In 2018, doctors told GB pro triathlete Sian Rainsley that her Crohn’s disease would be the end of her career as an elite sportswoman. Four years on, Sian sits at number four on the World Triathlon Championship Series rankings, having broken into the senior ranks with a bronze at the Europe Triathlon Championships in Valencia … Read more
Have you ever wondered when to start training for a marathon? Do you need 16 weeks, 24 weeks, a year? You will in no way be surprised to hear that I’m going to say there are a number of factors that determine how long marathon training takes for each runner. I’m going to try to … Read more
As Ramadan arrives, many triathletes will be considering how it may affect their ability to train and race. To help you out, we’ve called in some expert advice from Nutrition X performance nutritionists Professor Graeme L. Close and Mohamed Saad. Below, they’ll explain how Ramadan affects athletic performance and what triathletes can do to make … Read more
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