The Virgin Active London Triathlon (VALT) (www.thelondontriathlon.co.uk) and its principle partners have launched a 13 part Triathlon Training Series designed to help athletes prepare for the London Triathlon or any other event this summer. The videos are designed to help both first time and experienced competitors. The videos are led by Virgin Active experts, Olympian Marc Jenkins, coach to World Champion triathlete Helen Jenkins, the members of Team Challenger World (www.facebook.com/teamcwuk) and Team Freespeed (www.freespeed.co.uk) and experts from the individual sponsors.

For the beginner the videos provide a comprehensive guide to help get the most out of their triathlon experience whilst for the experienced triathlete, individual videos will help them make targeted improvements in their performance.

Why not check out the entire series?

• Planning your Training and Getting the Most Out of Race Day with Virgin Active
• Tips for race day, with Team Freespeed Virgin Activators
• Essential Kit for Triathlon with Olympian, Marc Jenkins
• Choosing the Best Wetsuit, Goggles and Tri suit with Speedo presented by Dermot Hayes and Olympian Marc Jenkins
• The Right Shoe for Running Efficiently and Comfortably, with Asics
• Getting the Most Out of Your Watch and Training with Timex presented by Olympian, Marc Jenkins
• Preparing for Open Water Swimming with Speedo presented by Olympian, Marc Jenkins
• Transitions with Team Freespeed and Team Challenger World UK
• Pre Race Bike Check with Olympian, Marc Jenkins
• Changing a Punctured Tyre with Olympian, Marc Jenkins
• Running Techniques with Olympian, Marc Jenkins
• Nutrition Strategies to Improve Performance, with Maxifuel
• Monitoring Hydration and Calculating Sweat Rates with Gatorade presented by Dr. Ian Roll

Find out more about the launch of the Virgin Active London Triathlon Triathlon Training Series HERE