Health advice including nutrition, injury prevention & treatment

Is sports nutrition bad for you? Ultra-processed foods are under siege, and athletes are caught in the cross fire – but should we be worried?

Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) have been under fire in the media lately, with studies indicating they can be associated with a wide range of negative health outcomes. But as endurance athletes, often reliant on highly processed energy bars and gels to fuel our training and racing, should we be worried about our intake of UPFs? We spoke to the experts from Total Endurance Nutrition to find out.

Don’t let gut troubles flush away your PB performance – Expert nutritionist on how to avoid GI issues in training and on race day

Diving into the bushes a little more often than you’d like on your weekly long run? Missing out on a personal best time – or even a podium finish – because you’re losing precious minutes to the porta potties on race day? Find out why you might be getting GI issues during training and racing and how to avoid them, with tips from the experts at Total Endurance Nutrition.

Olympic icon Alistair Brownlee reveals most British thing ever when it comes to fuelling recovery

Double gold-medal winner gives out triathlon tips online.

Are glucose trackers the next big thing in endurance sport?

Are glucose monitors a useful tool for triathletes? We take a deep dive into the potential benefits, limitations and some of the CGM options out there.

The electrolyte equation: How to find the perfect balance to fuel your performance

Discover why sodium matters, how to calculate your needs, and choose the right products for your training and racing.

Should you be using endurance supplements? A triathlete’s guide to going the distance

From beetroot to nootropics, a new wave of performance supplements is emerging – but do they actually work? Two-time Olympic triathlete Alistair Brownlee shares his thoughts.

Is your gut health impacting your performance? The untapped potential of good gut health for triathletes

We explore what the science has to say about the gut microbiome and why it matters so much for triathlon performance, recovery, and long-term health.

Creatine for endurance athletes – expert sports nutritionist on the benefits of creatine in endurance sport

Heard of creatine but assumed it was just for bodybuilders? As buzz around the supplement grows, we hear from expert sports nutritionist Dr Emily Jevons from Total Endurance Nutrition to find out more about the potential benefits of creatine for endurance athletes and how to take it.

Collagen for athletes – What are the benefits of collagen supplements for endurance athletes?

Collagen isn’t just a beauty product ingredient – it’s actually a key protein responsible for structure and strength in the body. Get expert insights from a sports nutritionist on what collagen is, and whether endurance athletes should consider taking a supplement.

Sports nutrition supplements – which supplements are actually worth taking?

Are supplements worth it for triathletes? We speak to expert sports nutritionist and registered dietitian Sam Ward to find out which supplements are worth taking to support your training and racing – and the ones to ditch.

How to fuel your triathlon training: Expert nutritionist tips to help you nail every session

From training to race day – getting your nutrition right (or wrong) can be make or break. But with so much information out there, it can be tricky to know how to fuel properly. Sports nutritionist Dr Stefano Montanari shares top tips to fuel your training – from what to eat and when, to myth-busting the ‘rules’ around when to take protein.

Macronutrients for triathletes – How to make sure you’re getting enough carbs, protein and fat to fuel your performance

Get insights from a performance nutritionist on what macronutrients are, why they’re important for athletes and how many grams of carbs, fats and proteins you need to make sure you’re fuelling to perform at your best.

Is your training putting you at risk of skin damage? How to avoid sunburn while triathlon training

Swimming, biking and running in the great outdoors as part of your triathlon training offers plenty of benefits for your health and wellbeing. But long days out in the sun can increase your risk of sun-related skin damage. Find out what you need to be aware of, and how to mitigate the risks so you can train and race safely throughout the summer months.

Supersapiens: What is it, and what can it do for you?

Title sponsor of the IRONMAN World Championship and a partner of Jan Frodeno – what is Supersapiens? Karen Parnell has been finding out more

Helen Murray talks MOVE Charity (and why we want you to help!)

Why are we trying to raise money for MOVE Charity? Cancer Rehab Instructor and triathlete, Helen Murray, explains…

Jan Frodeno, still chasing ‘perfect day’, joins Supersapiens

Whisper it quietly but Jan Frodeno believes he can get even better after becoming the latest star athlete to sign up with Supersapiens.

Fasting and Fasted Training: a guide for female triathletes

Fasted Training. What’s it all about and how does that specifically impact female triathletes? Check out this guide, courtesy of Karen Parnell and Dr. Lina Patel

First Look: Maurten Drink, Runtime Meal Solutions plus Beanies from LOMO

A triple helping of goodies in this First Look feature, with a new Drink mix from Maurten, meal replacement solutions from Runtime plus bargains from LOMO

Body Composition: More than a figure on the scales

What is Body Composition and how can tracking it help both your health and performance? Sports Nutritionist and triathlete, Claire Fudge, explains

Achilles Tendonitis: Ultimate guide to causes and treatment for runners

Neuff Red team Physio, Helen Jewell, is back with her latest feature covering common triathlon and endurance injuries. Achilles Tendonitis is the subject…

The ‘Calf Heart Attack’ – what, why and how to recover from it

What is a ‘Calf Heart Attack’? Helen Jewell, Team Physio to Neuff Red, explains what it is, why it happens and how to treat this common condition

Triathlon training in Spain under COVID-19: what you need to know

How can you train safely in Spain, while making the most of your holiday and ensure you follow the local guidance and rules in place due to the Coronavirus?

Training Motivation: where’s it gone… and how can I get it back?

Having difficulty finding your motivation in the current environment? You are not alone, as coach Karen Parnell investigates

Maintaining the work-life-training balance

How do maintain that work-life-training balance… and still achieve your sporting goals? Top duathlete, Ben Price, reflects on his approach

Review: Voom, a Refreshing New Take on Sports Nutrition?

Invoking memories of Kendal Mint Cake and the hills, VOOM Nutrition may well offer an attractive alternative on the sports nutrition market.

Nina McArthur: It’s good to talk…

It’s good to talk. In Mental Health Awareness Week, Nina McArthur is thankful for the support of her own network for their words

Nutrition for optimal IRONMAN performance: targeting Sub-9

Ross Macdonald has a goal of #BreakingNine for the iron-distance. Coach Joel Enoch took a detailed look at his nutrition to help him towards that target

Is technology fuelling exercise addiction?

Can’t get enough of Strava / Garmin Connect and tracking, recording and comparing everything? New research links the use of health technologies to the risk of exercise addiction

Unit Nutrition launches first commercially available carbohydrate mouth rinse

A new brand, Unit Nutrition, launched at the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona – with a ‘first-of-its-kind’ product, Unit Rinse.

How to stay hydrated during a full distance triathlon

Timed nicely for the upcoming IRONMAN World Championships in Hawaii, Andy Blow explains how to stay hydrated in a full distance triathlon

Balancing Performance, Health and Longevity

Training Peaks Endurance Coaching Summit 2017

Professor Paul Laursen on balancing performance, health and longevity

As part of his recent U.S. road trip (more on that HERE), Simon Ward spent time at the Training Peaks Endurance Coaching Summit.

We’ve already published his discussion with six-time IRONMAN World Champion, Dave Scott (HERE), and in this feature Simon chats to Professor Paul Laursen (www.plewsandprof.com). The subject of the discussion is the interaction between Performance, Health and Longevity.

How to stay hydrated during a middle distance triathlon

The longer the race, the more critical hydration is. Andy Blow explains the strategies behind how to stay hydrated during a middle distance triathlon

Why is sodium crucial for triathletes?

Why is sodium so key for triathletes? Andy Blow, founder of Precision Hydration explains how sodium works in an athletes body and why it is essential

Mental preparation for injuries, training and racing

Two-time Olympian (and park run record holder…!), Andy Baddeley talks about his approaches to mental preparation in relation to injuries, training and racing at the recent Giant Store St. Paul’s Triathlon evening special event in Central London.

Andy Baddeley is a double Olympian and former world number one over the mile.

He is an Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth finalist at 1500m. A Cambridge University graduate, he has also battled a serious heart condition, and has spoken openly about the depression he suffered as a result of a potentially career-ending injury. With the help of key members of the Performance Team, he returned to competition at elite level, and is ideally placed to help aspiring athletes to achieve their goals.

Andy Baddeley, one of the Performance Team founders (pic Mark Shearman) — (Pic Mark Shearman)

The seven most common medical issues in endurance athletes

Are these common medical symptoms impacting you?

One of the speakers at the recent Giant Store St. Paul’s ‘Run Special‘ evening was Dr John Rogers, the Chief Medical Officer of British Triathlon.

John’s presentation on the evening focussed on the seven most common medical issues he consistently sees in endurance athletes, including triathletes.

Even if you are ‘healthy’ now, this is well worth a watch to spot potential issues and symptoms before they became major problems.

Dr John Rogers is the British Triathlon Chief Medical Officer and founder of The Performance Team.

He is a specialist sports medicine consultant who also works with British Athletics and Team GB. He is a former N. Ireland international middle distance runner and a Professor of Sport and Exercise Medicine at Manchester Metropolitan University.

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Training Peaks Endurance Coaching Summit 2017

Professor Paul Laursen on balancing performance, health and longevity

Are these common medical symptoms impacting you?

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