Why are triathlons so tough? It’s not just because of the effort involved in each individual stage: it’s because they all require something subtly different from the body. This makes training for triathlons uniquely difficult. Not only do you have…
Mikael Eriksson of Scientific Triathlon explains how you can train and race to run faster off the bike in your next triathlon. I’m sure you’ve had several “my legs aren’t working” experiences when running out of T2 in a triathlon.…
The Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival (Sunday 14th July) is honoured to be welcoming The Dorabros, named after the Dorado fish, four friends brought together by a thirst for adventure and their desire to do something worthwhile. They will be…
A triathlon coach from Cardiff has become the first Welshman to complete the world’s toughest, coldest, windiest ultra-distance race by finishing joint fifth at the 6633 Arctic Ultra in Canada. Mark Whittle was running the non-stop, 380-mile self-supported foot race…
Written by Dan Chabert Triathlon can easily and quickly become a complicated sport, with all the gear and the requisite number of training hours you should post before competing, but at their core, the sports that comprise triathlon are…
Route Director of Deloitte Ride Across Britain and Dulux London Revolution, Andy Cook looks at the 10 mistakes people make when training for a multi-day cycling event. 1.Not pacing correctly It’s not uncommon for people cycling a multi-day event to…
We have a lot to learn from sports psychologists and athletes when it comes to how we manage our own mental health, according to Fika co-founder Gareth Fryer. Speaking at a Fika event last week, Fryer outlined how emotional fitness…
How do I lose weight but not compromise training? Weight management is a topic that competitive endurance athletes love to discuss. The issue is how do you reduce your calorific intake enough to lose weight but ensure you have adequate…
For some, retirement means rest and relaxation but Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist Dani Rowe will take on the London Classics challenge in her first year of retirement from professional cycling. The 28-year-old, who is one of the most famous British…
Warm up before running over winter to avoid triathlon injuries sneaking up on you in the cold It’s freezing, it’s dark, you’re off for a run and you haven’t even warmed up properly. How are your poor muscles ever going…
Written by Andy Blow Hydration is a hot topic every summer, when the warmer weather leads to increases in sweat rates which can make it tough to stay hydrated. However, because we train indoors more when it gets cooler, wear…