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Liam Colebrook: I owe so much to triathlon for saving my life

As Liam Colebrook’s addictions spiralled out of control, he considered suicide. But triathlon gave him a new focus…
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Can you help share the love of tri?

Grassroots development holds the key for the sport to thrive long-term. We just need to put our hands up to getting involved…
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Knysna Extreme Triathlon: What I learnt sharing a race course with wild animals

Racing can take you out of your comfort zone – as adventurer Sean McFarlane found when he entered the Knysna Extreme Triathlon and faced 229km of African off-road terrain and wildlife…
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Martyn Brunt on how to do a DIY triathlon

Determined to keep himself entertained over the festive period, our weekened warrior fashioned his very own swim, bike and run…
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How to unlock the power of triathlon

As he hangs up his tri-suit, Germany’s Sebastian Kienle explains how his motivations changed over a successful career and why having a fresh focus is key
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"I might be riding my bike and the air-raid sirens go off"

Ukrainian Juliya Azzopardi took part in the 2023 Ironman Worlds after a four-day trek from Kiev. Here's her story…
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Peggy Crome: How to be successful in triathlon into your 80s

Peggy Crome, 80, is quite simply a legend of age-group triathlon. Here’s why…
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Martyn Brunt on New Year's resolutions

Our Weekend Warrior Martyn Brunt's making New Year’s resolutions… you heard it here first, folks!
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What's it like to race the Ironman World Champs?

2023 marked the first year that the Ironman world championship was contested on two different days, in two different countries. Here, we hear from two UK age-groupers who raced Nice and Kona, respectively, on two historic days for the sport…
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Martyn Brunt on the curse of the last-minute cancellation

A spate off storms recently wreaked havoc on the country… and Martyn Brunt’s race plans. Luckily for him, whiskey was still on offer…
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Mumbles Triathlon: What I learnt racing this tough, Welsh classic

Helping to close out the 2023 UK tri season in style was the Mumbles Triathlon. Battling the cut-offs, climbs and cows of the Gower was Matt Baird. Here’s his tale…
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Olympics 2024: Who will race for Team GB?

As the British Olympic team starts to take shape ahead of Paris 2024, qualification will turn Darwinian as the athletes vye for discretionary picks
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Why I raced an Ironman on a BMX

Dave Lowry completed Ironman Western Australia on a modified BMX bike, but the meaning behind this outwardly surprising bike choice goes far deeper than getting a laugh or two on race day…
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Martyn Brunt on unwanted attention

Our Weekend Warrior columnist Martyn Brunt is being bombarded with requests for swim training, and he’s not best pleased about it…
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When can you wear race T-shirts?

Witnessing a T-shirt-wearing faux pas, our columnist Marytn Brunt turns into a sartorial sage…
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Race T-shirts: what yours says about you

Martyn Brunt explains what the trophy T-shirt you proudly wear really means in the world of triathlons and all things multisport
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"When I’m on the start line, I’m just the same as everyone else”

Meet Jade Kingdom, the first woman with Down’s syndrome to complete a sprint triathlon and an avid fundraiser…
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Why training from home could lead to victory

This year has given us proof that devotion to the ‘pain cave’ can yield success, but it takes a little more than a fancy home gym…
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ITERA-Lite: What I learnt racing for over 60 hours

It may not be a traditional triathlon, but 300km of cycling, running and kayaking makes ITERA-lite a multisport challenge with a kick. Dave Harcourt embarks on his second attempt to finish it…
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How training can help ease cancer treatment symptoms

Breast surgeon Dr Liz O’Riordan never expected to become the patient. Here she tells us how triathlon turned out to be her healing power during treatment for breast cancer, and shares her advice for other patients wanting to stay active…
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Which gym tribe are you?

Our Weekend Warrior columnist Martin Brunty is gym-bound for the foreseeable so is spending his time wisely – by judging other gym-goers…
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Lucy Charles-Barclay not the only Kona winner

The new British champion grabbed the headlines on Saturday, but many of Ironman’s decisions to hold a women’s-only Ironman World Championship were vindicated on a triumphant day for women’s sport
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Raymond Braun: "Triathlon was part of my OCD recovery”

Meet the man that took on seven Olympic tris on seven continents in seven days to help with his OCD…
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Which Ironman should I enter?

Our weekend warrior Brunty has decided it’s finally time to make his long-awaited return to Ironman racing, but stumbles at the first hurdle…
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