helping you achieve your triathlon goals
Are you considering booking in your next or even your first triathlon? I can recommend visiting the www.trifinder.co.uk website to find out the latest upcoming triathlon events in your local area. Or visit www.trimapper.com for global events. Here in the UK, I must say we are spoilt for choice. We [...]
Does the idea of competing in a triathlon conjure up images of pain and agony in your head? The good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way.
Sherry McLaughlin, President and Founder of The Michigan Institute for Human Performance (MIHP) has put together a dozen exercises specifically targeted for triathletes of all [...]
One of the main reasons I like triathlon, is the fact that you are not just focused on one particular sport. Training is varied with athletes participating in running, cycling and swimming.
I like to add touch rugby and hockey as part of my fitness schedule and every now and then I like to mix [...]
(11 July 2010) London turned on the charm for the 10th anniversary of the 10km race that has grown strength to strength in size and popularity. Almost on par with the size of the London Marathon there was a record number of nearly 25k runners along with 40k spectators scattered along the route to give [...]
A lot of running/triathlete coaches will say “You can get injured if you don’t know what you’re doing and that’s why education is important”.
My argument and the truth of the matter is even if you do know what you are doing, you can still get injured. Take for example London champion Christine Ohuruogu, who won [...]
The inaugural Xchallenge Tarifa Triathlon (20 June 2010) kicked off in style on a typical warm and breezy morning in sunny Spain.
Tarifa is a kiteboarding mecca located right at the bottom tip of Spain and only 18km from the top of Africa. As the title suggests, the race name certainly didn’t disappoint with regards to [...]
Triathletes are always looking for the extra edge to enhance performance and improve recovery times from training. The natural benefits of these two liquids, namely beetroot juice and coconut water speak for themselves.
Coconut water is the liquid that is taken from unripe coconuts and has multiple health benefits. It’s a natural isotonic beverage, with the [...]
Last Sunday, over 400 runners completed the 5km charity run organised by the Oxford Rotary Club. Established over ten years ago, this race has continued to grow in popularity and all for a very good cause.
Runners have the opportunity to raise money (over £18,000 last year) for a number of different charities like Age [...]
By: Dr Christopher Segler
Triathlon has seen exponential growth in the past 10 years. Ironman triathlon (swim 2.4 miles, ride 112 miles and run 26.2 miles) is described as the world’s most grueling single day endurance event. Incredibly, most Ironman triathlons in the United States sell out in only minutes.
Some folks think swimming, cycling and running [...]
There is no one correct answer here, as individually we are all unique with differences in personal taste. Our digestive systems also work at different speeds, so the best advice is to find a simple dish that works for you. Something that is low fat and easy to digest generally works well.
An important [...]
Are you looking to start your first sprint size or olympic size triathlon? Then you have arrived at the right place. This website will provide you with an introduction to the world of triathlon - one of the world's fastest growing sports. Covering the three disciplines of swimming, cycling and running, you will learn all about staying motivated, sports nutrition and creating a winning mindset to achieve your triathlon goals.
