territory to most triathletes, but sooner or later you're likely to find yourself training or racing in a bunch. Group rides are a great way to put in some miles, learn new skills and meet other triathletes, but before you joi...
Over many years of teaching cycling skills, I’ve found that going downhill is one of the hardest things for new cyclists to become used to. The reason for this is simple: speed scares people. There are even some pros who don’t descend well, because they’re either nervous or they ...
. "Training rides are prime opportunities to practise race-time eating and drinking strategies," says Eberle. Once you discover a winning formula, you'll approach your next triathlon with a foolproof plan.Change it: Test new foods on shorter rides before
