Ironman triathlons sell out fast, so training and planning well in advance are key to success The long lead-time that Ironman races’ popularity forces on you gives you time to have a brilliant race when you do go long next…
Learn to run like an Ironman pro with exclusive tips from world-class triathlete Mirinda Carfrae Chris McCormack is a master of the Ironman run (Photo: Bakke-Svensson/Ironman) RUN LIKE MIRINDA CARFRAE (AUS) She holds the women’s Kona run record (2:53:32), set…
Tempo running is a super session triathlon pros use to fine-tune their third discipline. Triathlon Plus and triradar.com contributor Martin Yelling shows you how. Tempo sessions are the secret to pro success It’s simple. Running faster in training gets you…
Triathlon legend Spencer Smith tells you how to run fast off the bike. One of the biggest obstacles I have found during my 20 years in the sport is running well off the bike. It can literally make or break…
Legendary triathlete Spencer Smith tells you how to super-charge your speed by hitting the running track. I know many people fear training at the track, but you shouldn’t. You need to embrace it and see it as your secret weapon…
Harlech Triathlon’s Anne Fuller takes you through a stunning beach training run on the beautiful West Wales coast. I’ve run on the vast sandy beaches of the Cambrian coast, between Harlech and Barmouth, for more than 20 years, and I’m…
Bin your detox and get some resolutions that will actually make you faster this year, courtesy of world-beating athletes, brilliant coaches and the new issue of Triathlon Plus magazine (out now!). RACE FASTER THIS YEAR You’ve got the festive season…
Coaching editor Phil Mosley investigates whether your New Year’s resolution to lose weight will really help come summer Have you ever wondered what difference a few extra pounds in body weight might make to your triathlon race performances? Do those…
You’ve had a great week of festive fitness building, now to help keep your motivation up through to the New Year, find out how legend Simon Lessing approaches his run training. Triathlon Plus: Is it easy for you to sum…
Sharpen your technique in five minutes by working on your running efficiency with hill reps, says pro-triathlete turned elite runner Nigel Leighton Watch a triathlon or 10k road race and you’ll notice how smoothly the lead runners glide over the…