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Are ChatGPT Triathlon Plans Good?

December 23, 2025/

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Many triathletes will ask ChatGPT to write them a triathlon training plan, but are these plans any good? What...

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The Four Stages of a Triathlete’s Development

December 16, 2025/

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For many of us, the gap between where we are and the elite in the sport feels like an...

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How Long is a Triathlon?

December 9, 2025/

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The word “triathlon” strikes fear into the heart of most people. A sport for the super fit and the...

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Can You Swim Backstroke in a Triathlon?

December 3, 2025/

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Many will be unsure if you can swim backstroke in a triathlon, as you always see triathletes swimming freestyle(front...

TriDot or TrainingPeaks?

November 25, 2025/

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Many triathletes will find themselves choosing between TriDot or TrainingPeaks. Strava is all well and good, but many want...

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Olympic Distance Triathlon or 70.3?

November 18, 2025/

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The choice between an Olympic distance triathlon or 70.3 is one that many grapple with. Both are a real...

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Top 10 Tips For The IRONMAN Marathon

November 11, 2025/

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The IRONMAN marathon is as much a war of attrition as it is a race. Nobody cares what your...

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Is Online Triathlon Coaching Suitable for Beginners?

November 8, 2025/

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Online triathlon coaching for beginners can feel counterintuitive. Surely they need someone to be there with them to help...

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IRONMAN Training In The City

November 4, 2025/

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Ironman training in the city is not easy. If we log onto social media we see pros and influencers...

The UK’s easiest Ironman distance race

October 30, 2025/

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Wondering what the easiest ironman race in the UK is? You’re in the right place! Unfortunately there are not...

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