Tag: Triathlon

Embarking on the journey to become an Ironman triathlete can be both exhilarating and daunting, especially for beginners. Fundamentally you need to understand the core disciplines of swimming, cycling, and running in an Ironman event to the unique challenges and rewards that come with crossing the finish line. In this guide, we aim to shed […]

Have you ticked your triathlon boxes and achieved what you set out to? Then how about trying the new challenge of Quadrathlon (swim/kayak/bike/run)? Here, European Quadrathlon Champion and British Canoeing She Paddles Ambassador, Helen Russell shares her top tips for trying a Quadrathlon.     What is a quadrathlon?   When three sports just aren’t […]

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the comedy programme ‘Benidorm’. In January, whilst the stars of the show gathered at a celebration in London, I was in the programme’s namesake for a training holiday!   Whilst the Benidorm depicted in the show is a place for sun seeking, beer drinking Brits, in winter the […]

Cyclists and triathletes seem to love training on islands! You will often see training updates posted on social media from the old favourites Lanzarote, Tenerife and Mallorca. However, there are plenty of other island destinations less associated with cycling and triathlon but which offer some great training facilities and cycling terrain. So if you fancy […]

With triathlon season well under way and the Triathlon World Series in full swing we thought what better time to compile a list of the best triathlon destinations in the world. Now a triathlon may seem like a daunting feat tackling all three disciplines of swimming, cycling and running but with stunning routes and exceptional […]

Helen is a Great Britain age group triathlete. She is a former age group World and European Duathlon champion and European Triathlon champion. Last year Helen was part of the One Day Ahead team which raised £700,000 for Cure Leukaemia by riding the entire route of the Tour de France one day ahead of the pros. […]

If you’ve committed to completing your first Ironman race, we salute you. These notoriously gruelling competitions separate the fit from the fittest, and regardless of whether you’re in it to win it or to just experience the journey, completing an Ironman is an incredible achievement. You’ve got a few months ahead of you (hopefully!) and […]

The unison of three elements – each esteemed as physically demanding sports in their own right – into one gruelling event was once considered bizarre. Why would anyone, except an endurance junkie, volunteer to put themselves through such torture? Now, however, the triathlon event experiences worldwide popularity as men and women alike enjoy the opportunity […]