For those of you who know long-standing (or is that sitting?) #TeamTCUK athlete, John Lamb, you'll know his sense of humour so you'll know exactly what route this article will take. Big thanks to John for putting together a race report for Outlaw X and reminding us all why we should 'trust in the process'. Warning: graphic lower body content!

"Before I drone on about eventually getting a triathlon done this year, I need to rewind to this time last year.

Refuel and Reuse with the natural alternative to single use gels!

Following a string of cancelled races (we can all empathise with that!), #TeamTCUK athlete, Ed Crisp, decided to do the Aviemore Long Hard Durty Triathlon anyway...here's his report!

2020 has not been an ordinary year by any stretch of the imagination what was due to be my first season of racing after training with TCUK has turned out to be something of a damp squib.

Let's face it, most of us will be glad to see the back of 2020, not least because the coronavirus pandemic has caused utter mayhem and left us triathletes with cancelled race calendars. One race did, however, go ahead and long-term #TeamTCUK athelete, Andrew Boyle - or Bogsey as he is fondly known! - and his brother, Matt were on the start line. Here's Bogsey's race report for the Evolve Half Distance triathlon that took place in Womersley, North Yorkshire in July...

Your favourite bodyweight training session duo - Matt and Poppy - have put together a new set of exercises specifically designed to mobilise, activate and strengthen key movement patterns.

All you need is a mat and a foam roller if you have one. This session should take you around 30 minutes.

There's also a special exercise at the end that Pops has chosen to finish the session. We'd love to see any photos of you completing this exercise! There might be a prize for the best one...have fun!

Here at Triathlon Coaching UK, we know how important it is for triathletes to have all of their kit dry and organised.

Triathlon training and racing can be a whirlwind of checklists, packing and repacking and come race day, the last thing you want to be worried about is missing gear and muddy post-race comfies when all you need to do is focus on the task at hand… racing!

Thinking of taking part in our annual Lanza training camps next year? Experienced triathlete Ed Crisp, a training camp first timer, gives his review of the experience and it's safe to say he'll be back! Over to Ed...

Lanzarote 2020: Ego not required

Got 25 minutes spare? Have a go at Coach Matt & Poppy's bodyweight exercises!

As big fans of Active Root's Ginger-based sports drink sachets, we're excited to try their new product designed to replace single-use gels: GelMix. If you're joining us at our forthcoming Lanza training camps you'll get the chance to trial the GelMix for free! Here's Active Root's sales director, George Ashley, with everything you need to know about GelMix...

Taking on the challenge of a full distance triathlon is hard enough when you work 9-5 and have access to thousands of miles of open roads, trails and a local swimming pool. But how do you go about it when you live on the Shetland Islands and your full-time job is a production technician on an oil rig?