Swim30minBeginnerSession Overview If you’re new to triathlon swimming, this 30-minute beginner pool session is your starting point. It keeps total distance low and breaks the swim into short, manageable chunks — building your confidence, breathing rhythm, and basic freestyle technique without overwhelming you. By the end, you’ll have swum 600-700m at your own pace. What…
Bike30minBeginnerSession Overview This easy 30-minute recovery spin is designed to flush out lactate and reduce muscle soreness after a hard training day or race. Keeping the effort very low accelerates the recovery process without adding training stress to your body. What You’ll Need Turbo trainer or indoor bike (preferred — easier to control effort) Road…
Swim45minBeginnerSession Overview This beginner-friendly 45-minute session is designed for swimmers making the transition from the pool to open water in a wetsuit for the first time. The focus is comfort, buoyancy awareness, and breathing — not speed or distance. What You’ll Need Triathlon or swimming wetsuit (correctly fitted) Swim cap (bright colour recommended for visibility)…
Swim45minBeginnerFor many beginner triathletes, the open water swim is the most daunting part of the race. Moving from the calm, lane-guided environment of a pool into open water — where you cannot see the bottom, the water is darker and colder, and there are other swimmers around you — requires specific preparation. This acclimatisation session…
Run60minBeginnerFebruary and March are prime base-building months for UK triathletes. This 75-minute easy run is designed to build your aerobic engine without accumulating excessive fatigue — keeping you fresh for other training sessions. Consistency over intensity is the foundation of triathlon fitness, and this session exemplifies that principle. Session Overview Duration: 75 minutes Location: Outdoor…
A triathlon-specific bike can shave minutes off your race time — and crucially, leave your legs fresher for the run. In 2026, the market is more competitive than ever, with Cervelo, Cube, Orbea, Merida and Giant all pushing aerodynamics and integration to new levels. This guide covers the best triathlon bikes you can actually buy…
If you want a fully featured triathlon GPS watch without spending £500+, the COROS Pace 3 is the watch everyone is talking about. Priced at £219 in the UK, it undercuts the Garmin Forerunner 255 and Polar Pacer Pro while delivering impressive functionality — including a dedicated triathlon mode, open water swim tracking, and 38-hour…
The HOKA Skyflow is HOKA’s answer to the demand for a premium, well-cushioned daily trainer that delivers both comfort and responsiveness. Built on HOKA’s supercritical EVA foam midsole and designed around the same last as the Skyward X, this shoe has generated serious buzz since its launch in 2024. But is it the right shoe…
Run45minBeginnerSession Overview This 45-minute easy run is designed to promote active recovery on a rest day or after a hard training block. Running at a very low intensity increases blood flow to fatigued muscles without adding meaningful training stress, helping to accelerate repair and clear metabolic waste. If you can hold a full conversation while…
Your transition bag is your command centre on race day. It carries everything you need for all three disciplines — from wetsuit to bike shoes to running kit — and needs to be organised, durable, and easy to access under race conditions. Here are our top picks for triathletes in 2026. Key Features to Consider…
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