Planning to complete a challenge in a swim event, a bike event or a run event can seem pretty simple to some - but put all three disciplines together and add some strength & conditioning into the mix and simply setting up a training plan can be pretty daunting!

So, how do you split your training time if you are now focused on embarking on your first triathlon? TCUK co-founder and coach, Matt Sanderson, some first timer tips.

Earlier this year, #TeamTCUK athlete Tony Hunt signed up for our six-week nutrition course run by resident nutritionist and founder of RealFoodFunc, Jon Hodgkinson.

At the time Tony was working overseas and living on his own and finding the time to cook proper food was a real challenge for him. Here’s what he had to say about the course…

#TeamTCUK coach and co-founder, Matt Sanderson, demonstrates a quick fire set of exercises that you can perform anytime, anywhere using just your bodyweight. All of the exercises are based on activating key core muscles, glutes and improving your posture for triathlon.

Stuck in a hotel room with work? No gym for miles around? Try these five simple exercises to keep your body ticking over for your next training session.

Autumn and winter months are the perfect time to take a step back and analyse how far you've come this season. It's also the ideal opportunity to assess your technique in the pool, on the bike and run as well as thinking about how you can better fuel your training and optimise recovery with smart nutrition planning.

At TCUK we offer a wide range of additional services all with the same objectives: to help you to improve and enhance your performance and achieve that PB next year!

As we head into the winter months, here in the northern hemisphere at least (zip it you lot south of the equator!), it's time to treat yourself to some training miles in the sun with a week-long training camp at Sands Beach on the island of Lanzarote.

Were you ever taught how to run? For most TCUK athletes the answer is no! This is the case for most people and goes a long way to explaining why we see so many different running styles out on the streets and at track sessions. Coach Matt Sanderson explains:

#TeamTCUK's nutritionist and founder of RealFoodFunc, Jon Hodgkinson, has devised this recipe for delicious salmon burgers with green bean quinoa -  the perfect mix of protein and carbs to refuel you after a long ride or run.

Preparation time: 15 minutes (set in fridge for 20 minutes)

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

For the last two summers #TeamTCUK athletes have descended on the beautiful town of Morzine in the French Alps for a training camp to remember with Buzz Performance. Co-owner of Buzz Performance, Amelia Person explains what you can expect if you fancy joining us next year for some unforgettable swim, bike and run (and socialising!) triathlon training experience!

Ever thought about taking part in a time trial? #TeamTCUK coach, Ady Dench, offers his own personal insight into whether carbon bling will make you go faster and why racing on the A1 isn't for everyone!

One of the best ways of getting in a quality bike session and to test your bike set up and position is to enter some time trials. For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of the wonderful world of ‘testing’ here is a brief guide on how to enter and what to expect.

Over the last few weeks, our regular Tuesday night run club runners have been taking to the trails on our doorstep here in the Peak District.

So far they’ve tackled a variety of routes over White Edge, Burbage Edge, Higger Tor and Stanage Edge (below) with every run resulting in a coating of thick mud, wet feet and plenty of smiles all round from everyone who’s taken part.