‘If one muscle is overactive and tight another is underactive and weak'

Once enrolled on a triathlonCoaching.uk.com programme we ask you to perform a simple movement and provide us with feedback on the results. You may upload a video of yourself performing the exercise should you have the necessary technology or simply supply the relevant information in an email.

Many triathletes endure hour after hour of swim, bike and run training but often neglect strength & conditioning training. For many, the thought of lifting weights leads to concerns about weight gain, muscle bulk and wasting valuable training time.

Without strength and conditioning training you will never achieve your optimum level of performance.

After a long hard season it is important to take a mental and physical break from the demands of triathlon. Competing in any sport that requires a high volume of training can have a detrimental effect on the body. If we continue to push it, it will eventually lead to pain and injury. Many athletes develop symptoms associated with overtraining, including aching legs, restless nights, uncontrollable eating, mood swings, and sometimes only feel better after performing a workout. This is the time to ease off and enjoy the break!!

DNF (Did Not Finish) - the three letters we absolutely never, ever want to see next to our name in race results. But, a bit like punctures, the law of averages says the more you race, the more you increase your chances of a DNF (and let’s not forget there are different types of DNF to make it an even more of a nightmare).

So, what do you do if you do see those dreaded letters and they’re actually linked to a mechanical problem that’s no fault of your own? Well, #TeamTCUK athlete Dave Risebrow has one answer…

There are a number of variables that need to be considered when you begin your training programme:

There is much debate as to the use of heart rate monitors in triathlon – what heart rate should I train at? For how long? When should I ease back? When should I push on harder?

Triathletes are a competitive bunch by nature and for many that translates into hard work, will power, and a determination to succeed. Unfortunately these attributes very often lead to over training and poor performance. If racing success was judged on the efforts put into training alone, we would see the vast majority of triathletes achieving faster times in each race – not always the case!

As an athlete with TriathlonCoaching.uk.com you have access to the most comprehensive triathlon training programmes available. To get the most out of your triathlon training it is not as simple as just swimming, cycling and running. To reach your full potential in each discipline you need to incorporate other forms of training into your weekly regime.

Our scientifically proven training programmes include the following essential features;

We encourage all our athletes to ask questions relating to their training schedules. We find that the more you understand the reasons WHY you are performing a workout, the more likely you are to be motivated to stick to it.

Some of the most frequently asked questions relate to the duration of the three extensive aerobic workouts we ask you to perform each week (one in each sport).