A proper pre-race warm-up can be the difference between a flat first 10 minutes and one where you’re racing from the gun. Most triathletes under-warm up — they arrive, rack their bike, and line up for the swim start without ever priming their cardiovascular system. Here’s how to build a race-day warm-up routine that works…
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…
Most triathletes spend their racing season swimming, cycling and running — but rarely lining up at a standalone running event. That’s a missed opportunity. Entering a 5K, 10K or half marathon once or twice a season can sharpen your triathlon run leg in ways that are difficult to replicate in training alone. Speed Development You…
Strava is far more than a social running app. For triathletes, it’s a powerful training analysis tool, route planner, fitness tracker, and motivational platform — all in one. Whether you’re free or premium, knowing how to get the most from Strava can make a real difference to your training quality throughout the season. Set Up…
1. Persistent Fatigue That Sleep Doesn’t Fix Normal training fatigue eases after a good night’s sleep or a rest day. Overtraining fatigue does not. If you are waking up tired every morning despite eight or more hours of sleep, and that heaviness persists through the day and into your next session, your body is not…
What Are Triathlon Age Groups? In triathlon, age group racing is the category system that allows athletes of all abilities to compete fairly against people of a similar age. Rather than racing the entire field as one group, you’re compared to athletes born within the same five-year bracket. This means a 47-year-old isn’t expected to…
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….
If you’ve been curious about triathlon but haven’t yet taken the plunge, the super-sprint is the perfect starting point. Covering a 400m swim, 10km bike, and 2.5km run, it’s triathlon in its most approachable form — challenging enough to feel like a real achievement, short enough to attempt with just 8–12 weeks of preparation. What…
Triathlon training camps — week-long escapes to Lanzarote, Mallorca, or the Costa Blanca, where you train twice a day in warm weather with committed athletes — have become increasingly popular. But are they actually worth the cost and time? And how do they compare to consistent solo training at home? Here’s an honest assessment of…
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