We all know how hard the winter months can be to find motivation to get up and active. Here are our 9 top tips to help you keep the...

No point denying it, the festive season is fast approaching - what does this mean for your triathlon training? Most of us will have...

We are delighted to announce an exciting new offering here at Tri Swim Coaching. From October, Ali will be combining his coaching...

How well do you really know yourself as an athlete? Are you aware of your characteristic strengths as well as your technical areas for...

It is becoming well known that there are clear positive effects from undertaking an endurance challenge, as long as it is done right. It...

The sport of triathlon is not only defined by swim bike and run. Transition can play a massive role in how you get on, whatever level of...

Have you got a sense of nerves, angst and trepidation about what's upcoming....? You've done the hard work, the early morning swims, the...

With the open water and triathlon season now upon us, many you may be starting to think about the transition from pool swimming to open...

...Consistency is key! Working and living in the triathlon world we are fully aware that for most people (but not all) coming into the...

If you resonated with my 'One Pace Pony' article a while back, then you need to read this and take action! Or if you hit the pool with no...

Have you had a bad experience in the water? Are you scared of putting your face in the pool? Do you feel like you just sink? Would you...

Why train at altitude? Training at altitude is used by athletes from a wide range of sports, and studies have shown it may enhance...

If you’re thinking of embarking on a lifestyle change then this blog should give you some inspiration. We had a chat with Matt Taylor, a...

Everyone has their own unique goals when it comes to running. For some of us, it’s a real struggle to put those trainers on, for others...

It’s that time of year again where you’re probably celebrating some good race results, whether that’s a good Age Group position, your...

General Triathlon Advice for Race Day Our triathlon training plans have been designed to get you physically prepared, but you may find...

With such great weather around or difficulty getting lane space in the pool you may be currently just swimming open water. It’s easy to...

While dragging myself out for a run recently, it occurred to me that I'm not the only one dropping my fitness ball from time to time. So...

If you've recently attended one of our coaching sessions then you're a valuable client and we want to provide you with an even better...

Would you like to really increase your swimming speed and join the fast lane? Technique is only one part of the triad in improving your swimming (the others being training and open water skills). It’s very important to make sure your technique is efficient, but are your training methods? There's two ways to get more out of your swimming training: 1) Work harder in your technique session: Technique training is generally swum in your lower aerobic zone, or an effort level/RPE o