Getting frame size right matters more on a triathlon bike than a road bike, because the aero position asks your body to hold a shape that a badly sized frame can’t accommodate no matter how much you adjust the cockpit. Here’s how to approach it properly before you buy. Why Triathlon Bike Sizing Is Different…
Neck ache and numb or tingling hands are two of the most common complaints from triathletes new to riding in the aero position, and both are usually fixable with position or equipment changes rather than something you just have to tolerate through every long ride. Why the Aero Position Causes Neck Pain Riding on aerobars…
Sweat testing has moved from elite-lab curiosity to something age-group triathletes can actually book, but the data behind it is more useful than the marketing around it suggests. Here’s what the research actually shows, and whether it’s worth paying for. Why Sweat Sodium Loss Varies So Much Between Athletes Sweat testing databases show sweat sodium…
Every GPS watch box lists a battery figure — “up to 30 hours in GPS mode,” or a multi-day smartwatch figure that sounds nothing like the number you get once you’re actually training with it switched on. Here’s what those numbers really mean, and where the gap between the spec sheet and reality comes from….
The MAF Method — short for Maximum Aerobic Function — is a low heart rate training approach developed by Dr Phil Maffetone, built on the idea that most endurance athletes train too hard, too often, and end up capping their aerobic development rather than improving it. It has a loyal following among triathletes precisely because…
You’ve tapered for weeks, the race is tomorrow, and you wake up with a sore throat or a slight fever. Every triathlete faces this decision at some point, and the instinct after months of training is almost always to start anyway. That instinct is wrong more often than it’s right — here’s a practical framework…
What Body Marking Is Body marking is the process, usually done at race-morning registration or the day before, where officials write your race number directly on your skin — typically both upper arms and both calves or thighs — using a permanent marker or temporary tattoo transfer. It’s a near-universal requirement across triathlon, from your…
If you’ve read anything about long-course fuelling recently, you’ve probably seen the numbers climbing — pro athletes reportedly taking on 100g or more of carbohydrate per hour, well above the 60g/hour ceiling that was standard advice for years. The gap between “what elites do” and “what you should do” comes down to one thing: gut…
Every triathlete’s had the thought mid-race: “could I actually do this for a living?” The honest answer for almost everyone is no — but the pathway to an elite or “pro” licence is more concrete and rules-based than most sports, and it’s worth understanding even if you never plan to use it. Here’s how the…
Book Earlier Than Feels Necessary Popular Ironman and 70.3 races sell out host-city accommodation months in advance, and prices climb steadily the closer you book to race week. If you’ve got a confirmed race entry, book accommodation as soon as you know your travel dates rather than waiting until your training plan is finalised —…
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