Do female athletes need to carb-load more, or less, than male ones before a race?
Wondering if a woman’s pre-race carb-loading strategy should differ to a man’s? James Witts looks at the evidence
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Mountain biking: do bigger wheels make you faster?
Planning some off-road triathlons and duathlons and wondering how much difference wheel size make to trail speed on mountain bikes? Are bigger wheels always best? Nik Cook discusses the options
Parcours release new aerodynamic mid-depth disc wheelset
With a distinct shift in tyre and braking technologies, this new wheelset, Parcours claim, is aerodynamically optimised for a 28mm tyre
Cycling: how to use hills to build a strong winter base
Including hill sessions in your winter-base training phase is key for building off-season strength…
Collins Cup to take place in May in Slovakia
A $2million team competition featuring the world’s best long-course triathletes has been announced for May 29-30, hosted in the dedicated multisport complex of the x-bionic sphere in Slovakia
Tim Don talks Kona and his future in tri
Tim Don’s an icon of triathlon, breaking Ironman records, winning world championships and, of course, recovering to race from a broken neck. Last autumn James Witts caught up with the Brit at a cold training day to talk Kona, and his future
Geraint Thomas announces plans to take on Ironman
Geraint Thomas tells Bob Babbitt that once he retires from cycling professionally he plans to do an Ironman
220 Triathlon Awards 2019 winners announced
After a nerve-biting wait the votes have been counted and… drum roll please… we’re pleased to announce the winners of the 220 Triathlon Awards 2019, as chosen by you
Swim session: Improve your turns
Gain ‘free speed’ for next season by perfecting your pool turns this winter
Ali Brownlee nominated for IOC Athletes’ Commission
Olympic champion Brownlee says he’s ready to represent the world’s athletes
Does doing triathlons damage your joints?
Worried all your training could damage your joints and cause long-term problems and injuries? Physio Brad Beer takes a look at the evidence
Focus on bike if you want big Ironman gains
Research finds advances in bike kit and training to be reason for faster IM times
Chicken versus turkey: which is best for you?
Which is better for you, chicken or turkey? We deliver the 220 verdict on which one’s better for a triathlete’s dinner
Jan Frodeno to race Challenge Roth next year
Ironman world champion and Iron-record holder Jan Frodeno to be on the start line at 2020 DATEV Challenge Roth
How to survive the Christmas feasting
How to stay on track without being a festive killjoy
Yoga found to be good for brain health
Don’t include yoga as part of your training regime? It might be time to start, as scientists find it has several brain health benefits
High exercise levels help women live longer
Women who exercise more are far more likely to live longer, say scientists
How does turbo training help your cycling?
Here are seven key cycling skills that turbo training will help improve
Bike base strength workout: how to build good foundations
It’s time to introduce some base training and cadence variation into your off-season schedule
Being active found to reduce prostate cancer risk
Being physically active could be key to reducing prostate cancer risk say scientists
Spinal stenosis: what it is and how to treat it
Sports physiotherapist and running guru Tom Whyatt explains all you need to know about spinal stenosis, including causes, symptoms and treatment
What type of triathlete are you?
Is it going to be a case of new year, new you? Have you set new goals for 2020 that you WILL achieve? Give yourself a headstart by using this article to find out what type of triathlete you, are and what you need to do to reach those goals..
Carpal tunnel syndrome: what it is and how to treat/prevent it
Physiotherapist Alex Gregory explains all you need to know about carpal tunnel syndrome, and why it can be a common condition among cyclists
Winter mixed swim stroke workout
Strengthen your race-day front crawl by swimming mixed-stroke sets this winter and reap the rewards come next season
