Bike60minBeginnerSession Overview This entry-level brick session introduces beginners to running off the bike — one of the most important adaptations in triathlon training. A 15km ride followed immediately by a 2km run keeps the total session manageable while delivering the key neuromuscular change that every new triathlete needs to experience before their first race. What…
Training shorts are one of the most-used pieces of kit in any triathlete’s wardrobe — worn for run sessions, brick workouts, and turbo trainer rides. Unlike race-day tri suits, training shorts need to handle repeated washing, varied weather, and extended use without degrading quickly. Here are the best options across three budget tiers for 2026….
What to Look For A running head torch is essential kit for any triathlete who trains early mornings or late evenings through autumn and winter. The best running head torches combine high lumens for visibility, a secure bounce-free fit, and enough battery life to get you through a 90-minute training run without dimming. For triathlon…
What to Look For The best triathlon books offer more than training plans — they provide frameworks for thinking about performance, insider knowledge from elite athletes and coaches, and the mental fuel to push through hard training blocks. Whether you prefer scientific coaching manuals or inspiring memoirs, there’s a book here that will make you…
What to Look For A quality yoga mat is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment a triathlete can own. Beyond yoga classes, you’ll use it for foam rolling, stretching, mobility work, and bodyweight strength exercises. For triathletes, the priorities are grip (you’ll often be sweating after training), thickness (joint protection matters after high-mileage…
Run60minBeginnerSession Overview A 60-minute easy run at conversational pace is one of the most valuable sessions in any triathlete’s training week. It builds your aerobic base without accumulating the fatigue that hard sessions create, and the effort should feel genuinely easy throughout — not moderate, genuinely easy. What You’ll Need Running shoes GPS watch (with…
Bike60minBeginnerSession Overview This 60-minute social group ride is all about enjoying the sport and building aerobic base without the pressure of intervals or structured effort. Ride at a pace where you can hold a full conversation — Zone 2 throughout. Group riding is a skill in its own right, and this session is as much…
Swim30minBeginnerSession Overview This 30-minute open water technique session develops the dolphin dive — the fastest technique for entering and exiting shallow water during a beach-start race. Used correctly, dolphin diving through ankle-to-chest-deep water is significantly faster than wading or attempting to swim before depth allows. Practise in a safe, supervised environment in calm water before…
Run30minBeginnerSession Overview This 30-minute treadmill session gradually increases your running pace across three equal blocks, teaching your body to run faster in a controlled, progressive manner. It’s ideal for beginners developing their first sense of running speed, or for any triathlete who struggles to pace themselves on outdoor runs. The steady progression also mirrors the…
Swim30minBeginnerSession Overview A proper swim warm-up on race morning primes your stroke, raises your heart rate gradually, and clears the mental cobwebs before you step onto the start line. This 30-minute routine is designed to activate without fatiguing — suitable for all levels from sprint to 70.3 triathletes. What You’ll Need Pool or calm open…
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