For our blog this week we are providing some tips on mastering open water swimming which for many is a primary blocker for people not taking up triathlon, fearing swimming and open water in particular. Swimming. What? Never. “I can’t swim one length so I will never manage to do Read more…
Many people have a training plan in one form or another. From the very loose targets per week to the strict professional coach who have daily targets including nutrition and hydration. However you plan your time over a long period this structure is likely to be challenged through sickness or Read more…
Keeping the motivation to get up in the morning is tough. Making it to a packed pool with various grannies doing breast stroke in the fast lane this time of year isn’t great. So just targeting a 2k swim each time might not help you build your stamina or improve Read more…
The prospect of swimming laps in a pool is enough to put many off ever even entering a triathlon let alone the thought of having to do the same in a lake. Swimming forms the first phase of any triathlon and getting around without burning yourself out means less pain Read more…