Best heart rate monitors for running and triathlon in 2024
Looking for a heart rate monitor to help take your training to the next level? Here are some of our top picks…
How to fix an asymmetrical pull in swimming
Improving your pull and balancing your swim stroke will increase your propulsion in the water, explains swimming coach Andrew Sheaff
How to watch supertri NEOM
supertri 2024 concludes in Saudi Arabia, on 3 November. Here’s everything you need to know about the event, who’s racing, and how you can watch the action…
Ironman chief explains why new Leeds event is good news for British triathletes
CEO Scott DeRue insists the intention was not to ride roughshod over existing Outlaw Triathlon
Latest news
How to watch the Ironman World Championship men’s race in Kona
The 2024 Ironman World Championship men’s race takes place in Kona, Hawaii, on 26 October. Here’s how to make sure you don’t miss a second of the action…
How to watch Lake Las Vegas T100
The penultimate race in the T100 Triathlon World Tour takes place in Lake Las Vegas on 19 October. Here’s everything you need to know, plus how to catch all the action live…
How to watch the World Triathlon Championship Series Grand Final
The 2024 WTCS culminates in Torremolinos, Spain, on 17-20 October. Here’s everything you need to know to catch all the action…
T100 Ibiza: Marten Van Riel and Taylor Knibb win on the White Island
Both the American and Belgian make it two from two in T100 races as India Lee produces the best British performance to hold on for the podium and Alistair Brownlee finishes fourth in the men’s race
Lisa Tertsch gets the better of the Brits in Weihai World Series race
German pro Lisa Tertsch wins her first WTCS race ahead of GB’s Beth Potter in second and Georgia Taylor-Brown in third
What was new at the women’s Ironman World Championship expo?
Want to fly and look fly at the same time? New tri-suits, bikes and ways to keep cool caught our eye at the women’s Ironman World Championship in Nice…
Alex Yee wins Weihai World Triathlon race and heads to Grand Final as title leader
Paris champion blows away the competition on technical Chinese course
Pro cyclist Lewis Askey’s winning reflections on his first Ironman race
The 23-year-old, who raced in the Giro d’Italia in May, lined up at Weymouth 70.3 and showed more than a little talent for swimming and running too
Training plans
Free 6-month Ironman training plan that’s simple to use
With bricks, race-pace efforts, open-water swims and the tapering period, this 6-month, easy-to-follow Ironman training plan will take you up to your big Ironman race day in optimum condition
Free Ironman 70.3 training plans
Moving up to a middle-distance triathlon and want some help with your training? Here’s all the advice you need plus two free training plans…
Free 6-month Olympic-distance training plan for beginners
Get set for your first-ever 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run with this six-month, beginner-friendly training plan…
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
Kiprun KS900.2 review
Oakley BiSphaera sunglasses review
The Oakley BiSphaera is a brand-new style from the popular brand. Is it an instant classic or an overpriced choice for tri? We find out…
Ultrahuman Ring Air review
The Ultrahuman Ring Air is a smart ring designed to improve sleep and recovery: should triathletes wear one?
Brooks Ghost 2 Max review
As expected from Brooks, the Ghost 2 Max is a reliable everyday road running shoe. But should you buy it? We put it to the test…
INOV8 Roadfly review
INOV8 returns to the road shoe market with this affordable and light shoe. But should you buy it? We put it to the test…
Amazon Prime Day 2024: our pick of the best deals for swimming, cycling & running
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days event is here, and there are some great deals for triathletes! Here are our top picks.
Wahoo Elemnt Roam review
Two years on from its release, can the Wahoo Elemnt Roam still cut it with the best bike computers?
FFWD RYOT 55 review
Looking for a fast wheel upgrade for your road or tri set-up? The FFWD RYOT 55 might be just the ticket
Garmin Edge 1050 review
Latest gear
Training advice
12 weird and wacky races to challenge yourself in off-season
The triathlon season is over. Time to knuckle down on Zwift, right? Think again, with our essential guide to this winter’s weirdest and wackiest events.
11 of the toughest middle-distance triathlons on the planet
Ironman 70.3, half iron, middle-distance. Whatever you want to call it, 113km racing is on the rise. But which is the world’s toughest 70.3 course? We crunch the stats to pick the hardest middle-distance triathlons from around the world…
Best Pilates exercises to relieve sore muscles, or DOMS
DOMS, or delayed muscle soreness can impact on your training. Adding Pilates exercises into your triathlon training routine can aid recovery and strengthen key muscles. Chartered physiotherapist Helen O’Leary shares five easy exercises…
How to build adaptable skills in open water
Improve your ability to perform in all open water racing conditions by building adaptable skills into your training schedule, explains Andrew Sheaff.
10 of Europe’s cheapest Ironman-distance triathlons
Got the Ironman bug but worried about the entry fees, travelling costs and accommodation bills of long-distance triathlons? We’ve compiled our list of affordable iron-distance experiences in the UK and Europe