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…
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…
Having been a Service Manager, Warranty Manager, and a MTB Race Team Director, Lee Hardy, the man behind thecompletecyclist.com identified a real need amongst Triathletes and Cyclists of all levels to develop their knowledge of bicycle mechanics. Although technical training…
New research being published today by Performance in Mind, the performance psychology consultancy, has found that technologies which are often designed to help those with poor fitness to increase their exercise levels are also being used extensively by ultra-endurance athletes…
In September 2018 secondary school teacher, Laura Marshall, from Canberra, Australia, will attempt to become the first ever solo Australian woman to complete one of the world’s toughest ultra-endurance triathlons from London to Paris – the Enduroman Arch to Arc.…
The legendary three-time Olympian, former triathlon World Champion and Ironman World Record holder, Tim Don, can only be described as the embodiment of pure fortitude, strength and willpower, after surviving a near-fatal road accident that was feared to bring a…
When did you start competing in triathlons and why? I started competing in triathlons at the end of 2012 because I had been struggling with a knee injury since a serious operation two years ago. Additionally, my training had been supplemented a lot…
Declan Loy is a business consultant, author and entrepreneur from Newry, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. At present Declan aka IronDad is attempting to break the Guinness Book of World Records and complete 30 70.3 races within 12 months around the…
In its ongoing pursuit to inspire potential and current triathletes, British triathlon company Zone3, is offering up five wetsuits per month for only £1 during Britain’s summer. The industry-acclaimed, Zone3 Advance wetsuit, will be heavily reduced from its normal retail…
Watch this inspirational film about a double amputee triathlete, family man, and outdoorsman called Sid. The film follows Sidney Smith’s courageous story to inspire others to reach beyond their circumstances. Today’s launch aims to inspire people to get outside and…
To mark their appearance at Triathlon Show: London, nut butter producers Meridian Foods is offering a lucky Tri Radar reader the chance to win a Meridian Triathlon Training Hamper. The exclusive hamper will be stocked full of nutritious nutty goodies…