Review: Suunto 5

In a market where Garmin has a clear foothold, the multi-sport GPS watch market would definitely benefit from increased options, especially more affordable devices. Suunto as a brand has been causing ripples in the triathlon market for a number of years and their flagship Suunto 9 watch should always be a consideration for those withContinue reading “Review: Suunto 5”

Suunto 5 GPS Multi Sport Watch Review

Review: Suunto 5  At Life of Tri, we recently had an opportunity to test out the Suunto 5, and we were impressed.   In a market where Garmin has a clear foothold, the multi-sport GPS watch market would definitely benefit from increased options, especially more affordable devices. Suunto as a brand has been causing ripplesContinue reading “Suunto 5 GPS Multi Sport Watch Review”

Review: Jelly Belly Sport Beans

Jelly Belly Sport Beans RRP £1.99 Jelly sweets are often part of an athlete’s fueling plan, with ‘fizzy jelly snakes’ being a firm favourite in the Life of Tri household. When out on a long ride or run, the body will crave a hit of energy, or more specifically, sugar.  In between energy gels andContinue reading “Review: Jelly Belly Sport Beans”

Blog: 3 weeks before marathon – Plantar Fasciitis strikes

At the beginning of July, Tenby (South West Wales) plays host to the Long Course Weekend which sees the 3 iron distance disciplines split over a weekend. On Friday night, athletes will undertake the 2.4 mile swim in Tenby’s North Beach , a 112 mile tour of Pembroke on the Saturday, and a marathon (plusContinue reading “Blog: 3 weeks before marathon – Plantar Fasciitis strikes”