What to Look For Triathlon socks are a surprisingly divisive topic. Many athletes skip them entirely on the bike to save transition time, then put them on for the run. Others run sockless in shorter events. If you are racing anything from Olympic distance upwards, the right socks can prevent blisters, reduce friction and keep…
What to Look For A race number belt is one of the simplest and most important pieces of kit for triathlon. Rather than pinning your bib directly to your tri suit, a race belt lets you clip or swivel your number from back to front during T2, saving precious transition seconds. Key factors are elasticity,…
Run45minBeginnerSession Overview This outdoor park session combines short run intervals with bodyweight step and bench exercises to build running-specific strength, power and cardiovascular fitness. It is great for beginner and intermediate triathletes who want to improve their run leg without needing a track or gym membership. What You’ll Need A local park with a bench…
Swim30minBeginnerSession Overview This gentle pool recovery session uses backstroke to actively flush tired muscles, mobilise the shoulders, and keep your body moving without adding fatigue. It is perfect for the day after a hard run or bike session, and works well for all ability levels who need a light active recovery day. What You’ll Need…
What to Look For An open water swim buoy is a non-negotiable piece of safety kit for every triathlete training in lakes, rivers, or the sea. They make you visible to boat traffic, provide a rest platform if you need a break, and can double as a dry bag for keys, phone, or nutrition on…
Run60minBeginnerSession Overview This 60-minute outdoor steady state run builds the aerobic base that underpins every other run session in your training plan. Steady state running — at a conversational effort below your lactate threshold — develops mitochondrial density, improves fat oxidation, and strengthens the tendons and connective tissue that protect you from injury as race…
What to Look For in Recovery Tools Recovery is the third discipline of triathlon training that most athletes neglect. Foam rollers and targeted recovery tools accelerate muscle repair by increasing blood flow, breaking up adhesions in the fascia, and reducing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Used consistently after hard sessions, they can meaningfully reduce your…
What to Look For Triathlon bike shoes are a specialist category designed for one critical challenge road cycling shoes aren’t built for: you’re putting them on with wet feet, at speed, in T1. The best triathlon cycling shoes combine a stiff carbon sole for efficient power transfer with a wide, single-strap closure system you can…
Plan Overview This 12-week Olympic distance training plan is designed for beginners who have completed a sprint triathlon and are ready to step up to the Olympic distance (1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run). You should be able to swim 400m continuously, ride for 60 minutes, and run 5km comfortably before starting. By week 12,…
Run45minBeginnerSession Overview This beginner-friendly 45-minute trail run takes you off the road and into the natural terrain that tests agility, builds ankle strength, and makes running genuinely fun again. It’s designed for triathletes who primarily run on roads but want to add variety, improve proprioception, and build the muscular resilience that trail surfaces demand. What…
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