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…
Why Post-Race Recovery Matters Crossing the finish line feels like the end of the story — but what you do in the days and weeks after your triathlon is just as important as your race preparation. Push back into hard training too soon and you risk injury, illness, or prolonged fatigue. Take a structured recovery…
Why Mid-Season Racing Is Different Training for a sprint or Olympic triathlon in May or June is a different challenge to early-season races. You’re not starting from scratch — you have a training base — but you need to sharpen rather than build, manage existing fatigue, and peak at exactly the right moment. Get it…
COROS’s Spring 2026 firmware update introduced three headline features: Hybrid Fitness mode, Hill Alerts, and Pace Strategy. For triathletes, Pace Strategy is the standout addition. It generates a terrain-adjusted pacing plan for your upcoming race based on the course profile, your fitness level, and your target finish time. Here is how to use it effectively…
Rain does not cancel triathlon races — and for UK athletes, wet conditions are an expected part of the racing calendar. Knowing how to prepare for and race in bad weather can make the difference between a personal best and a miserable DNF. Here is your complete guide. Pre-Race Kit Changes Race kit: Wear your…
British Triathlon published its revised 2026 Competition Rules in March, effective from 7 March. The changes align domestic racing with the updated World Triathlon Competition Rules and include several practical updates that age-group athletes racing in England, Scotland, and Wales need to know before their next event. What’s Changed for 2026 1. Flannel Now Permitted…
National Triathlon Day is celebrated on 7 May 2026 — and for the first time in the UK, Zone3 is marking the occasion with a community event in London. Whether you’ve been racing for years or you’re thinking about signing up for your first sprint, this is a great time to celebrate the sport. What…
Race morning is where triathlons are won or lost — not in the water, but in the two hours before you get there. Getting your routine right means arriving at transition calm, fuelled, and ready to execute. Here is a proven hour-by-hour framework you can adapt to any race distance. The Night Before Lay out…
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…
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