For years, coaches, physiologists and Joe Blow on the internet have been discussing the best training methods. Some have argued for the primacy of the base. Everything revolves around the base, or LSD (long-slow-distance) training session. Miles and miles of “easy” riding are prescribed before and more intense sessions are allowed.

The mistakes you make when training are felt mostly in racing. Here’s how to stop making the 10 most common multisport mistakes.

Three simple steps to help you get the right mix! Swim, Bike, Run and Life can be a difficult act to get right - it's a real juggling act. Here are three simple steps to help any triathlete get the basics right in terms of balance. Step One: Make a weekly plan of available time

Simon Ward writes: If you want to race well this season, at your target races, then the last few weeks of your training should be devoted to bringing you to a physical and mental peak. The way in which you achieve this has been the subject of much debate and the jury is still out.

Coach Wendy writes Achieving a balance between training and lifestyle is a balancing act for a lot of athletes. Regardless if you're are a first timer or a veteran triathlete, managing your day, training weeks and your yearly plan takes a considerable amount of planning and organisation.

Coach Wendy writes We all do it! Whether it be whilst we are running along the side of the lake, cruising up and down the pool or spinning around the familiar road circuit. When you're out there training on a beautiful day, clear skies, warm sun, training with mates, telling stories or sharing secrets, it's so easy to do and it is easy to do it when it comes to racing too!

Coach Curt Chesney writes: If you’ve read my training journal from this winter you’ll notice two things. I wasn’t kidding when I said in November “I refuse to ride indoors this winter” and in December when I said “triathlon is a summer sport”.

Steve Lumley writes: Want to race faster? Get an effective warm up routine.

I believe I can speak with some authority on this (trust me it's the only thing I can speak on-don't know much else in life) and to give some back ground I was one of the first batch of 30 or so USAT certified coaches in 98. Since 2000 I have been helping USAT by presenting to aspiring new coaches on various subjects. After going through the USAT Level Three certification almost two years ago I really began thinking about this subject and the various moving parts.

Simon Ward writes: There are very few successful athletes who reach the top on their own, and by this I mean their very own. Most will have a coach or at the very least someone who they can turn to for advice.