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Supplement: Off-season training plans

OFF-SEASON TRAINING PLANS Don’t have a coach but want to give your off-season training some focus? Here are four training plans that will guarantee you hit your multisport goals Coach Dermott Hayes PLAN FOR EVERY LEVEL LENGTH: 8 WEEKS OVERVIEW: This eight-week off-season training plan includes a mix of training options, including off-road as well […]

Supplement: How to swim through winter

HOW TO SWIM THROUGH WINTER Now the off-season’s here, what kit do you need for pool and chilly open-water swims? Words Helen Webster Images Steve Sayers & Kaden Gardener 1) SWIMSUIT Choose a suit that fits well for pool training – it should be close fitting to avoid mid-session adjustments, but not be too tight. […]

Supplement: Open-water swim kit

OPEN-WATER SWIM KIT Buyer’s guide WETSUIT For winter, your biggest investment (if you’re serious about outdoor swimming) should be a thermal wetsuit. There’s a good selection on the market from all the leading brands, with an extra lining often added to an existing model to add extra warmth. Our pick is the Orca Openwater RS1 […]

Supplement: Smart turbo trainers

SMART TURBO TRAINERS With the latest generation of smart trainers being so sophisticated – and even fun when connected to a virtual cycling app like market-leader Zwift – increasing numbers of triathletes are turning their backs on the great outdoors altogether during the colder (and sometimes warmer) months, in favour of their home training set-up. […]

Supplement: How to cycle through winter

HOW TO CYCLE THROUGH WINTER Want to continue cycling outdoors through the off-season? This is the kit that will help you do just that… Words Rob Slade THE RIGHT BIKE JACKET You could go for something warm and waterproof, but then if you overheat you have a bulky jacket to carry around. Instead, layer for […]

Supplement: How to run through winter

HOW TO RUN THROUGH WINTER Make sure you can meet your run training goals consistently throughout the off-season by selecting the right kit… Words Rob Slade 1) HAT AND GLOVES Opt for lightweight gloves first and then add mitts if it’s still too cold. A hat or headband is a great option if conditions call […]

Supplement: Trail running shoes

TRAIL RUNNING SHOES Buyer’s guide Off-road running should play an important role in your training year-round. Heading out on soft grass, squelchy mud tracks and technical rocky paths will not only spice up your weekly training schedule, but also allow you to keep running for longer thanks to the softer surfaces absorbing foot-strike impact. Undulating […]

Supplement: Make the most of the off-season

MAKE THE MOST OF THE OFF-SEASON Hoping to improve your tri performance for 2023? Here are five tips to lay the groundwork Words James Witts Image Getty Images 1) PLAN AHEAD If you do just one thing in the off-season, this should be it. Planning is essential and should be split into a number of […]