You've signed up for an Ironman. Maybe it's your first. Maybe you've done a few and you're tired of finishing feeling like you left time — and energy — out on the course. Either way, the same question keeps coming up: do I actually need a coach, or can I just follow a plan I […]

So you've signed up for your first Ironman 70.3. Maybe you clicked register on a whim, maybe it's been on your bucket list for years — either way, you're probably now staring at the confirmation email wondering what on earth comes next. First, take a breath. The 70.3 — a 1.9km swim, 90km bike, and […]

It's one of the first questions anyone asks when they sign up for their first IRONMAN — and one of the hardest to answer with a single number. Type it into Google and you'll find everything from 8 hours to 20 hours a week. So which is it? The truth is, it depends. But that's […]

You've caught the triathlon bug. You've watched the finish line videos, read the race reports, and somewhere in the back of your mind a voice is saying: I want to do that. Now comes the question almost every aspiring long-course triathlete faces — do you start with a 70.3, or go straight for the full […]

Training for a marathon is a serious commitment. But here's what the running world doesn't say loudly enough: you don't need to make it your full-time job to cross the finish line. Thousands of recreational runners complete marathons every year while holding down demanding careers, raising families, and living full lives. The difference between those […]

So, you've signed up for an IRONMAN. Maybe it's your first. Maybe you've done shorter triathlons and you're ready to go long. Either way, you're now staring at 140.6 miles of swimming, cycling, and running — and wondering how on earth you're going to get to that finish line in one piece. Here's the question […]

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 […]

You've got a tough session on the calendar maybe it's a 3-hour brick, threshold intervals, or a long run with race-pace segments. Your coach has programmed the workout, but have you planned your fuelling strategy? Getting your nutrition right around intense sessions isn't just about performance on the day. It's about maximizing your training adaptations, […]

You're in the thick of training for your next big event – maybe it's your first marathon, an Ironman, or a local sprint tri. Your fitness is improving, but you'd also like to drop a few pounds. Sound familiar? The good news: losing weight while training is absolutely possible. The caveat: it requires a thoughtful […]

Training camps are great. The sun, the roads, and the like-minded company inevitably make for a brilliant time, and it is no wonder why athletes from all over flock to the warmer climes for their endorphin fuelled endurance fix year on year. But what if I were to tell you that your week away could […]