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Reflection · August 3, 2026
Slow Swim? Don't Panic
A 'bad' swim only costs fractions of a second per km on the bike and run to fully claw back. The maths on why panicking about a slow swim doesn't add up.
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Community · August 20, 2026
6 Things Learned In 6 Ironmans
Six Ironmans, six very different lessons, from winging it completely in 2022 to a near three-hour PB in Tallinn with a coach and real structure, to South Africa this year where the lack of it showed.
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Kit · September 3, 2026
My Race Bike Setup
Same frame, groupset, and wheels as my February setup - but the front end's changed. New aerobars, a dropped seat, sorted-out storage, and a proper TT helmet, all chasing a bit more speed out of the position.
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Kit · September 12, 2026
What Goes In Your Triathlon Transition Bags?
Five bags, five jobs - what actually goes in an Triathlon transition bag, from the T1 and T2 bags to bike and run special needs.
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