I might be biased as I’m primarily a cyclist, but, especially in middle-distance and long course non-drafting events, it really is all about the bike. 　　Time-wise it constitutes the biggest proportion of the event and not only can a strong rider make up huge chunks of time on the ride but, if they're able to put in a decent bike...

　　Shingles has been hitting the headlines recently, with the elderly and those with a weakened immune system more at risk of developing this painful condition. 　　So what exactly is it? And are triathletes more susceptible to getting shingles due to their often-intense training schedule? Let's find out… 　　What is shingles? 　　Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful viral...

　　Once you’re into the winter mode it’s important to get regular information on how things are going performance-wise. 　　Rarely does this data contradict what your training diary and intuitive hunch would already suggest, but it’s still good practice to get a measure of how unfit you are, how much you’ve progressed or how on track you are. Data either proves...