What to Look For UK training miles mean grit, road spray and wet-weather grime working their way into your drivetrain, and old lube mixed with dirt turns into a grinding paste that wears out your chain, cassette and chainrings far faster than clean running. A good degreaser strips that build-up back to bare metal so…
What to Look For A mechanical on the bike leg can end an Ironman-distance day faster than almost anything else — and a fresh, effective sealant is the difference between a self-sealing puncture you barely notice and a roadside tyre change that costs you 15+ minutes. Sealant isn’t a one-time install-and-forget product either: it dries…
What to Look For The Zone3 Ascend Sleeveless is a new entry-level sleeveless triathlon wetsuit for 2026, sitting alongside Zone3’s more established Vanquish-X and Aspire lines. Sleeveless wetsuits trade a small amount of buoyancy and warmth for a fuller, less restricted shoulder rotation — a good option for warmer-water races or swimmers who find full-sleeve…
What to Look For The Polar Street X, launched 25 March 2026, is Polar’s attempt at an affordable, everyday sports watch — sitting below the Vantage and Grit X ranges on price while keeping Polar’s core training and recovery metrics. If you want Polar’s Precision Prime heart rate tracking and recovery insight without the flagship…
Swim30minBeginnerSession Overview A short, easy-effort pool session designed for the day after a long ride, when your legs need rest but movement helps circulation and recovery. The focus is entirely on technique — catch and body position — not fitness. What You’ll Need Pool access Pull buoy Optional: fins for the technique drills Warm-Up (5…
Early alarms and dawn sessions are how most triathletes fit in summer training around work — and that means a front light that can genuinely light the road, not just make you visible. The Lezyne Macro Drive 1400+ is a mid-price direct-mount light built for exactly that. Key Specs Max output: 1,400 lumens, with 7…
Not every summer training ride needs a race-fit aero jersey. The Altura Airstream is a relaxed-fit, budget-friendly short sleeve jersey built for long, hot training rides where comfort matters more than marginal gains. Key Features Fit: Relaxed rather than race-cut, with raglan sleeves and flat seams to reduce chafing over long rides. Fabric: Thin, high-wicking…
Do You Need an Aero Helmet for Triathlon? Wind tunnel research consistently shows that your helmet is one of the largest sources of aerodynamic drag on the bike. Switching from a standard road helmet to a well-fitting aero helmet can save several minutes over a 40km bike leg — often more than an expensive set…
What to Look For in an Endurance Pre-Workout Most pre-workout supplements are designed for gym sessions: brief, high-intensity efforts where a sharp caffeine hit and beta-alanine tingles make some sense. For triathletes, the demands are different. You need sustained energy across two, three, or five-hour sessions, smooth hydration support, and absolutely no ingredient that appears…
Morish Snacks is a British brand making high-protein, low-carb snacks built around clean, whole-food ingredients. Their range covers biltong, air-dried steak, pork crunch (chicharrónes) and seaweed snacks — all designed for active people who want convenient protein without the processed sugar that fills most “energy” bar ranges. Here’s how their products stack up for triathlon…
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