# PureTriathlon > Expert triathlon training guides, honest gear reviews, nutrition strategies, and race-day tips for athletes of every level. Triathlon-inspired apparel and merchandise at shop.puretriathlon.co.uk. ## About PureTriathlon is a triathlon content platform covering training, gear reviews, nutrition, race preparation, and lifestyle for triathletes of all levels — from first-timers to seasoned Ironman finishers. We also sell triathlon-inspired apparel and merchandise through our Shopify store. We cover: - Swim, bike, and run training plans and tips - Honest gear reviews (wetsuits, bikes, nutrition products, tech) - Race preparation and race-day strategy - Nutrition and fuelling guides - Beginner guides and getting started resources - Race reports and race calendar ## Key Pages - [Home](https://puretriathlon.co.uk): Latest content, featured products, and brand experience - [Blog](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog): Articles on training, gear, nutrition, and race prep - [Race Directory](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/races): Global triathlon and multisport race calendar with 25 events across 11 countries — searchable by distance, country, date, and brand - [Shop](https://shop.puretriathlon.co.uk): Triathlon-inspired apparel and merchandise - [Resources](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/practice-guides): Free training plans and guides - [About](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/about): About PureTriathlon and our team - [Contact](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/contact): Get in touch ## Topic Categories - Swimming: - Cycling: - Running: Run training for triathletes - Transition: - Nutrition: - Training Science: Evidence-based training methodology - Indoor Training: - Training: - Training Plans: - Strength & Conditioning: Strength work for triathletes - Injury & Recovery: Injury prevention and recovery - Health & Body: - Gear & Equipment: - Tech & Wearables: - Lifestyle: - Athlete Profiles: - Getting Started: - Events & Races: - Race Tips: - Race Preview: Pre-race previews: course, contenders, conditions, and how to follow. - Race Report: Post-race reports: results, narrative, analysis, and championship implications. - Race Day: Legacy. Used only for race-day posts that are neither a preview nor a report (start lists, road closures, things to watch). ## Recent Articles - [WTCS London 2026: race info roundup (date, location, and what’s still to be confirmed)](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/wtcs-london-2026-race-info-what-we-know): If you’re targeting WTCS London week as a spectator or planning your own racing around it, it helps to separate what’s officially published from what’s still... - [London T100 2026 athlete guide checklist: pack pick-up, bike check-in, and race-morning flow](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/london-t100-2026-athlete-guide-checklist): London T100 weekend is a big one: multiple distances, shared venue space at ExCeL, and tight windows for race-pack collection and bike check-in. Here’s a... - [ENVE SES 4.5 Pro Review 2026: The Wheel Tadej Asked For](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/enve-ses-4-5-pro-2026-review): ENVE's SES 4.5 Pro arrives in the UK for 2026 with narrower internal rim width and 49/55mm depths built to Tadej Pogačar's spec. We look at whether this £4,100 wheelset makes sense for UK triathletes racing 70.3 and Ironman distance. - [Oakley Velo Kato Prizm Road Review: Full-Shield Eyewear Tested](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/oakley-velo-kato-prizm-road-2026-review): We put Oakley's hingeless, full-shield Velo Kato in Matte White with the Prizm Road lens through UK training rides and race-simulation efforts to see whether the £271 aero eyewear earns its place in a triathlete's kit bag. - [UKHSA Heat-Health Alerts (July 2026): a triathlete’s training and race-week plan](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/ukhsa-heat-health-alert-july-2026-triathlon-training-plan): If you train through UK summers, you’ll eventually hit a week where sessions feel unusually hard, sleep gets patchy, and your heart rate runs higher than... - [IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea 2026: weekend logistics guide (venue flow, road access, and spectator crossings)](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/ironman-703-swansea-2026-weekend-logistics): Swansea is one of the UK’s best spectator-friendly long-course venues: the swim happens in the Prince of Wales Dock, the bike course leaves the city for a... - [Orca Apex Flex V2 wetsuit review (2026): maximum shoulder freedom for strong swimmers who don’t need extra lift](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/orca-apex-flex-v2-wetsuit-2026-review): Bottom line The Orca Apex Flex V2 is built for experienced triathletes and open-water swimmers who prioritise unrestricted shoulder mobility and a natural swim... - [Suunto Race 2 review (2026): AMOLED maps, dual-band GPS, and the training watch value play for UK triathletes](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/suunto-race-2-2026-review): Bottom line Suunto’s Race 2 is built for athletes who want premium navigation and a bright AMOLED screen without automatically paying flagship-Garmin money.... - [Skratch Super High-Carb Drink Mix 2026 Review: Raspberry and Mango](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/skratch-super-high-carb-drink-mix-2026-review): Skratch Labs has repackaged its Cluster Dextrin fuel into single-serve Raspberry pouches and a Mango summer seasonal for 2026. We break down the science, the GBP cost, and how UK triathletes should build a bottle strategy around 90-120g/hr carb protocols. - [ZONE3 Lava Long Distance Aero Suit 2026 Review](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/zone3-lava-long-distance-aero-suit-2026-review): We put the 2026 ZONE3 Lava Long Distance Full Zip Short Sleeve Aero Suit through its paces for UK 70.3 and full-distance racing, testing fabric, fit, pockets and value against Somerset-brand rivals at a similar price point. - [WTCS Hamburg 2026: what UK fans should watch (course format, likely race dynamics, and how to follow)](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/wtcs-hamburg-2026-preview-watch-points-uk): WTCS Hamburg is the sport’s purest stress test: short, sharp, usually chaotic, and rarely decided by a single ‘hero move’. With the 2026 edition coming up,... - [Challenge Roth 2026 results: the splits behind the fastest-ever finish times (and what UK athletes can copy)](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/challenge-roth-2026-results-what-it-means-for-uk-triathletes): DATEV Challenge Roth is always fast, but the 2026 edition pushed the ceiling again, and not just for the winners. Here’s a UK-focused read of what happened,... - [Outlaw Holkham 2026: race held, results pending](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/outlaw-holkham-2026-results): Outlaw Holkham took place across 4–5 July 2026 at Holkham Estate, Norfolk. Official results and a full race roundup have not yet been published to primary sources at the time of writing; this report will be updated as soon as they are available. - [Ironman Switzerland (Thun) 2026: race held, results pending](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/ironman-switzerland-thun-2026-results): Ironman Switzerland (Thun) took place on 5 July 2026 in Thun, Switzerland. Official results and a full race roundup have not yet been published to primary sources at the time of writing; this report will be updated as soon as they are available. - [Laidlow Smashes World Record, Siffert Stuns at Challenge Roth 2026](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/challenge-roth-2026-results): Sam Laidlow broke the Ironman-distance world record with 7:21:04 in Roth, while Switzerland's Alanis Siffert produced a career-defining win. Rico Bogen's Ironman debut and Lucy Charles-Barclay's podium added fresh storylines for UK triathletes. - [XLAB Torpedo Versa 500 review (2026): the BTA system to beat at £159.99](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/xlab-torpedo-versa-500-2026-review): XLAB's carbon fibre Airflow Mount update to the Torpedo Versa 500 brings computer-mount and hydration into one behind-the-aerobars unit. At £159.99 it undercuts most rivals while adding real refill flexibility. Here is what age-groupers need to know before fitting one. - [TheMagic5 custom-fit swim goggles review (2026): the 3D-scan goggle tested for UK triathletes](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/themagic5-custom-goggles-2026-review): TheMagic5 builds swim goggles from a 3D face scan rather than a shelf size, promising a leak-proof, pressure-free fit. We look at the scan process, UK pricing and delivery, the resurfaced Shark Tank origin story, and whether the £65-£98 outlay makes sense for triathletes. - [KASK Nirvana WG11 helmet review (2026): a fast aero lid that’s still livable for hot triathlon rides](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/kask-nirvana-wg11-2026-review): Nirvana is KASK’s modern aero helmet play: smoother front profile, managed airflow, and a fit system that doesn’t punish you after two hours in the bars. Here’s what matters for triathletes — plus UK pricing and rivals. - [HUUB Anemoi 2 SUB22 Tri Suit review (2026): the aero suit that’s optimised for real-world age‑group speeds](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/huub-anemoi-2-sub22-2026-review): HUUB splits the Anemoi 2 into speed-specific versions. The SUB22 targets the vast majority of triathletes who race below ~22mph on the bike — and it’s a smarter approach than selling everyone the same ‘pro-only’ fabric. - [Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 review (2026): the Wi‑Fi smart trainer that fixes the one thing CORE users hated](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/wahoo-kickr-core-2-2026-review): The short version The Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 (2026) is the direct‑drive trainer that finally makes mid‑range indoor setups feel “premium”: Wi‑Fi stability, sensor... - [Garmin Forerunner 570 review (2026): an AMOLED tri watch that finally nails the mid-range](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/garmin-forerunner-570-2026-review): The short version Garmin’s Forerunner 570 (2026) is the first Forerunner that feels purpose-built for triathletes who want an AMOLED touchscreen watch without... - [Ironman 70.3 Swansea 2026: course, contenders, and how to follow](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/ironman-70-3-swansea-2026-preview): Ironman 70.3 Swansea returns on 12 July 2026. Here’s what to know about the course, what’s at stake, and the best official ways to follow race day. - [Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz 2026: course, contenders, and how to follow](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/ironman-vitoria-gasteiz-2026-preview): Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz takes place on 12 July 2026 in Spain’s Basque Country. Here’s what to know about the full-distance course, what’s at stake, and the best official ways to follow race day. - [WTCS Hamburg + Mixed Relay World Championships 2026: preview, course and how to follow](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/wtcs-hamburg-and-mixed-relay-world-championships-2026-preview): WTCS Hamburg returns on 11–12 July 2026 with sprint-distance racing in the city centre and the Mixed Relay World Championships. Here’s the course setting, why this stop matters, and the best official ways to follow along. - [Precision Fuel & Hydration PH1000 review (2026): the IRONMAN hydration partner tested for UK racing](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/precision-fuel-hydration-ph1000-2026-review): Precision Fuel & Hydration became IRONMAN's official global hydration drink partner from January 2026, and PH1000 is the electrolyte behind it. We tested the tablets against a full Ironman-distance training block to see whether 1,000 mg sodium per litre justifies its place on the course. - [Favero Assioma PRO RS review (2026): the lightest SPD-SL power pedals we've tested](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/favero-assioma-pro-rs-2026-review): Favero's first purpose-built SPD-SL power pedal drops stack height to a class-leading 10.5 mm, weighs less than the Duo-Shi it replaces, and starts at £399. For triathletes on Shimano cleats, the Assioma PRO RS finally kills the argument for switching platforms just to get accurate power. - [World Triathlon drafting penalties (from 2025): what changed, what stays the same, and what age-groupers should do](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/world-triathlon-drafting-penalties-2025-what-changed-age-group): World Triathlon reduced drafting time-penalties from 2025 and unified the drafting zone to 12 metres with a 25-second pass window. Here’s what that means in practice. - [Triathlon in a Met Office extreme heat warning: a practical UK checklist for training and race day](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/met-office-heat-warning-triathlon-training-racing-checklist): A UK-focused, no-nonsense checklist for training (or racing) safely during extreme heat: how to adapt intensity, hydration, cooling, and when to stop. - [IRONMAN Frankfurt 2026 (Pro Men): what the splits say about pacing — and what UK age-groupers can copy](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/ironman-frankfurt-2026-men-results-pace-analysis-uk-age-groupers): IRONMAN Frankfurt is one of the best case studies in modern long-course pacing because the course rewards controlled speed: fast enough to punish mistakes,... - [Met Office Red Extreme Heat Warning: a triathlete’s UK training + open-water safety plan](https://puretriathlon.co.uk/blog/met-office-red-extreme-heat-warning-triathlon-training-open-water-safety): The UK doesn’t issue red weather warnings lightly. When it does, triathletes need a plan that protects health without losing the week. Below is a UK-specific... ## Product Catalog Browse our shop at https://shop.puretriathlon.co.uk ## Contact - Email: hello@puretriathlon.co.uk - Website: https://puretriathlon.co.uk - Shop: https://shop.puretriathlon.co.uk