Sean McFarlane explains some easy ways of getting into open water swimming or ‘wild swimming’, and seeing progress quickly… Open water and wild swimming is one of the fastest growing activities in the UK and with good reason. Charging into…
With only 100 days to go until this year’s Braveheart, here are some helpful tips on the kit that you should consider for race day. Swim A wetsuit of course is needed, but make sure it fits properly. Many people…
Science in Sport performance nutritionist, Ted Munson, shares the science behind your post training protein When in training for a triathlon, it’s essential to get your nutrition right in the 30-minutes after exercise, so you can feel the benefits in…
Check out the drone footage of the 2017 Braveheart swim. Bring back some good memories?
Without the structure of a 25m pool or tri coach, it’s easy for your stroke to stagnate. Follow these three drills via triradar.com, from Berkshire Tri Club Coach, Ian Lee-Emery, to keep your open-water training focused. If there is a…
As you make the transition from runner to triathlete, you have to learn to let go of your running, develop new skills and become very good at multi-tasking! But master the sport and you’ll reap fitness rewards, have a fantastic…
Autumn marathon training and Braveheart training are the perfect combination. Fiona Bugler who’s hoping to complete Braveheart and the Beachy Head marathon explains why. THE BRAVEHEART BONUS FOR YOUR AUTUMN MARATHON Injury prevention: With zero impact, cycling and swimming will…
A swimmer as a child Fiona Bugler felt confident in the fast lane as a recreational swim fitness fanatic but running put paid to that. Fiona met world class triathlete coach, Mark Klenathous, for a swim set The session: 30 minutes,…