Training Swimming for Triathlon – What are the 2 drills that can help you In my previous article I spoke about the debate of to drill or not to drill for triathlon swimming. My perspective is coming from my experience as a coach on deck. Having been a coach for 25 years in triathlon and swimming I have worked with all types of people and athletes. I have seen By Mark Turner • 4 min read
Training Summer Cycle Training for Triathletes Doing sessions with harder gears, higher cadence, hill repeats, and riding in the aero position against the wind can help triathletes develop muscular strength and power on the bike. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Training Swimming for Triathlon – the technical debate of to drill or not drill Most triathletes struggle to improve their swim technique, as ingrained neuromuscular patterns and limited practice time make building efficiency and fitness challenging. By Mark Turner • 5 min read
Training The first aerobic threshold: Understanding and practically determining yours for endurance training As endurance athletes, we spend a lot of time talking about our ‘thresholds’; “what’s your FTP?” is as ubiquitous in endurance circles as “what’s your bench?” is in strength sport. FTP – or functional threshold power. By Daniel Plews • 7 min read
Training 5 Tips for Running in the Heat Most people make the switch from running on treadmills throughout winter to running outside in the warmer weather and these five tips will prepare you for the hot days. Do it This may sound obvious but it is interesting how many times I hear people say that they are running early in the morning as [ By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
Training How to Improve your Running Mobility and Motor Control Releasing tight muscles, activating glutes, integrating movement patterns, and locomoting at fast paces can enhance running mobility and motor control. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Training Recovery from a Zwift race: A physiological perspective We, as endurance athletes in the world of the COVID-19, indoor-training dominated world, are perhaps more than ever having to make day-to-day decisions on how and when we should train, and how and when we should race. Many of us have had our A and B races canceled this year, or have had to shif By Daniel Plews • 9 min read
Training A Guide For Lost Athletes Athletes can maintain mental health and sense of direction by adjusting training plans, focusing on weaknesses, and supporting others during the COVID-19 crisis. By Tim Reed • 8 min read
Training Why low intensity training needs to be of low intensity If any of you have listened to Dan’s chat with Triathlon Taren on his podcast recently, you would have heard him talk about the importance of getting your zone 2 intensity right and ensuring that level 2 endurance training is at the correct physiological stress, i.e. below the first ventilatory (or By Daniel Plews • 5 min read
Training Runners’ Toenail Problems: Do Triathletes Even Need Nails? For triathletes battling issues like darkened, ingrown, or permanently thickened toenails, the choice emerges between surgical removal and preventive measures to optimize performance. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Training Unlock More Power on the Bike with These Functional Stability Exercises Doing a simple routine of squat, plank, and other functional stability exercises can help triathletes stop wasting energy through excess movement and deliver more power to the pedals. By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
Training The 3 Keys to Unlocking Your Fastest Triathlon Bike Split Proper bike fit, optimized contact points like saddle and bars, and strategically chosen aero gear are the top three factors to target for your fastest bike time. By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
Training Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Athletes Comparing your athletic journey to others is an illusion that severs your connection to realising your own potential on your unique timeline. By Grant Giles • 3 min read
Training Why Bike Strength will Improve your Run Triathlon success hinges on enhancing bike power and honing the ability to run efficiently while fatigued, underscoring the importance of training at targeted paces and incorporating strategic brick sessions. By Matt White • 4 min read
Training Igniting Your Inner Fire: The True Starting Point for Goal Achievement The essence of achieving one's goals isn't about the end result but reconnecting with the initial passion and recognising that genuine motivation comes from within, not external stimuli. By Grant Giles • 4 min read
Training Components Of A Good Cycling Program for Triathletes This comprehensive guide breaks down a six-phase training program for triathletes aiming to excel in criterium cycling, emphasizing endurance, intensity, VO2 capacity, anaerobic thresholds, lactate tolerance, power, and speed. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Training Beginner’s Guide to the Getting the Best Bike Training Dive into a beginner’s guide on preparing for the bike leg of a sprint-distance triathlon, emphasising the importance of viewing the triathlon as a cohesive unit and structuring your training around transition, aerobic, threshold, and strength sessions. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Training How Should Triathletes Approach Repairing the Body and Mind For age-group triathletes balancing demanding lives and training, feelings of burnout are common, but employing pro-cyclist recovery techniques can help rejuvenate both mind and body. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Training 3 Key Cycling Stretches for Triathletes The aero position on bikes can cause muscular issues for triathletes. Discover essential stretches to alleviate tightness and maintain a supple, injury-free physique. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Training Beginner’s Guide to the Bike Leg New triathletes should focus on effective bike training that transcends mere kilometre counting. Dive into this guide to harness the technical, physiological, and strategic aspects of the bike leg journey. By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
Training Managing Cycling Injuries While triathletes often associate injuries with running or swimming, improper cycling technique or bike set-up frequently contributes to muscle soreness and other injuries, emphasising the need for proper cycling practices. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
skeeze / Pixabay Training How to Build Strength on the Bike Triathletes can utilise the winter break to boost bike strength and power with strategies like hill reps, targeted gym exercises, trainer sessions, bike-specific training blocks, and power meters, even on limited schedules. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
skeeze / Pixabay Training How to Improve Your Running Drills Integrating running drills directly into runs can foster faster skill acquisition and ensure technique holds up under race pressures. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Training Strength Training for Age-Group Triathletes While consistent training is vital, endurance athletes can achieve substantial progress by optimising their sessions with strength-building tricks, emphasising the importance of recovery and strategic workouts. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
