Best swimming watches to boost your performance in 2025
Our expert testers take a look at the best swimming watches on the market right now.
Lucy Charles-Barclay reigns supreme in London T100
Home-crowd glory for 31-year-old after last year’s heartbreak, as Hayden Wilde defies the odds with a stunning victory just three months after a horror bike crash
Free 12-week Ironman run training plan
A free 12-week plan to help you nail the marathon run leg of an Ironman.
Best triathlon sunglasses reviewed in 2025
The best triathlon sunglasses will divert blazing sun, blustery wind, bugs and more from your vision on the bike and run. Here are our top picks
Latest news
Lucy Charles-Barclay: “My main goal is to enjoy T100 London and soak up the crowds”
After the disappointment of a DNF last year, Lucy Charles-Barclay shares how she’s excited to be back at her home race and looking forward to sharing the atmosphere with friends, family and supporters. Ahead of the T100 race in London we spent a day catching up with Ironman world champion Lucy Charles-Barclay to find out […]
Norseman in photos as women’s course record is smashed
The Norwegian final of the XTRi series is often rated as one of the toughest and longest distance triathlons available in the race calendar. This year’s race saw some stunning performances though, including a new women’s course record from Germany’s Julia Skala. The 2025 edition of the Zalaris Norseman Xtreme Triathlon got underway at 5am […]
How to watch the World Triathlon Championship Series French Riviera
The World Triathlon Championship heads to the French Riviera for the first time on 31 August, for the fifth round of the 2025 series. Here’s everything you need to know…
Taylor Knibb on bouncing back from “highly stressful and unpleasant” Olympics to target a long-course triple crown
The US star tells us about the two coaches who have transformed her as an athlete and person, why 100K is the perfect distance for her, and why she needs two books on the go at all times
Best road bike shoes reviewed for 2025
For year-round mile-munching triathletes can’t go wrong with a robust pair of road bike shoes. Here, Jack Sexty puts 14 pairs to the test
All-American Morgan Pearson on Olympic lessons, loss, and his late start to tri
US college track star Morgan Pearson has been unleashing his devastating run speed on the WTCS since 2018, and now it’s T100’s turn. Let’s meet the two-time Olympic medallist…
How to watch Supertri League Chicago
The 2025 Supertri League continues on 23 August in Chicago, USA. Here’s everything you need to know about the event, who’s racing, and how you can watch the action…
Ironman Leeds in photos as Sam Laidlow takes the men’s victory
The 2023 Ironman World Champion Sam Laidlow took the men’s victory in front of a packed crowd at the first Ironman Leeds event, offering plenty of inspiration for anyone thinking of training for an Ironman event. Here are some early photos from the event, which saw athletes take on a 3.8km lake swim in Roundhay […]
Training plans
Free 6-month Ironman training plan that’s simple to use
With bricks, race efforts, open-water swims and tapering, this 6-month Ironman training plan will take you up to your big Ironman race day in top condition.
Free half-Ironman training plans
Moving up to a middle-distance triathlon and want some help with your training? Here’s all the advice you need plus three free training plans…
Free triathlon training plans for beginners
Choose from a selection of beginner-friendly triathlon training plans to prep for racing and build fitness in the off-season.
Free 8-week sprint triathlon training plan
Racing a sprint-distance tri this season? Then you need our expert advice and eight-week sprint triathlon training plan to help guide you to the finish line
Free 8-week supersprint triathlon training plan
Want to try triathlon but don’t know how to start training? This eight-week super-sprint training plan will ease you in and before long you will be addicted to the sport
How to build your own triathlon training plan
A coach is a great investment, but you can also create your own programme if armed with the right tools. Here’s how…
Reviews
Van Rysel XCR Tri review
The Van Rysel XCR Tri is the Decathlon in-house brand’s first triathlon bike. How does its debut effort stack up?
Kostüme Women’s Cargo Bib Shorts review
Eco-friendly, stylish and comfortable for long distances with a women-specific design, can the Kostüme Women’s Cargo Bib Shorts do it all?
Gifts for triathletes: 21 ideas for all budgets in 2025
Unsure what to gift the triathlete in your life? Here are our top picks for the best gifts for triathletes over swim, bike, and run.
Swans Ascender swimming goggles review
The Swans Ascender are high-end swimming goggles that live up to their race-oriented promise.
Arc’Teryx Norvan LD4 trail running shoes review
A road to trail running shoe with quality features and excellent versatility, here’s our verdict on the new Arc’Teryx Norvan LD4.
Zone3 Venator-X swimming goggles review
The Zone3 Venator-X are mid-sized swimming goggles providing a no-slip and comfy fit, and a massive choice of frame and lenses.
Salomon Bonatti Waterproof Jacket review
Salomon has impressive pedigree when it comes to running kit, but does that extend to the Bonatti Waterproof Jacket? Let’s find out…
Asics Core Jacket review
Want a jacket that combines running chops with the ability to be donned at the Britpop revival gig of your choice? Step forward the Asics Core Jacket
Soar All Weather Jacket review
The Soar All Weather Jacket will set you back $470/£350, but can its waterproofing justify the investment?
Latest gear
Best budget triathlon wetsuits for men and women
Your first triathlon wetsuit is a landmark purchase on your triathlon journey. So which is the sub-$300/£250 winner? 220 finds out…
Best long-sleeved running tops for the colder months
Offering comfort and added warmth, a long-sleeved running top is an underrated addition to the off-season wardrobe. We review our favourite 9 tops…
Best running shorts for men and women in 2025
Running shorts are a staple in any triathlete’s wardrobe. A good pair of running shorts will be comfortable, breathable, and supportive for runs of any distance. Here we test the best run shorts for both men and women.
19 of the best triathlon watches reviewed in 2025
A well-chosen triathlon watch can revolutionise your performance, making you stronger, smarter and faster. But which triathlon watch is the best for you? We test and review 19 of the best multisport watches
Best triathlon wetsuits for all budgets in 2025
Need a new triathlon wetsuit to help you swim faster? Here are the best 20 triathlon wetsuits out on the market, all independently reviewed by our experts
Suunto Race vs Polar Vantage M3: which is the best Garmin alternative?
We put the Polar Vantage M3 and Suunto Race head to head to see which is the best Garmin alternative.
Best cycling bib shorts for men and women in 2025
A good pair of bib shorts are an essential wardrobe staple for bike training. Our expert testers put dozens of bibs to the test.
Best Garmin watches for running in 2025
A Garmin watch for running gives you all the insight you need to track your progress and improve your training. Here are some of our favourites…
Best wetsuit bags: Wet dry bags for triathletes
Keep your used wetsuit contained and the rest of your belongings dry with our pick of the best wetsuit bags
The best running shoes still dominating in 2025: 14 expert-tested favourites
Looking for some new running shoes to help you achieve your goals in 2025? Here are our 14 favourite all-rounder running shoes tested by experts.
Training advice
Free 12-week Ironman peak phase training plan
Smash out your final three-month block of Ironman training to ensure race-day success with this peak-phase training plan
Free 12-week Ironman build phase training plan
Make that all-important leap from base to build phase and get set for Ironman race-day success. Dermott Hayes has the training plan…
Free 8-week winter base strength training plan
This winter, with the help of this base strength training plan from Dermott Hayes, build a strong base from which to launch your new and best season yet
Free 3-month Ironman base training plan
Got designs on conquering Ironman? Then don’t neglect your base says Dermott Hayes. Here’s a 3-month Ironman base training plan to prepare you for that start line
Free 6-week Olympic-distance training plan
Racing an Olympic distance soon but short on training hours? Then follow our six-week plan for the time-crunched athlete
