Training at home has never been more practical for triathletes. With the right setup, your garage, spare room, or even a living room corner can become a functional tri training hub — covering swim-specific dryland work, cycling on the turbo, and structured running sessions year-round. The Essentials: Starting Small The core of any home triathlon…
For most triathlon training schedules, some runs happen in the dark — early mornings before work or evenings after sunset. Running in low-light conditions requires a different approach to visibility, route planning, and kit. Here’s how to stay safe and confident when the sun isn’t out. Be Seen: Visibility Gear The most important rule when…
The off-season is a vital part of your annual training cycle — but doing nothing for three months will set your fitness back further than most athletes realise. The goal is not to maintain peak fitness (that’s counterproductive long-term), but to preserve your aerobic base, keep your body moving, and arrive at January genuinely ready…
Cross-training gives your overworked triathlon muscles a rest while maintaining cardiovascular fitness. For triathletes who train swim, bike, and run year-round, adding a fourth or fifth modality during the off-season can be the smartest move of the year — and often the most enjoyable. 1. Indoor Rowing Rowing is arguably the perfect triathlon cross-training tool….
A structured end-of-season review is one of the most powerful investments a triathlete can make. Most athletes move straight from their final race into the off-season without pausing to reflect — and miss the chance to extract maximum learning from a full year of training and racing. Set aside an hour, open a notebook (or…
When Is Open Water Safe in the UK? For most UK triathletes, open water training restarts in April or May — but “safe” depends on water temperature, your wetsuit, and acclimatisation. Here’s a practical guide to getting back into open water this spring without the cold-shock surprises. UK Water Temperature by Month Month Typical Temp…
Race morning nerves are real. A well-organised transition bag is your insurance policy — it means you can set up in T1 and T2 quickly, calmly, and without the creeping panic of “did I forget my race belt?” Here’s a foolproof system for packing and organising your kit so you can focus on racing, not…
The most successful endurance athletes — from elite Ironman champions to age-group podium finishers — almost universally keep a training diary. But what form should it take, what should you record, and does it actually make you faster? Here’s the honest answer. Why a Training Diary Matters A training diary serves one core function: it…
You don’t need to spend thousands on a new triathlon bike to go faster on the bike leg. Most age-group athletes are leaving significant time on the course through factors entirely within their control — things that cost nothing but attention and training time. Here’s how to find free speed before you consider any hardware…
Pre-built triathlon training plans are useful, but they can’t account for your specific fitness base, race date, available hours, and personal weaknesses. Building your own plan from scratch gives you full control and a deeper understanding of what you’re doing and why. Here’s how to do it properly. Step 1: Establish Your Baseline Before writing…
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