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WINTER PAIN FOR SUMMER RACING GAINS
Can you offer advice on off-season running?
REINED IN
Our weekend warrior had been chomping at the bit to play his part in an annual pantomime horse race. Sadly, Covid had other ideas…
the NEVER ENDING QUEST
Being sustainable is no longer a choice, it’s a necessity, and we need brands to step up to the plate to help us achieve it. Presca is one company that’s doing just that. Here, CEO Rob Weddon tells us how…
WOMEN'S TRAINING
In this month’s women’s training column, we learn how to biohack our periods to optimise triathlon training and recovery
NUTRITION masterclass
PERIODISING YOUR FUELLING WILL PAY DIVIDENDS COME THE RACE SEASON. HERE’S ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PLAYING AROUND WITH YOUR PERFORMANCE PLATE FOR MULTISPORT MAGNIFICENCE…
KIT ZONE
THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS
HOW TO BALANCE TRAINING & FUN!
Yes, it’s time to be merry! But, says Prof Greg Whyte, it’s also time to take control of your personal ‘stress-recovery’ balance to avoid illness and start 2022 in fighting form!
“THE IRONMAN WAS A SOCIAL EXPERIMENT”
Despite a hectic all-hours job and a young family, triathlete Paul McNamara wanted to prove that anyone could complete an Ironman. Here’s how he got on in Barcelona…
Q&A ON A MISSION CLAIRE CASHMORE
Paralympic swimming medallist Claire Cashmore, MBE, switched to paratriathlon after the Rio Games looking for a new challenge. After qualifying for her fifth Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Claire went on to take bronze in an event-filled day. Here the two-time PTS5 world champ tells us about her passion for increasing the education and representation surrounding para-sports…
THE ULTIMATE MULTISPORTER
YOU LOVE SWIM, BIKE AND RUN BUT YOU’VE CONFESSED TO HAVING A SPORTING AFFAIR. WILL IT IRREVOCABLY HARM YOUR TRIATHLON PERFORMANCE OR SHOULD YOU CONTINUE GUILT-FREE TOWARD A NEW PB…? WE DISSECT THE PROS AND CONS OF SEVEN SPORTS THAT ALSO FILL THE TRIATHLETE’S CALENDAR
FUELLING THE FEMALE TRIATHLETE
Maximise your training this off-season with the latest nutrition advice from the labs…
COMPLETE guide to STRENGTH TRAINING
AS ONE OF THE SPORT’S MOST VERSATILE AND CONSISTENT ATHLETES, IT MAKES REALLY GOOD SENSE TO FOLLOW LUCY CHARLES-BARCLAY’S GYM SESSION ADVICE. LUCKILY, SHE’S PROVIDED US WITH HER ABSOLUTE MUST-DO TIPS, SO GET READY TO BECOME A MORE POWERFUL YOU IN 2022…
Women's Training
For 38-year-old aspiring Ironman Rebecca, a cancer diagnosis came as a huge shock. Here she charts her treatment and return-to-training journey…
How to Avoid Mediocrity
Quantity and quality can coexist in your training plan, says the Prof. But planning and commitment are required to avoid mediocrity and optimise adaptation. Here’s how…
“I just want to experience everything”
In 2016, triathlete Nigel Shaddick was diagnosed with cancer and given just 12 months to live. Five years on he’s in remission and has just completed the gruelling Starman Night Triathlon
Winter Training Masterclass
Don’t let the cool, dark and wet months dampen your enthusiasm to progress. Here, we deliver the essential strategies and sessions to forge a stronger, more technically-gifted you…
“I've Always Used Sport to Cope With Stress”
Lorry driver Kevin Freeman took up sport to help him through his wife’s battle with MS. Next year, he’s off to Kona…
ALLOY ASSAULT
CARBON BIKES MAY HAVE A CERTAIN ASPIRATIONAL QUALITY ABOUT THEM, BUT THE TOP ALUMINIUM OPTIONS ARE STILL WORTHY OF YOUR CONSIDERATION, SAYS MATTHEW LOVERIDGE. HERE, HE PUTS TWO UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
BATTLE ROYALE - ARMY VS RAF VS NAVY
Triathlons are competitive by their very nature, but when you add in a rivalry that’s spanned decades, things go to a whole new level. Step forward the Inter-Services Triathlon…
DRAFTING XCLUDER
A former pro from New Zealand has led the development of an ingenious solution to overcome the blight of long-distance triathlon and make for fairer racing
BIKE LIGHTS
Bike lights are vital for cranking up your safety through winter. We test four…
IN IT FOR THE SWAG
After a particularly generous race in Scotland that handed out free whiskey, Brunty reflects on past goody (and some not-so goody) bags
OPEN-WATER masterclass (IN THE POOL!)
THE 2021 TRIATHLON RACE SEASON HAS DRAWN TO A CLOSE BUT THAT DOESN’T MEAN YOU CAN’T PRACTISE SPECIFIC OPEN-WATER TECHNIQUES IN THE POOL READY FOR 2022. HERE’S HOW…
WATTS OCCURING
Delayed but unbowed, the SWYD Triathlon returned to Wales’ Barry Island in October for a fresh round of old-school racing. Going international and picnic-free was Matt Baird
15 Tips How To Have A Post Season Refresh
As racing comes to an end, it’s time to turn your attention to the off-season. But before you throw yourself into a winter of training, it’s important to give your body a refresh. Here’s how…
LET THE RIVALRY BEGIN
The PTO put on a dramatic spectacle in Slovakia at the Collins Cup, but with more major races planned the competition is now on among race organisers…
Going To Extremes
BELIEVE IT OR NOT, NO ONE HAS EVER CYCLED THE LENGTH OF GREAT BRITAIN, RAN UP THE HIGHEST MOUNTAINS OR SWAM THE LONGEST LAKES IN ONE GO… UNTIL NOW.MEET FRANKIE TINSLEY, THE MAN WHO TOOK ON THE EPIC 16-DAY TALISMAN TRIATHLON…
PROJECT PARIS 2021
PARIS 2024 WILL BE HERE BEFORE WE REALISE, BUT AFTER SIX NEW FACES STOOD ON THE INDIVIDUAL PODIUM IN TOKYO, IS IT TIME FOR A NEW GENERATION OF OLYMPIANS, OR THE LAST STAND OF THE OLD GUARD?
WOMEN'S TRAINING
This month, we take a look at how to train and race effectively over 60…
“I WAS RUNNING FROM LIFE”
Former footballer Luke Tyburski opens up about his complicated relationship with endurance sports and mental health