Start planning and acting like a pro today and you’ll be outstanding, says Steve Trew Illustration (c) Peter Greenwood Triathlon really is a funny old game. Some triathletes come into the sport from one of the three contributing disciplines, others…
Steve Trew imagines what could happen if an athlete’s iron will pushed him too far “Make the hurt go away” (Illustration: Peter Greenwood) I am an athlete, this is what I do, this is what I am. Every breath in…
Wattbike’s Eddie Fletcher on testing yourself and setting up zones for better training In my last TriRadar blog, I explained why training using power is so effective for triathletes at all levels, but where do you start? What is the first…
Go with the roll of the dice and you could soon find yourself in kona, says Steve Trew The roll-down can be the most rewarding part of an Ironman race (Illustration: Peter Greenwood) Sometimes, even when you’ve planned perfectly, things…
Steve Trew returned to his childhood stomping ground – and naturally it made him nostalgic Don’t forget your roots, says Steve Trew (Illustration: Peter Greenwood) And so to Victoria Park (Vicky Park to everyone who has ever run there), East…
Wattbike’s Eddie Fletcher on why you should consider training with power and heart rate Wattbike’s sport scientist Eddie Fletcher believes riding technique is key to good tri performance When we first met Triathlon Plus Editor Elizabeth a few months back…
Great Britain’s triathlon success should inspire a new generation of athletes, says Steve Trew Steve Trew says trailblazing British triathletes are the key to continued success (Illustration: Peter Greenwood) I doubt you’d get too much argument at the moment if…
Steve Trew loves commentating at the London marathon, and the athletes always inspire him Image: Peter Greenwood I love the London Marathon, absolutely love it. And – time to be jealous out there – I’ve done it 12 times. Yes,…
Looking back on 30 years of triathlon racing, coaching and commentating, Steve Trew wonders: “what if…?” Illustration by Peter Greenwood Thirty years ago this weekend – September 17, 1983, to be exact – I was driving up to Liverpool. I…
Stop making excuses, says Steve Trew, and you’ll find that your training goes a lot more smoothly Stop making excuses and you’ll be a better athlete says Steve Trew (Illustration: Peter Greenwood) There are always reasons why or why not.…