Triathlon kit, gear and training tech explained: wetsuits and swim kit, power meters, lactate testing and more.
Swimming is often the hardest discipline to tackle when training for a triathlon as it is most technical out of the three sports. Unlike cycling and running, improvements in the water are not just about fitness but about efficiency, body position, and feel for the water. This is why swim kit becomes so valuable, not […]
Triathlon is a sport that demands not only physical preparation, but also the right equipment. For women, having equipment designed with female athletes in mind can make a huge difference in performance, comfort, and confidence. While much of the equipment available is marketed as unisex, the reality is that women’s bodies often have different requirements. […]
What is a power meter? A power meter measures your effort in watts, providing objective, real-time feedback on how hard you're working. Unlike speed, heart rate, or perceived exertion, power output is not influenced by external factors like wind, heat, or fatigue. This makes it one of the most reliable metrics for tracking and improving […]
Lactate Testing, brief overview and application. Overview of Lactate Testing Lactate testing is in vogue in triathlon, there is no denying that. I enjoyed the meme’s of the waterfront in Kona the year Gustav Iden won, in which someone had photoshopped lactate strips covering the entirety of the sand. I think this epitomised the attention […]
