The only thing that had been worrying me about this race was the deep water start. There was a very real possibility that I would be kicked in the face and then hit by the flailing arm of someone trying to fight their way through the swarm of swimmers only to resurface feeling slightly dazed … More Roadford lake triathlon race report
A common question people ask when looking to complete a triathlon is how much training do I need to do. Sadly, there is no single correct answer as the amount of training required will vary from person to person and of course more challenging goals will require more training. In this post I will try … More How much training do I need to do for a triathlon?
Setting goals is a very important part of training and is of great benefit to people competing in any sport. However, if you don’t set goals properly it could become counter-productive and result in loss of motivation. In this post you will learn how to set goals effectively so they benefit your training, performance and … More How to set goals for triathlon
Many of us triathletes find that we lose fitness after our last race of the year. No races for months means less motivation to complete sessions and the weather means outdoor training loses it’s appeal. The sessions on the turbo trainer are too boring to be completed and the extra snacks are too tempting to … More How to keep race fit over the winter
As most runners will know, a warm up is really important. However, many either miss it out entirely or don’t do it properly. Warm ups are important as they can reduce the risk of injury and will probably help you to run faster in a race. In this post I am going to take you … More How to warm up for a run
Most of us do our training sessions in a public pool so have to share a lane. Knowing some simple rules will make your swim much more enjoyable. This is why I have put together this list 6 rules you should follow. 1) Check lane direction Making sure you know which way you are supposed … More Swimming pool etiquette – 6 rules you should follow
Whilst all triathlons are fun, there are some races that we dream of doing. This could be because there hard, happen in a famous location or many other reasons. In this post I will give you my top 3 races (Some of which will probably be similar to yours) and tell you a bit about … More Top 3 must do triathlons
People often make mistakes in triathlons and sometimes it can cost them the race. Hopefully this post will make sure you don’t make mistakes I have seen in the past next time you race. 1) Starting too fast One of the most common mistakes people make in triathlons is going too fast too early. This … More 3 most common mistakes made in triathlons
Please note that these are British triathlon rules so if you are racing elsewhere they may be slightly different although the principle will probably be the same. In most triathlons, there are rules against drafting on the bike leg. These rules seem to be the ones most people either don’t understand or choose to ignore. … More British triathlon drafting for cycling rules explained
In the week before a triathlon, you can either taper or train up to the race. In this post, I am going to explain the pros and cons of each and in what situation you should use each one. Tapering Tapering is reducing your training load leading into an event. Most people spend a week … More What to do in the week before a triathlon
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