Wetsuits: If the water temperature is less than 24 degrees, you are allowed to wear a wetsuit. This can often bring a weaker swimmer much peace of mind as it increases buoyancy. It can also aid performance by significant amounts due to buoyancy and in cold water it makes thing much more comfortable!

Drafting: Sitting directly behind another cyclist is considered cheating in triathlon. Rules state that each cyclist must be at least 7m apart (unless overtaking). When overtaking you have 15 seconds to get in front of the competitor you are passing. As soon as you have been passed, you must immediately drop behind 7m. Transitions: A lot of time can be wasted in transition, so make sure you practise transitions a few times. Think about what will save time, use elastic laces in your sneakers as they are quicker to put on than tying up laces. Also ensure your helmet is on before unracking your bike and keep it on until you have hung your bike on the racks at the end of your cycle.

First depending on the number of participant you may be able to do a leg each, or as in the case of Team Logic, a duo one member of the team has to do 2 legs. This is usually split swim/ bike, or bike/ run. The training schedule below is representative of Team Logic’s training but not their actual training program. Further this program is based on 2 reasonably fit and active individuals, obviously you might need to modify this depending on your level of fitness