Doing Triathlon In The Rain – UPDATED 2021 – A Complete Guide
Even though most of us love warm weather and dry conditions, sometimes you may be unlucky and have to complete a triathlon in the rain. For some people, competing in wet doesn't bother them at all. However, for some, competing in wet conditions can cause a...
Toughest Ironman In The World – UPDATED 2021 – A Complete Guide
The most difficult Ironman's in the world even have some of the most beautiful landscapes. It's no surprise though given that the routes often include steep climbs, wind, and high temperatures. But what is the toughest Ironman in the world? In this article, we look at...
Egg Beater Swimming – A Complete Guide To Egg Beater Treading
The egg beater swimming motion is one of the most efficient methods of treading water. Although mostly used by water polo players, triathletes often use this technique during open water swim starts. It allows the triathlete to remain stable in the water when needing to...
Ape Index Swimming – UPDATED 2021 – A Complete Guide
Do you know those people who have a really long arm span? Well, the science behind this is called an ape index. It is calculated by how many inches your arms span for every inch of height you are. Measuring your ape index swimming score can...
Swimmers Elbow – A Complete Guide To Swimmers Elbow & Treatment
Swimmers elbow is an injury many triathletes develop when increasing their training load too fast. However, beginners are more commonly affected because of their poor technique. Affected areas include pain around the outside of the elbow and inside of the elbow. So what can you do...
Half Ironman Triathlon Training Plans – What is Available?
Whether you're new to triathlon or stepping up to a half Ironman event, some changes are needed in your training to help prepare you for the event. Luckily SportCoaching has a range of half Ironman triathlon training plans to help you prepare for the event. All...
What Equipment Do I Need for a Triathlon – Swim, Bike & Run
We are often asked by beginner and novice triathletes “what do you wear for a triathlon” and “what equipment do I need for a triathlon”. We aim to answer these questions here. More important than any recommendation of product “X” or product “Y” is the...
How to Start Training for a Triathlon – UPDATED 2021
As a beginner triathlete, it may be difficult to know how to start training for a triathlon. If you don’t have everything lined up, many things could go wrong: you may get frustrated; train too much; not eat right; injure yourself; make yourself think you’re...
Triathlon Order of Events – What Are They? Olympic, Sprint & Ironman
Standard triathlon events involve three main sports timed over various distances. These include swimming, cycling, and running. Competitors start with swimming, followed by cycling and running. While this order can sometimes change, this is the most common triathlon order of events. Between each of these events, you...
How to Train For a Triathlon Without a Pool – Resistance Band Workouts For Triathletes
t's not uncommon for some of the athletes we coach in triathlon to have periods where they can't swim. Usually, this is because the pool is being renovated, or they are traveling with work. Luckily there are some dry land swimming exercises you can do...