Could potatoes be an alternative to energy gels?
Potato found to have same energy-boosting benefits as carbohydrate gels
220 Triathlon Team
Testosterone: increased levels found to improve a female athlete’s performance significantly
An increase in a woman’s testosterone levels will significantly boost their capacity to run for longer, scientists have found.
Calling all triathletes in/near Edinburgh!
Live near Edinburgh in Scotland and want to train in a professionalised squad with access to sponsorship from companies and mentoring from top coaches and athletes? Then the tri club Edinburgh Triathletes want to hear from you
Can anyone take part in triathlons? What if I’m not very fit?
Yes, anyone can take part in a triathlon, says Mel Berry. There are distances for everyone and it doesn’t matter how fit you are, male or female, young or old, fit or unfit – as long as you’re able to swim, cycle and shuffle. Here she shares this advice…
The 2019 Ironman World Championships in pictures
Wow what a world championship this year was! There was drama, emotion and sheer determination and guts in spades. Relive the magic again with these pictures
Kona 2019: athletes post their reaction on social media
The athletes post their post-race thoughts of Kona 2019 on social media
Will Clarke prepped for Kona success
The UK triathlete on targeting the Kona top 10, training with Patrick Lange and Ali Brownlee’s chances in Hawaii
Ali Brownlee’s Kona kit
Here are four key gear and nutrition choices Brownlee will use in Hawaii.
Kona 2019: Ali Brownlee press conference
Out on the Big Island, Alistair Brownlee discusses how he’s feeling before the big race
Could Kona 2019 be David McNamee’s year?
Can David McNamee finally make the top step on the Big Island after his two previous third place finishes? Tim Heming assesses his chances
Can Lucy Charles-Barclay win Kona 2019?
Can Lucy Charles-Barclay stop Ryf winning her fifth Ironman world championship in a row, and top the podium herself? Tim Heming assess her chances…
Kona 2019: What are Ali Brownlee’s chances at this year’s Ironman world Championships?
Can Ali B bring a Kona title with him when he returns to Britain’s shores after racing on the Big Island? Tim Heming assesses his chances of success
2019 Ironman World Championships predictions: Who will be crowned queen of Kona?
Can Ryf win a fifth Kona title or will Lucy Charles-Barclay hold her at bay? Tim Heming give us his top 10 predictions for the 2019 Ironman World Championships
Could 2019 see another Iron War at Kona?
30 years ago the greatest Ironman race ever took place at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii, and, quite frankly, it’s high time for a repeat, says columnist Tim Heming
Ironman reject PTO offer
The PTO announce Wanda have turned down their offer to buy Ironman, but say that they’re fully committed to ensuring the sport becomes athlete driven
18 ways to maximise speed on race day
Want to go faster for longer? Here are 18 simple ways of gaining extra speed and efficiency on race day, without much extra effort.
Why do you put on weight when you hit middle-age?
Wonder why you’ve started to put on weight despite eating and exercising the same as always? Scientists from Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, discover the reason lies in the decline of your lipid turnover…
How to deal with your period on race day
Sometimes it’s unavoidable that come race day you’re on your period, and many ladies wonder how to deal with it. Dr Joanne Mallinson has this advice…
Lyme disease: What it is and how to prevent and treat it
If your training runs and rides, or family hikes and adventures, take you through leafy lanes, forest trails and moorland, you may be venturing into tick habitat. And a potential consequence could be Lyme disease, says Andrew Gold of Lyme Disease Action
Swimskins: 3 of the best reviewed for triathlon
Higher temperatures equal more and more non-wetsuit swims. Bridging the gap between a tri-suit and neoprene is the swimskin.
Adam Leitch tests three swimskins aiming for aquatic gains
Swim tech: the latest swimming gadgets investigated
The pool swim training season is nearly upon us, but how can the latest swim tech help triathletes improve in the water?
We investigate the latest aquatic gadgets
How to build a good run base
Scott Findlay explains how to build up a good run base so you’re less vulnerable to injury, and more bullet-proof
Bunions: what are they and is it ok to run with them?
Have bunions? Scott Findlay explains how to reduce the discomfort they can cause
