Winter Training Masterclass

Don’t let the cool, dark and wet months dampen your enthusiasm to progress. Here, we deliver the essential strategies and sessions to forge a stronger, more technically-gifted you…

- James Witts

Ahh, it seemed like only yesterday that the race season was in full swing. The sun shone, your race number billowed with pride and motivation dripped from every pore. Now, with days shortening and the 2022 race season a mere speck on the grey horizon, it can seem hard to fire yourself up to train smart, eat well and focus on the world’s greatest sport. Thankfully, we’re here to enliven your off-season programme with gear and training advice. And that’s whether you’re a newcomer to triathlon or an experienced iron athlete.

Firstly, a correction. The race season isn’t technically over. Yes, triathlons are few and far between, but there are plenty of duathlons taking place all over the country throughout the autumn and winter months. These not only boost fitness, but also deliver an injection of race sharpness that’ll pay dividends next spring.

In fact, satiating your competitive instinct’s a rewarding strategy and proven to maintain multisport motivation during the most gloomy of months. That’s why it’s also worth delving into the running, cyclocross and swim calendars to see what local events are taking place.