Most age-group triathletes believe the only way to swim faster is to swim more. More metres, more sessions, more time staring at the black line. But volume alone rarely unlocks meaningful speed. Technique, pacing, and deliberate practice are what separate swimmers who plateau from those who keep improving — and all three are available without…
Getting faster in open water is one of the most effective ways to improve your triathlon performance without spending money on new gear. Unlike pool swimming, open water rewards tactical awareness, efficient sighting, and the ability to hold pace in unpredictable conditions. Here are seven proven techniques to help you exit the water ahead of…
Who Is Tilda Månsson? Tilda Månsson became a household name in triathlon on 16 May 2026 when she sprinted past defending World Champion Beth Potter to win at WTCS Yokohama — the biggest result of her career, achieved the day after her 22nd birthday. The Swedish athlete had been climbing through the ranks of elite…
Why Swim Pacing Matters More Than You Think Most triathletes treat the swim as something to survive rather than race strategically. But how you pace your open water swim has a direct impact on your bike and run performance. Go too hard in the first 200 metres, and you’ll burn through glycogen, spike your heart…
Open water swimming is a core part of triathlon training, but knowing where to go can be a challenge — especially in the UK where venue quality varies enormously. We’ve rounded up the best UK open water swimming venues for triathlon training in 2026, from well-managed lakes to dedicated swim venues approved for wetsuit practice….
What Is a Swim Snorkel and Why Use One? A swimmer’s centre-mount snorkel is not the snorkelling-holiday kind attached to a mask — it’s a training tool that sits in the centre of your forehead and allows you to breathe without turning your head. Used by elite swimmers and triathletes worldwide, it removes the breathing…
Why Wetsuit Rules Matter Nothing is more frustrating than arriving at a race with your wetsuit packed, only to find the water temperature means it’s either banned or compulsory. Different race series operate under different temperature thresholds — and the rules for elite athletes often differ from those for age-groupers. Here’s everything you need to…
More training hours is not the only path to faster race splits. For most age-group triathletes — especially those fitting training around work, family, and other commitments — the answer isn’t adding another session per week. It’s making the sessions you already have more effective. Here’s how to get faster with the time you’ve already…
Most triathletes swim significantly slower in open water than in the pool — not because the water is harder, but because they haven’t practised the specific skills that open water demands. The good news: the fixes are learnable, and most of them don’t require a coach. Here are seven technique changes that will make you…
What Is an Aquabike? An aquabike is a two-discipline race combining an open water swim and a bike leg — no run at the finish. Born from the triathlon world, aquabike has grown into a standalone format with its own dedicated race calendar, offering an appealing option for athletes who love swimming and cycling but…
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