Within the final weeks of training in the lead up to an Ironman, many athletes will begin to ask themselves the question: “Am I ready for my race?” Coach James has a few answers...

We are going back to Morzine for the fourth year as we have become somewhat addicted to swimming in alpine lakes, riding stunning cols and running next to alpine rivers and along mountain tops! What’s not to love right??

This year our #TeamTCUK camp is two weeks later than previous years which helps avoid big UK triathlons like Staffs 70.3 and Outlaw half which sit a couple of weeks either side of the camp. The main reason for going two weeks later, however, is so the lake water will have had chance to warm up more!!

Try this bodyweight circuit, anytime, anywhere! If you're working away from home and can't access a gym, or the gym you use just doesn't have a wide range of equipment, you can still get a good S&C session in by simply using your own bodyweight.

Coach Matt has put together five simple exercises that will activate and work several of the key muscles required for triathlon training, including your core and glutes. You don't need any equipment or even a gym to perform these exercises, just a small space and your own bodyweight. Take a look and have a go!

Most triathletes lead very busy lives. Juggling work, family, friends and social commitments around your long bike, off-road run and technique session in the pool is hard enough so it's not surprising lots of us are missing out on precious sleep.

After just four hours sleep the other night, #TeamTCUK coach and co-founder, James, was inspired to create this video to explain the importance of sleep!

An integral part of the recovery and adaptation process, in the case of triathlon training, if you snooze you definitely won't lose!

Just completed a training session? Now's the time to refuel and here's why.

Following on from his video earlier this month discussing the importance of fuelling during training, coach James is back! In this video, James offers an informative and insightful guide to post-training refuelling and nutrition and why it's key to helping your body recover and adapt to the demands of triathlon.

Want to train with more consistency? Strength and conditioning exercises are the answer!

Ever since we started TCUK, we have included specific strength & conditioning exercises in our weekly programmes for all of our athletes. Why? Here's coach Matt Sanderson to explain how S&C sessions can benefit not only your overall performance and help to reduce injuries, but improve your training consistency too.

Fuelling during training: why is it so important?

We're often asked by our athletes: which training sessions do I need to fuel? Closely followed by "and why is that?" #TeamTCUK coach and co-founder, James Pryke, has studied sports nutrition over many years and has a special interest in the subject. As such, he's put together a short video outlining just why fuelling during your training sessions is vital for performance.

Sarah Crisp, resident #TeamTCUK physiotherapist, talks about shoulder impingement and what you can do about it if you're suffering with this painful condition! 

"One of the most common conditions I encounter as a physiotherapist is shoulder impingement. Chances are, if you haven't had it yourself, you'll know someone who has. You may have heard it referred to as something else; rotator cuff pain, bursitis and tendinitis being the most common alternative names. As a triathlete, you may hear it referred to as 'swimmer's shoulder'.

Thinking of racing Iron distance in 2019? Wondering whether adding a marathon to your early season race training is a good or bad idea? Here's our advice!

You're almost certainly one of many #TeamTCUK athletes busy planning your races for next year. And, if you're thinking of signing up for an Iron distance race, you've probably already contemplated adding a marathon event to your early season race plan.

It's October and many athletes are looking at races for next year.