Why Strava is More Than a GPS Tracker Strava is the platform most triathletes open daily, but very few use it to its potential. Beyond simply logging workouts, Strava offers tools to set structured training goals, analyse performance trends, discover new routes, and stay motivated through a global community. Here’s how to use every feature…
Sprint triathlon nutrition trips up more beginners than almost any other aspect of the event. The race is short — typically 60–90 minutes — but mess up your fuelling and it will feel much longer. Here’s a simple, evidence-based nutrition plan for your first sprint triathlon that covers every stage from the day before to…
Most triathletes train hard without ever objectively measuring whether they’re improving. Tracking your performance over time — through benchmark tests, repeatable workouts, and simple metrics — transforms guesswork into evidence-based training. Here’s how to build a performance tracking system that works across all three disciplines. Why Tracking Matters Without benchmarks, it’s almost impossible to know…
The right training app can be the difference between aimless miles and structured, purposeful progress. In 2026, there are more options than ever — and choosing the wrong one means either overpaying for features you won’t use, or missing tools that could genuinely accelerate your development. Here’s the honest breakdown of the best triathlon training…
One of the most common questions from newcomers to the sport is: “How long will it take before I’m fit enough to race?” The honest answer depends on your starting fitness, your target distance, and how consistently you can train — but there are clear benchmarks that apply to most people. It Depends on the…
Two world-class long course triathlon series now compete for the attention of both elite athletes and age groupers: the T100 Triathlon World Tour and the IRONMAN Pro Series. They share the same three-discipline format but differ fundamentally in race distances, culture and what they demand from participants. Here’s how to decide which series — or…
What Is Running Cadence? Running cadence — also called stride rate — is the number of steps you take per minute when running. It’s typically measured in steps per minute (SPM) and counts both feet. Most recreational runners naturally fall somewhere between 150-165 SPM, while elite distance runners and experienced triathletes tend to run at…
How Athletic Performance Changes After 40 Training for triathlon as a masters athlete — typically defined as 40 and over — isn’t simply a scaled-down version of what younger athletes do. The physiology genuinely changes: VO2 max declines at around 1% per year after 30, recovery between sessions takes longer, muscle mass decreases (a process…
What Is FTP and Why Does It Matter for Triathlon? Functional Threshold Power (FTP) is the highest average power you can sustain for approximately 60 minutes. In triathlon, it’s the single most important metric for pacing your bike leg. Race too far above FTP and your run will fall apart. Train specifically to raise your…
IRONMAN has overhauled its age-group qualification system for 2026, moving away from slot-based rolldowns at each race toward a new performance-based model. Here’s everything you need to know about qualifying for the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nice, France. What Changed for 2026 In previous years, qualifying slots were allocated by age group at…
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