THIS MONTH'S COACHING PANEL
JOEL ENOCH
Barefoot speed Joel is a sport scientist and triathlon coach who’s helped athletes of all abilities reach their multisport goals.
DERMOTT HAYES
Marginal IM gains Dermott has been coaching for 15 years, is head coach at Be Endurance and is the organiser of The Storm the Castle Duathlon.
ANDREW SHEAFF
Conserve leg energy Andrew is swim coach at the University of Virginia, who are the former NCAA champions.
WILL SMITH
Roadside repairs Will is an experienced bike mechanic who specialises in offroad bikes and wheel truing.
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Q I’m looking to race without socks. Can you help me prevent blisters? Marcus Bard
A Running 5-10km at your best pace without socks should be no problem, but there are some things you can do to make this as comfortable as possible…
Firstly, consider your shoe choice. Modern triathlon shoes are created with sockless running in mind and often feature