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IRONMAN Frankfurt 2026: bike course pacing notes for UK age-groupers (how to ride the Taunus without blowing the marathon)
Frankfurt has a reputation for being one of Europe’s best-supported long-course races, but it also punishes riders who treat it like a flat time trial. The...
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Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania 2026 results: Foley and Findlay take the North American Championship
Trevor Foley delivered the breakthrough professional victory of his career and Paula Findlay added another major title to her CV at Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley on 14 June 2026, the 2026 North American Championship. Here is how the race unfolded and what the result means for the Ironman Pro Series.
Ironman Tours Métropole-Loire Valley 2026: inaugural full-distance race held, results pending
Ironman Austria 2026 results: Ceccarelli's first pro Ironman comes at Klagenfurt
WTCS London 2026 course still TBC? How to plan your race build before the details drop
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WTCS Quiberon
Quiberon, France
Challenge Gdansk (Lotto Challenge Gdansk)
Gdansk, Poland
Ironman 70.3 Elsinore
Elsinore, Denmark
Challenge Walchsee (Kaiserwinkl)
Walchsee, Austria
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British Triathlon’s 2026 ‘flannel in transition’ rule: what it means, why it exists, and how to use it well
Some rule changes are about fairness or safety. Others are about transition logistics: keeping aisles clear, stopping athletes from “claiming” extra space, and...
Mid-season hip-flexor maintenance: 12 minutes that protect your run off the bike
Indoor-to-outdoor power transfer: why your FTP feels weaker outside
Open-water panic proofing for triathletes: the 8-minute reset that saves your swim
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London T100 Triathlon 2026 sold out? Here are your best options (and how the waitlist works)
London T100 Triathlon 2026 has become one of the hardest UK start lines to secure, and for many athletes, the first time they check the entry page it already...
WTCS London 2026 for first-timers: a practical transition plan (and the rules that catch people out)
WTCS London is back on the calendar for 25 July 2026, listed as taking place at London ExCeL. (If you’re planning your summer around it, that date and venue...
HydraPak SkyFlask — made for hydrogel (2026) review: the handheld Maurten always needed
HydraPak and Maurten launched a purpose-built handheld in March 2026 that carries Drink Mix and a Gel 100 or 160 in a single 64-gram package. After three months of long runs and brick sessions, here is what works, what does not, and whether £32 is the right price for it.
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Whether you are a complete beginner or transitioning from another endurance sport, these four guides will take you from zero to your first finish line.
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How to pick the right triathlon distance and event for your fitness level.
Build Your Training Plan
A structured 12-week plan that balances swim, bike, and run sessions.
Get the Right Gear
The essential equipment checklist without overspending on your first race.
Race Day Preparation
Transition setup, nutrition timing, and mental strategies for race morning.