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Hand-picked guides covering the most useful training insights, performance strategies, and practical advice.
Are Triathletes the Fittest Athletes? The Science Explained
The question of which athletes are the fittest is one of the most debated in sports science — and for good reason.
Elastic Laces for Triathlon: What They Do and How to Use Them
Elastic laces — also called speed laces, quick laces, or no-tie laces — are one of the simplest and most cost-effective performance upgrades available to tri...
How Far Is an Ironman? Distance, Times and What to Expect
A full Ironman triathlon is a 3.8km swim, a 180km bike ride, and a 42.2km run — 226.3 kilometres (140.6 miles) in total, completed back-to-back in a single day.
How Far Is a Half Ironman? Distance, Times and What to Expect
A half Ironman is a 1.9km swim, a 90km bike ride, and a 21.1km run — 113 kilometres (70.3 miles) in total, completed back-to-back in a single day.
How to Start Triathlon: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
Triathlon has a reputation for being extreme — something only ultra-fit athletes do after years of training.
Ironman 70.3 Training Guide: The Complete Plan
Signing up for an Ironman 70.3 is the most ambitious training commitment most amateur athletes will ever make — and the most rewarding.
Are Triathletes the Fittest Athletes? The Science Explained
The question of which athletes are the fittest is one of the most debated in sports science — and for good reason.
Elastic Laces for Triathlon: What They Do and How to Use Them
Elastic laces — also called speed laces, quick laces, or no-tie laces — are one of the simplest and most cost-effective performance upgrades available to tri...
How Far Is an Ironman? Distance, Times and What to Expect
A full Ironman triathlon is a 3.8km swim, a 180km bike ride, and a 42.2km run — 226.3 kilometres (140.6 miles) in total, completed back-to-back in a single day.
How Far Is a Half Ironman? Distance, Times and What to Expect
A half Ironman is a 1.9km swim, a 90km bike ride, and a 21.1km run — 113 kilometres (70.3 miles) in total, completed back-to-back in a single day.
How to Start Triathlon: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
Triathlon has a reputation for being extreme — something only ultra-fit athletes do after years of training.
Ironman 70.3 Training Guide: The Complete Plan
Signing up for an Ironman 70.3 is the most ambitious training commitment most amateur athletes will ever make — and the most rewarding.
Swim
Build confidence, technique, and speed in the water with focused swim training.
How to Improve Cycling Speed for Triathlon with Simple Proven Techniques
Cycling often feels like the place where triathletes lose the most time, but it is also where you can gain the most speed with the right habits.
Swimmer’s Elbow: Causes, Treatment, Exercises and How to Stay in the Water
Elbow pain is one of the most overlooked injuries in swimming and triathlon — partly because it tends to creep up gradually, and partly because swimmers ofte...
Stop Gasping for Air – How Beginner Triathletes Learn to Breathe When Swimming
If you’ve ever started a swim and felt your lungs burning after just a few strokes, you’re not alone.
Start Strong in the Pool with These Beginner Swimming Exercises
Starting something new in the water can feel both exciting and intimidating.
10 Swim Workouts for Triathletes to Build Speed, Endurance, and Open Water Confidence
If you’ve ever felt the swim leg is holding you back in a triathlon, you’re not alone.
Swimmer’s Elbow in Triathletes: How to Train, Heal, and Keep Racing Strong
If you’ve been logging endless laps in the pool, you may have noticed a sharp ache or dull throb in your elbow that lingers after training.
Mastering the 70.3 Swim: Training, Tactics and Times
The swim is the shortest leg of an Ironman 70.3 by time, yet it occupies more mental real estate than the bike and run combined.
How to Improve Cycling Speed for Triathlon with Simple Proven Techniques
Cycling often feels like the place where triathletes lose the most time, but it is also where you can gain the most speed with the right habits.
Swimmer’s Elbow: Causes, Treatment, Exercises and How to Stay in the Water
Elbow pain is one of the most overlooked injuries in swimming and triathlon — partly because it tends to creep up gradually, and partly because swimmers ofte...
Stop Gasping for Air – How Beginner Triathletes Learn to Breathe When Swimming
If you’ve ever started a swim and felt your lungs burning after just a few strokes, you’re not alone.
Start Strong in the Pool with These Beginner Swimming Exercises
Starting something new in the water can feel both exciting and intimidating.
10 Swim Workouts for Triathletes to Build Speed, Endurance, and Open Water Confidence
If you’ve ever felt the swim leg is holding you back in a triathlon, you’re not alone.
Swimmer’s Elbow in Triathletes: How to Train, Heal, and Keep Racing Strong
If you’ve been logging endless laps in the pool, you may have noticed a sharp ache or dull throb in your elbow that lingers after training.
Mastering the 70.3 Swim: Training, Tactics and Times
The swim is the shortest leg of an Ironman 70.3 by time, yet it occupies more mental real estate than the bike and run combined.
Bike
Develop power, pacing, and endurance on the bike so you can run well off it.
How to Ride 180km Strong in an Ironman (Without Blowing Up the Run)
Riding 180 kilometres in an Ironman is not just about holding power for hours.
How to Improve Cycling Speed for Triathlon with Simple Proven Techniques
Cycling often feels like the place where triathletes lose the most time, but it is also where you can gain the most speed with the right habits.
Road Bike vs Triathlon Bike: Which One Will Really Make You Faster?
Choosing between a road bike and a triathlon bike isn’t as simple as picking the one that looks fastest.
Triathlon Bike Size Chart: How to Find Your Fit
Buying a triathlon bike the wrong size is one of the most expensive mistakes in triathlon.
Breaking Down the Olympic Triathlon: How Long Is the Bike Segment?
If you’ve ever watched an Olympic triathlon and thought, “How far do they ride that bike?” you’re not alone.
Everything You Need to Know About Triathlon Bike Fit
Discover how to fine-tune your triathlon bike fit by balancing comfort, power, and aerodynamics.
Smart Training Strategies to Improve Your Triathlon Bike Leg
The bike leg can make or break your entire triathlon.
How to Ride 180km Strong in an Ironman (Without Blowing Up the Run)
Riding 180 kilometres in an Ironman is not just about holding power for hours.
How to Improve Cycling Speed for Triathlon with Simple Proven Techniques
Cycling often feels like the place where triathletes lose the most time, but it is also where you can gain the most speed with the right habits.
Road Bike vs Triathlon Bike: Which One Will Really Make You Faster?
Choosing between a road bike and a triathlon bike isn’t as simple as picking the one that looks fastest.
Triathlon Bike Size Chart: How to Find Your Fit
Buying a triathlon bike the wrong size is one of the most expensive mistakes in triathlon.
Breaking Down the Olympic Triathlon: How Long Is the Bike Segment?
If you’ve ever watched an Olympic triathlon and thought, “How far do they ride that bike?” you’re not alone.
Everything You Need to Know About Triathlon Bike Fit
Discover how to fine-tune your triathlon bike fit by balancing comfort, power, and aerodynamics.
Smart Training Strategies to Improve Your Triathlon Bike Leg
The bike leg can make or break your entire triathlon.
Run
Run stronger on tired legs with sessions built for triathlon race-day demands.
How to Train for the Ironman Marathon: A Practical Guide for Triathletes
The Ironman marathon is not just a marathon.
Best Brick Workouts for Triathletes That Unlock Faster Bike Run Speed
Brick workouts are one of the most powerful tools in triathlon training, yet so many triathletes still skip them or only do the occasional bike to run session.
Ironman Triathlon Running Secrets Every Athlete Should Know
The marathon leg of an Ironman triathlon isn’t just another run.
Hip Extension Exercises for Triathletes: 8 Essential Moves
Hip extension — the movement of driving the thigh backward behind the hip — is one of the primary power producers in all three triathlon disciplines.
Run Cycle Run – Your Complete Guide to Taking On a Duathlon
The run cycle run is the heart of the duathlon, a race that tests both speed and endurance without a swim.
Conquer Ironman Runs — Real Strategies to Crush Fatigue and Cross the Line Strong
The Ironman run is where dreams are tested and champions are made.
Ironman Run: Mastering the Final and Toughest Leg of Triathlon
The sun is high, your legs are cooked, and yet you still have a marathon to run.
How to Train for the Ironman Marathon: A Practical Guide for Triathletes
The Ironman marathon is not just a marathon.
Best Brick Workouts for Triathletes That Unlock Faster Bike Run Speed
Brick workouts are one of the most powerful tools in triathlon training, yet so many triathletes still skip them or only do the occasional bike to run session.
Ironman Triathlon Running Secrets Every Athlete Should Know
The marathon leg of an Ironman triathlon isn’t just another run.
Hip Extension Exercises for Triathletes: 8 Essential Moves
Hip extension — the movement of driving the thigh backward behind the hip — is one of the primary power producers in all three triathlon disciplines.
Run Cycle Run – Your Complete Guide to Taking On a Duathlon
The run cycle run is the heart of the duathlon, a race that tests both speed and endurance without a swim.
Conquer Ironman Runs — Real Strategies to Crush Fatigue and Cross the Line Strong
The Ironman run is where dreams are tested and champions are made.
Ironman Run: Mastering the Final and Toughest Leg of Triathlon
The sun is high, your legs are cooked, and yet you still have a marathon to run.
Training
Plan your weeks, build smart volume, and use bricks to connect all three sports.
Are Triathletes the Fittest Athletes? The Science Explained
The question of which athletes are the fittest is one of the most debated in sports science — and for good reason.
How to Start Triathlon: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
Triathlon has a reputation for being extreme — something only ultra-fit athletes do after years of training.
Ironman 70.3 Training Guide: The Complete Plan
Signing up for an Ironman 70.3 is the most ambitious training commitment most amateur athletes will ever make — and the most rewarding.
Triathlon Training Plan for Beginners — How to Swim, Bike, and Run Your First Race
Triathlon looks intimidating from the outside.
How to Pace a Triathlon Properly (So You Don’t Blow Up on the Run)
Starting a triathlon fast feels great, especially when you exit the swim full of confidence and momentum.
6 Key Ironman Workouts to Build Race-Day Endurance
Ironman training doesn't fail because athletes don't do enough.
How Long Does It Really Take to Train for an IRONMAN 70.3?
Most athletes need 12 to 24 weeks to train for an IRONMAN 70.3.
Are Triathletes the Fittest Athletes? The Science Explained
The question of which athletes are the fittest is one of the most debated in sports science — and for good reason.
How to Start Triathlon: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
Triathlon has a reputation for being extreme — something only ultra-fit athletes do after years of training.
Ironman 70.3 Training Guide: The Complete Plan
Signing up for an Ironman 70.3 is the most ambitious training commitment most amateur athletes will ever make — and the most rewarding.
Triathlon Training Plan for Beginners — How to Swim, Bike, and Run Your First Race
Triathlon looks intimidating from the outside.
How to Pace a Triathlon Properly (So You Don’t Blow Up on the Run)
Starting a triathlon fast feels great, especially when you exit the swim full of confidence and momentum.
6 Key Ironman Workouts to Build Race-Day Endurance
Ironman training doesn't fail because athletes don't do enough.
How Long Does It Really Take to Train for an IRONMAN 70.3?
Most athletes need 12 to 24 weeks to train for an IRONMAN 70.3.
Nutrition
Hydration and fueling strategies that keep energy steady across swim, bike, and run.
What Should You Eat Before a Triathlon? Let’s Talk Breakfast
What you eat before a triathlon can be the difference between feeling strong all day or fading halfway through the bike.
The Pre Triathlon Nutrition Secrets Coaches Rarely Share
Getting your pre-triathlon nutrition right can feel confusing, especially when everyone seems to say something different about carb loading, hydration, or wh...
What Should You Eat Before a Triathlon? Let’s Talk Breakfast
What you eat before a triathlon can be the difference between feeling strong all day or fading halfway through the bike.
The Pre Triathlon Nutrition Secrets Coaches Rarely Share
Getting your pre-triathlon nutrition right can feel confusing, especially when everyone seems to say something different about carb loading, hydration, or wh...
Race Day
Pacing, transitions, and execution tips to race smoother and faster.
How Far Is an Ironman? Distance, Times and What to Expect
A full Ironman triathlon is a 3.8km swim, a 180km bike ride, and a 42.2km run — 226.3 kilometres (140.6 miles) in total, completed back-to-back in a single day.
How Far Is a Half Ironman? Distance, Times and What to Expect
A half Ironman is a 1.9km swim, a 90km bike ride, and a 21.1km run — 113 kilometres (70.3 miles) in total, completed back-to-back in a single day.
How to Start Triathlon: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
Triathlon has a reputation for being extreme — something only ultra-fit athletes do after years of training.
How a Triathlon Calendar Is Used to Plan a Racing Season
A triathlon calendar is a structured listing of triathlon events organised by date, location, and race distance, and it is used to plan a racing season over ...
How a Training Program for Ironman Triathlon Is Structured
Preparing for an Ironman triathlon is less about chasing extreme fitness and more about understanding how training is organised over time.
Triathlon Transitions: Complete Guide to T1 and T2
Transitions are often called the fourth discipline of triathlon.
Do You Need a Coach for Your First Triathlon?
The honest answer is no — not necessarily.
How Far Is an Ironman? Distance, Times and What to Expect
A full Ironman triathlon is a 3.8km swim, a 180km bike ride, and a 42.2km run — 226.3 kilometres (140.6 miles) in total, completed back-to-back in a single day.
How Far Is a Half Ironman? Distance, Times and What to Expect
A half Ironman is a 1.9km swim, a 90km bike ride, and a 21.1km run — 113 kilometres (70.3 miles) in total, completed back-to-back in a single day.
How to Start Triathlon: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
Triathlon has a reputation for being extreme — something only ultra-fit athletes do after years of training.
How a Triathlon Calendar Is Used to Plan a Racing Season
A triathlon calendar is a structured listing of triathlon events organised by date, location, and race distance, and it is used to plan a racing season over ...
How a Training Program for Ironman Triathlon Is Structured
Preparing for an Ironman triathlon is less about chasing extreme fitness and more about understanding how training is organised over time.
Triathlon Transitions: Complete Guide to T1 and T2
Transitions are often called the fourth discipline of triathlon.
Do You Need a Coach for Your First Triathlon?
The honest answer is no — not necessarily.
Gear & Tech
Wetsuits, bikes, shoes, and tech—setup and upgrades that actually help.
Elastic Laces for Triathlon: What They Do and How to Use Them
Elastic laces — also called speed laces, quick laces, or no-tie laces — are one of the simplest and most cost-effective performance upgrades available to tri...
How to Start Triathlon: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
Triathlon has a reputation for being extreme — something only ultra-fit athletes do after years of training.
Best Triathlon Training Books: 8 Coach-Recommended Picks for Every Level
The internet has no shortage of training advice, but triathlon books are different — they're vetted, comprehensive, and written by coaches who've spent decad...
Why the Best Triathlon Race Belt Could Be the Secret Weapon You’ve Been Missing
Triathletes spend hours perfecting their swim, bike, and run but often overlook one tiny piece of gear that can quietly save time and stress: the best triath...
How to Pick the Best Triathlon Sunglasses That Actually Improve Your Race
Let’s be honest, few athletes think about their sunglasses until glare blinds them mid ride or fog covers their lenses during the run.
15 Genius Gifts for Triathletes That Every Swim-Bike-Run Athlete Will Love
Finding the perfect gift for a triathlete can feel like tackling a fourth discipline; it’s not easy.
Are Clip-On Aero Bars Worth It for Triathletes? Benefits, Drawbacks & Pro Tips
In triathlon, the bike leg is where you can gain (or lose) minutes.
Elastic Laces for Triathlon: What They Do and How to Use Them
Elastic laces — also called speed laces, quick laces, or no-tie laces — are one of the simplest and most cost-effective performance upgrades available to tri...
How to Start Triathlon: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
Triathlon has a reputation for being extreme — something only ultra-fit athletes do after years of training.
Best Triathlon Training Books: 8 Coach-Recommended Picks for Every Level
The internet has no shortage of training advice, but triathlon books are different — they're vetted, comprehensive, and written by coaches who've spent decad...
Why the Best Triathlon Race Belt Could Be the Secret Weapon You’ve Been Missing
Triathletes spend hours perfecting their swim, bike, and run but often overlook one tiny piece of gear that can quietly save time and stress: the best triath...
How to Pick the Best Triathlon Sunglasses That Actually Improve Your Race
Let’s be honest, few athletes think about their sunglasses until glare blinds them mid ride or fog covers their lenses during the run.
15 Genius Gifts for Triathletes That Every Swim-Bike-Run Athlete Will Love
Finding the perfect gift for a triathlete can feel like tackling a fourth discipline; it’s not easy.
Are Clip-On Aero Bars Worth It for Triathletes? Benefits, Drawbacks & Pro Tips
In triathlon, the bike leg is where you can gain (or lose) minutes.
Triathlon Events & Races
Best triathlons, Ironman events, and race guides to help you find your next challenge.
Fastest Ironman Times Ever: Full Distance, Kona & 70.3
The fastest Ironman time ever recorded in a standard race is 7:21:12 — but the full story of Ironman speed records is more nuanced than a single number.
Discover the Best Triathlons in Florida That Every Athlete Needs to Experience
Florida is one of the few places where you can race a triathlon almost any month of the year, and each event has its own personality.
Best Ironman 70.3 Races in Europe: Ranked by What You’re Chasing
Europe has more Ironman 70.3 events than any other continent — and they couldn't be more different from each other.
Australia’s Top & Best Triathlons That Will Test (and Inspire) Every Athlete
Triathlon in Australia isn’t just a sport, it’s an experience.
Ironman Maryland 2026 The Ultimate Training and Race Day Experience Guide
There’s something unforgettable about IRONMAN Maryland 2026, held in the heart of Cambridge, Maryland, USA.
Why the 2XU Triathlon Series Melbourne Is Australia’s Most Inspiring Multi-Sport Event
The 2XU Triathlon Series Melbourne isn’t just another race.
Triathlon Mixed Relay: How It Works and Rules
The triathlon mixed relay is the newest and most spectator-friendly event in Olympic triathlon.
Fastest Ironman Times Ever: Full Distance, Kona & 70.3
The fastest Ironman time ever recorded in a standard race is 7:21:12 — but the full story of Ironman speed records is more nuanced than a single number.
Discover the Best Triathlons in Florida That Every Athlete Needs to Experience
Florida is one of the few places where you can race a triathlon almost any month of the year, and each event has its own personality.
Best Ironman 70.3 Races in Europe: Ranked by What You’re Chasing
Europe has more Ironman 70.3 events than any other continent — and they couldn't be more different from each other.
Australia’s Top & Best Triathlons That Will Test (and Inspire) Every Athlete
Triathlon in Australia isn’t just a sport, it’s an experience.
Ironman Maryland 2026 The Ultimate Training and Race Day Experience Guide
There’s something unforgettable about IRONMAN Maryland 2026, held in the heart of Cambridge, Maryland, USA.
Why the 2XU Triathlon Series Melbourne Is Australia’s Most Inspiring Multi-Sport Event
The 2XU Triathlon Series Melbourne isn’t just another race.
Triathlon Mixed Relay: How It Works and Rules
The triathlon mixed relay is the newest and most spectator-friendly event in Olympic triathlon.
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