Bike60minIntermediateSession Overview Sweet spot training sits between tempo and threshold — roughly 88-93 percent of your FTP. This 60-minute turbo session builds sustained power and muscular endurance without the recovery cost of full threshold work. Perfect for winter base building and early-season fitness gains. What You’ll Need Turbo trainer or smart trainer Heart rate monitor…
What to Look For A triathlon suit is the one piece of kit you wear for all three disciplines. It needs to be comfortable in the water, fast-drying on the bike, and chafe-free on the run. Getting the right tri suit makes a real difference to your race experience, especially over longer distances. Key Features…
What to Look For A good helmet is the single most important piece of safety equipment in triathlon. Whether you are training on the road or racing on a closed course, your helmet needs to fit well, ventilate effectively, and meet current safety standards. You do not need a time trial helmet for your first…
This 8-week plan is for triathletes who can already comfortably complete a sprint distance and want to step up to Olympic distance (1500m swim, 40km bike, 10km run). It assumes a base fitness of 4-5 hours training per week and builds to 7-8 hours at peak. Prerequisites Able to swim 750m continuously without stopping Comfortable…
A turbo trainer lets you ride your own bike indoors — perfect for structured sessions when the weather won’t cooperate or when you need to fit training around a busy schedule. With the rise of apps like Zwift, indoor cycling has become a genuine alternative to road riding. Types of Turbo Trainer Wheel-on trainers: Your…
A multisport GPS watch is arguably the most useful piece of kit a triathlete can own. It tracks your swim, bike, and run data, monitors your training load, and on race day it can seamlessly transition between all three sports with a single button press. Essential Features Multisport mode: Transitions between swim, bike, and run…
This 12-week plan is designed for complete beginners who want to finish their first sprint triathlon (typically 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run). You don’t need to be fit to start — just consistent. The plan builds gradually from 3-4 sessions per week to 5-6 by race week. What You’ll Need Access to a swimming…
Bike45minIntermediateA high-intensity indoor cycling session designed to build power and speed. This turbo trainer workout uses structured intervals to improve your cycling performance for race day. Warm-up (10 minutes) 5 minutes easy spinning at low resistance (RPE 3) 3 x 1-minute builds from easy to moderate (RPE 3-6) 2 minutes easy spinning recovery Main Set…