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Swim Run Hints & Tips

Hints & Tips For Swimrun First Timers

Training

The Wales Swimrun - congratulations you’ve found something very special

3 x 1 Hour Triathlon Workouts with Pedal Cover

3 x 1 Hour Triathlon Workouts with Pedal Cover

Training

Optimize your training plan with Pedal Cover

KOS Drill 1

KOS Drill 1

Training

Get confident with triathlon swimming!

12 Week Training Plan

12 Week Training Plan

Training

Use this training plan and take home a medal this season!

8 Week Training Plan

8 Week Training Plan

Training

Looking to get into Triathlon but unsure where to start?

Incorporating strength training and stretching into your training effectively

Incorporating strength training and stretching into your training effectively

Training

When it comes to stretching it's important to understand when to implement it into training to gain optimal benefits.

CBD Triathlete: Products for Performing Athletes

CBD Triathlete: Products for Performing Athletes

Training

We talk to our Official Recovery Partner on the benefits of using their high performance range.

Transition tips for exiting open water

Transition tips for exiting open water

Training

Exiting open water is an often overlooked part of the triathlon swim, but it is where many seconds can be gained and lost. Not only that, but you can waste physical and mental energy before you arrive at your bike which is unnecessary.

The Most Common Running Injuries and How To Prevent Them

The Most Common Running Injuries and How To Prevent Them

Training

Pretty much every runner has been injured at some point, to some degree. Whether it’s a tiny niggle or full blown issue – we’ve all been there.

Why and how to strength train for triathlon.

Why and how to strength train for triathlon.

Training

Contrary to popular belief, strength is not developed by running/cycling hills, but by lifting heavy weights for low repetitions.

Some Common swimming struggles for beginners.

Common Swimming Struggles for Beginners

Training

It’s a good thing to know that many people struggle with similar things when they are learning to swim.

How to fuel your day - self sufficiently

How to fuel your day - self sufficiently

Training

With COVID, race aid stations are going to look quite a lot different for at least this year and possibly going forward for a while.

5 Things about Swimming I wish I learned sooner

5 Things about Swimming I wish I learned sooner

Training

Learning to swim is a tough process. We all go through it at our own rates.

Finding your Motivation to train in 2021

Finding your Motivation to train in 2021

Training

As both athletes and coaches, it’s highly likely that 2020 was a washout, both in terms of competing and any goals you may have had planned.

Make 2021 the best yet

Make 2021 the best yet

Training

2020 has been a challenging year for us all! Most of us had a bit of a washout in terms of racing but don't let that get you down.

How to Manage and Even Improve your Mental Health During Lockdown

How to Manage and Even Improve your Mental Health During Lockdown

Training

We are currently living in unprecedented times, learn how to deal with the current situation and tools for when we are back to normal...

It's Just A Game

It's Just A Game.

Training

Imagine saying those four words to Jesse Owens, Roger Bannister or Muhammad Ali, to name but a few. Quite hard, isn’t it? And rightly so.

The Importance of Sleep

The Importance of Sleep

Training

Sleep is essential for a person’s health and wellbeing, yet millions of people do not get enough sleep and many suffer from lack of sleep.

Implications for Ironman Bike Training

Ironman Bike Training - Force Vs Power

Training

This article is designed to take you through the difference in ‘force’ and ‘power’ work in cycling and Iron man bike training.

Cardiovascular Drift

Cardiovascular Drift

Training

Looking at the phenomenon of CV drift during endurance events and how to combat it's effects in order to succeed.

Are Swim Drills Good For You

Are Swim Drills Good For You

Training

Many swimmers ask how often they should be doing drill sessions or swims; how many swim drills they should be doing

Swim Skill Foundations

Swim Skill Foundations

Training

When you are trying to improve your swimming technique and form, it can seem really bewildering...

Swimming In The Off season

Swimming In The Off season

Training

With no races on the horizon, it’s a great time to have a mental break as well as a physical break.

Train smarter, not harder

Train smarter, not harder

Training

Tips for getting the most out of your Triathlon training by Geraint Forster, Programme Director of BSc Sport and Exercise Science at UWTSD

How Yoga Benefits Triathletes

How Yoga Benefits Triathletes

Training

Lisa Smith, Yoga teacher of 7 years, has detailed the benefits of adding Yoga into your Triathlon Training.

How To Stay Young

How To Stay Young

Training

Exercise that was once considered the most effective way to look younger, gets leaner and fitter is now linked to accelerated ageing.

Are You Happy?

Are You Happy?

Training

Most of my clients who come to me for a Healthy eating or Exercise plan have underlying issues of stress or anxiety – well don’t we all!

11 Marathon Hints and Tips

11 Marathon Hints and Tips

Training

You might be running your first Marathon, maybe considering it, or even this year might mark your 29th Marathon?

Sleep Yourself Healthy

Sleep Yourself Healthy

Training

Jon Bon Jovi famously wrote a song “Live when I’m alive, sleep when I’m dead” – if only that was good for our health!

Look After Your Heart

Look After Your Heart

Training

Did you know that February is National Heart Month? So now is the time to look at your lifestyle.

Does music make you train harder?

Does music make you train harder?

Training

Looking at that white wall in front of you can be draining, and isn’t going to keep your mind occupied. So, lets add a little music.

    John Wood

    John Wood

    John has been involved in swimming for the last 25 years and has competed at National and International levels....Read More

    James Beckinsale

    James Beckinsale

    Triathlon Coach, founder of Optima Racing Team and author of The Triathlon Training book...Read More

    Dan Farmer

    Dan Farmer

    As an athlete, coach, team manager, head of delegation and advisor, Dan has built a wealth of knowledge in the world of high performance sport and is now using it to provide athletes with the ultimate coaching experience through RÁS. ...Read More

    Non Evans

    Non Evans

    A natural born athlete Non Evans has been playing sport since she began to run at the tender age of one.  Throughout an illustrious and internationally recognised career she has been an International Rugby player, Olympic Games commentator, Commonwealth Games competitor and medalist (she is in fact the only female to have competed at three different disciplines at the Commonwealth Games), TV and Radio presenter, successful businesswoman and recipient of an MBE....Read More

    Tim Tandy

    Tim Tandy

    Tim has spent many hours poolside sharing his passion and knowledge with swimmers and triathletes of all abilities....Read More

    Jonny Davies

    Jonny Davies

    Jonny Davies is one of, if not the best CrossFit Coaches in the uk. Find out how CrossFit can help you smash your PB's!...Read More

    Emma Quick

    Emma Quick

    Emma is a South Wales based Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Training provider and Workshop Facilitator. Based in South Wales Emma is one of the top of her field in the UK!...Read More

    Winter Indoor Training Plan

    This handy training plan from TORQ will make sure you don't take your eye off the ball over the winter months.
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