LATEST NEWS 2021 TRIATHLON YEAR IN REVIEW - PART ONE 2021 in the triathlon world…and breath. We’re obviously a little biased as to how great triathlon is but looking over 2021 and there was so much to get excited about and which raised the bar for triathlon, in terms of performance, participation and audience. READ MORE THE FINISH LINE - THE 666 IRONMAN CHALLENGE In May, three ordinary guys embarked on the challenge of a lifetime in an attempt to complete 7 long distance triathlons, in 7 consecutive days.﻿ That's a 2.4 mile swim followed by a 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile marathon each day! READ MORE SPORTS NUTRITION BASICS Whilst triathlon training takes up an element of triathlon success, the correct nutrition is equally important to support training and race day victory. Think of it as the all-important fourth discipline. READ MORE SWIMMING POOL TRAINING AIDS Unless you’ve been brought up with swimming from an early age then you probably have a love, hate relationship with the pool. That chlorine smell, jostling for lane position, the artificial lighting and fluctuating water temperature all combine to make you want to hit the snooze button and give your swim session a skip. READ MORE WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR RUNNING SHOES We’ve all got that favourite pair of running shoes. Those go to ones that we just can’t bear to throw away as they hold too many memories of past running glory and you still think they’re good for another few miles or one last race. READ MORE CHOOSING THE RIGHT BIKE HELMET Whether it’s on or off-road, commuting or out on an adventure, racing or on a long social ride, a good bike helmet should be the number one piece of kit for any ride, even though it isn’t actually a legal requirement in the UK. READ MORE AN INTRODUCTION TO RUNNING WORDS AND PHRASES Triathlon comprises of three disciplines and for newcomers to the sport, or those returning, it's sometimes helpful to look at these disciplines individually so you get a full understanding of what everyone's talking about when it comes to running. READ MORE ARE YOU OPEN WATER SWIM READY? As Spring arrives and the temperature gradually increases, for many of us it signals the start of dipping our toes back into the open water and seeing if our wetsuit still fits for another season. READ MORE PACKING THE ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR RIDE We’ve all been there…you’re in a rush to get out the door and on your bike but in your haste you’ve forgotten to check you’ve got all the essentials packed in case you get a mechanical miles from home. READ MORE TRIATHLON DISTANCES EXPLAINED For those new to the sport, or who need a refresher after such an absence on the start list, here’s our guide to all the distances to hopefully help you pick the best one suitable for you. READ MORE TRIATHLON WORDS AND PHRASES - A BEGINNERS GUIDE New to triathlon? Know your BTF from your OWS and MHR? Confused by all the terminology that is thrown about by those speedsters in lycra? Fear not, we’ve all been there and for anyone just starting their triathlon journey then you might think the hard part is actually learning the tri lingo, let along the three disciplines. READ MORE THE 666 IRONMAN CHALLENGE If you think completing just one Ironman triathlon is tough, and we certainly think it is, what about attempting 6 of them, in 6 consecutive days, across 6 counties? READ MORE STAY AHEAD OF THE PACK SIGN UP HOW CAN WE HELP? SERVICES USEFUL INFORMATION © 2021 TRI UK Privacy Cookie Policy Terms and conditions We use cookies to give you the best customer experience possible. If you continue to use our website, we will assume you are happy to receive cookies from us and our partners. More info Continue