Lucy wasn’t sporty at school (came last in the cross-country) and when she was 26, she entered her first ironman after a drunken dare….the rest as they say, is history! As a cancer doctor, Lucy is continually in awe of…
Ankle sprains, Achilles tendinopathy, runners knee, plantar fasciitis and more, they’re all common running injuries, but how do you know if you actually have one of these injuries? To help you identify niggles and pains in the future, Heather is…
We frequently get asked what running shoes do we wear and which we would choose for specific distances and terrains. So Heather has taken this opportunity to show you a selection of shoes she currently wears and what I have…
How much cushioning do your running shoes have? The idea of cushioning is to manage the impact of loading from running, and reduce injuries but what if we said it could be doing the opposite of that? Well, Mark is…
Are you new to the sport of triathlon? If so you might well be struggling to know where to start when it comes to putting three very different sports together. If you’ve recently entered your first event and you probably…
This is the GTN Show! This week we discuss affecting races, the Norwegian trio dominating triathlon, a 24hr running record, and swimming with orcas. Subscribe to GTN: Check out the GTN Shop: In episode 70 of the GTN Show we…
Sebastian Kienle races a lot of triathlons throughout the season and from the outside, appears to stay injury free. So, here are his prehab, recovery and injury prevention secrets! Subscribe to GTN: Check out the GTN Shop: Prehab, strength work,…
From tennis balls to plastic bags, here are GTN’s best triathlon hacks to make your tri life easier, simpler and quicker. Heather’s tips include: – Using a plastic bag to ease on your wetsuit. – Using elastic bands to keep…
What should triathletes consider before buying a pair of cycling shoes? What is the impact of cleat placement? Why choose one set of pedals and cleats over another?