Race Day

Transition is sometimes called the fourth discipline of triathlon. But unlike swimming, cycling, or running, you don’t get faster at it by putting in more training hours. You get faster by being organised. Most people heading into their first or second race have put real effort into their swim splits and their run pace. Then […]

The pool is predictable. You can see the bottom, the lane ropes keep you straight, and nobody is splashing you in the face. Open water is a different sport. It looks the same from the shore, but once you’re in it, everything you thought you knew about swimming gets tested. Including your ability to stay