VO2 Max: what is it and why is it so important?
What exactly is this elusive VO2 Max, why is it important to know, how is it measured, and how can you improve...
TRAINING GUIDES — Triathlon
Fuelling for IMUK
By Kelsie Johnson and TEN (Total Endurance Nutrition) Fuelling for long distance racing With Ironman UK fast approaching, how you fuel...
A beginner's guide to triathlon prep - Part 2
Transition Have some spare trainers or flip flops to wear in transition and before the swim as your run shoes will need...
A beginner's guide to triathlon prep - Part 1
Choosing an event / Where to start When starting off in triathlon, it’s the beginning of a fun journey into multisport, but...
Running off the bike
With some races on the horizon here are some tips for running well off the bike. • Complete brick workouts. It may...
A fresh look at threshold runs
From Triathlete Europe Runners and triathletes have been doing anaerobic threshold runs—also known as lactate threshold runs, threshold runs and tempo runs—for...
Training for real-world conditions
There’s more to a fast bike split than a high sustainable power output and optimised aero position. On race day, you're not riding in...
Total Tri Training test Xendurance
During February 2021, twenty four age group triathletes of varying experience and ability volunteered to participate in a 4 week pragmatic trial of...
What Are The Different Types Of Training? Trackstaa Explains
TRACKSTAA EXPLAINS: WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF TRAINING PACES? As every runner new to the sport knows, running is full of its...
Xendurance announce new partnership with Do 3
Xendurance Europe (www.xendurance.eu) are pleased to announce a new sponsorship deal with Do 3 (www.do3.co.uk) coaching for the 2021 season, continuing on...
The Triathlon Sessions
NICK ROSE "It sounds a bit odd, but half way through a marathon, you don't feel great...I just tell myself; I feel...
The Road to 2021
Focus on what you can do, not what you can’t. So with most areas of the UK and Europe now moving to...
Low Carb Training for Endurance Athletes
Traditionally, endurance athletes have consumed large amounts of carbohydrates to ensure training and racing are well-fuelled. This makes perfect sense, given the...
It's all about that Base!
What is base training, is it necessary and what should it look like? I think that for many athletes returning from an...
Why does Lactic Acid build up in muscles? And why does it cause soreness?
Why Does Lactic Acid Build Up in Muscles? And Why Does It Cause Soreness?
A Better Bike Game Plan
Say goodbye to endless sweat sessions on the saddle—here’s an effective approach to get faster logging fewer hours. The classic training concept of “periodisation”...
Total Tri Training Raising Money for World Bicycle Relief
Over the last 8 months Total Tri Training have been taking part in an indoor cycling race league called the WRTL Team...
Train For An Olympic Distance Race in 12 weeks
There are two types of triathletes: those who follow a structured plan and those who plan to follow a plan. First-time triathletes...