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Winter is coming. That bite in the air is here and outdoor training might be feeling more like a punishment than the stress-relieving and rewarding effort it used to be. There are lots of different types of indoor training you can do to get away from the cold and dark days, but Speedo recommends you go swimming. Why? Because we love swimming (... - Triathlon
Think you could be the next Alistair Brownlee but not sure where to start? The London Triathlon is perfect for beginners. Featuring a variety of triathlon distances and even a triathlon relay, it's a great introduction to the sport. This year, event partner Zone3 challenged Team Wiggle to give it a go. We caught up with the team to see how it... - Triathlon
Swimming is widely known for its health benefits, and what’s more, it’s fun! It can reduce stress more than any other sport, helps keep blood pressure low, reduces the risk of heart disease, and much more. So why isn’t everyone doing it? If you’re not already a confident or regular swimmer, swimmer, Well, we understand the... - Triathlon
Now that double-Olympic silver medalist Jazz Carlin has now retired from competitive swimming, she's fallen in love with open-water swimming and triathlon. We asked her to share her top tips on how to adapt your pool technique for the outdoors. Swimming technique for pool swimming and open water swimming can be very different and can sometimes... - Triathlon
Double-Olympic silver medalist, Commonwealth and European swimming champion and Speedo ambassador Jazz Carlin has now retired from competition but isn't slowing down any time soon. Her new multi-sport calendar since retiring from professional swimming has so far included the Prudential Ride London and the Volcano Triathlon in Lanzarote. Here,... - Triathlon
Double-Olympic silver medalist, Commonwealth and European swimming champion and Speedo ambassador Jazz Carlin has now retired from competition but isn't slowing down any time soon. Her new multi-sport calendar since retiring from professional swimming has so far included the Prudential Ride London and the Volcano Triathlon in Lanzarote. Here,... - Triathlon
What do you look for when you choose a wetsuit? We asked double-Olympic silver medalist, Commonwealth and European swimming champion and Speedo ambassador Jazz Carlin for her expert advice. Getting the right fit for a wetsuit is the most important thing as it's so individual. As a swimmer, I always look for a lot of freedom and movement around... - Cycle
This year has been a total whirlwind and one I’m thoroughly enjoying. I’ve been super busy doing a variety of different work and doing my best to keep myself as fit as possible leading up to the events I'm signed up to. The first event was Prudential Ride London which was amazing. Beforehand, I was really looking forward to just... - Triathlon
Many triathletes will agree that swimming in open water is the best to properly train for a triathlon. However, this isn’t always feasible due to weather conditions and water temperature. When the weather starts to warm up and open water venues open for training, it’s tempting to jump straight in. Make sure you’re properly... - Triathlon
You've heard of duathlons, but have you heard of SwimRun? It's a relatively new kind of racing and it's growing in popularity. Your choice of kit for a SwimRun is important, as it involves running in a wetsuit, swimming in trainers, tied to a partner. We asked the experts at Zone3 what you'll need to take part The most important...
