It will take you just a second to realise that you are capable of doing it when you listen to some triathletes stories – and Dora’s story is just one of many. Look at the smiles on every triathlete finishers face, look at how energetic they feel. So, grab your swim cap, helmet, and running shoes, and let’s dive into the incredible world of triathlon! Why Triathlon might be the sport you fall in love Read more…
Having injurys can be really demotivating when you have been working so hard to reach your triathlon goals to find that you have to stop to recover or heal from an injury. You have to then go back and start to gradually build up once again. There is a fine balance to working hard and training smart so that you can avoid the risk of injury or burnout as much as possible. In this blog, Read more…
Nutrition tips for Beginner Women Triathletes It can be challenging to know how and when to fuel for a triathlon race. You want to be sure that you will have enough energy to get you to the finish line, but at the same time you don’t want to eat so much that you will feel sick or uncomfortable. In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the options you could try when preparing Read more…
Mastering proper swimming technique is crucial to success in triathlons, and it is essential that as a beginner triathlete, you learn how to swim efficiently and effectively to ensure that you can finish the swim reserving enough energy to complete the rest of the triathlon race. We’ll quickly dive into why it’s so important and how you can improve your swim technique. Then we’ll share our favourite resources we have found most useful and that Read more…
There really hasn’t been a better time to try triathlon and we’ll share a few reasons why in this post. Triathlon isn’t just a sport as it becomes much more than that to most women. You may start off triathlon with one goal in mind, but you soon realise that there are many more reasons why you want to continue training for triathlon. We have selected our top 4 reasons why women are choosing triathlon Read more…
From packing your gear to planning your nutrition, this guide will help ensure that you are fully prepared and confident for race day. Remember that on race day, there will always be something that you need to adjust to as there are so many variables in triathlon. From the water being too hot, to the wind being too strong. It’s part of the triathlon adventure and it’s best to embrace what is thrown at you, Read more…
Plan your days and take control of your triathlon lifestyle Triathlon is a demanding sport that requires consistent training in three different disciplines: swimming, cycling, and running. For many beginner women triathletes, finding the time to train can be challenging, particularly with work, family, and a load of other commitments. It can seem impossible to add another seemingly ‘time-consuming’ aspect to your lifestyle, but we are here to assure you that it is possible! Read more…
It’s important to note that weather you have small breasts or large breasts, it is equally as important that you take the time to get the right fitted bra for you. A report from ShockAbsorber states that 80% of women are wearing the wrong size bra! That’s so worrying. So in this post, we’ll highlight some key factors to consider when selecting and fitting a sports bra. But first, let’s take a quick look to Read more…
However, the chemicals and chlorine used to keep the water clean can cause damage to hair, leaving it dry, brittle, and prone to breakage. To maintain healthy, beautiful hair while enjoying your time in the pool, here are some of our favourite tips: 1. Protect your hair before swimming Before entering the pool, wet your hair and apply a conditioner or leave-in treatment to create a barrier between your hair and the chlorine. This will Read more…
We have endless reasons as to why we love triathlon, but we have decided to select 4 of our biggest reasons that have always given us the motivation and energy to train. Maybe you too will share some of these feelings with us and which you’ll also find motivating to keep going and enjoy the journey. 4 Reasons to Love Triathlon 1. Explore the Outdoors Yes, firstly, triathlon helps you get you outdoors, into the Read more…