Cycling saddle sores: how to prevent them
Always getting saddle sores when cycling and fed up of them impacting your bike training? Former head physiotherapist for British Cycling Phil Burt explains how to prevent them
220 Triathlon Team
Fallen arches: what are they?
We explain what causes flat feet and the problems they can cause people, and what can be done to help alleviate the discomfort/pain
220 Triathlon Woburner race tips
Piers Vallance, 2017’s Woburner winner, offers up his race-beating tips to tackle the 220-sponsored middle-distance event this September
The Ironman bike leg: how to stay focussed for 180km
Racing your first Ironman soon and wondering how the heck you stay focused for the 180km? Here’s Ironman pro Tim Don with the answers…
Front crawl: how can I stop swallowing lots of water when I swim?
Do you take in lots of water via your mouth when you swim front crawl? John Wood explains what could be going wrong in your stroke to cause this and how you can prevent it.
Ironman Austria drafting controversy highlights wider problems
Organising Ironman races is no easy task but, as the fallout from the Austrian event proved, mistakes at the sharp end keep being repeated. Tim Heming explains why fair competition is pro joke…
Outrage greets IMUK’s decision to shorten bike leg by 17 miles
Fires and algae cause havoc for Ironman UK, but competitors feel short-changed by forced changes. Here we put some questions to Ironman about their decisions
Windsor Triathlon incident: what we can learn from it
The Windsor Tri seemed to showcase the worst of triathlete behaviour. But look beyond the hue and cry and there lies an opportunity to learn
Top-end triathlon wetsuits: 4 features to look for in a high quality suit
Once you move up in price point some serious tech starts appearing in any prospective triathlon wetsuit purchase. Here are four features that a high quality wetsuit should include
What is a physiotherapist and what do they do?
Specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist and strength and conditioning coach Uzo Ehiogu explains the role of a physiotherapist
Human Race release follow up statement regarding Windsor Triathlon incident
Race organisers Human Race have released a further statement regarding the horse incident at Windsor Triathlon
What is dopamine and how does it affect athletic performance?
James Witts explains the role the hormone dopamine plays in your body
Threshold boosting run session: how to race faster for longer
Learn how to push past your run limits with this 60min threshold-boosting session
Ironman race day plan: 35 tips for success
You’ve logged the countless hours of swim, bike and run training in preparation for your Ironman race. But how do you put all
the pieces together to complete the 226km course? Fear not, here’s your ultimate Ironman race-day guide
When should you start carb-loading for a triathlon?
Carb loading’s been hugely popular for years, but what is the proven way to carb-load before a triathlon? We asked James Witts to explain
Inov-8 develop graphene-infused sports shoes
Run brand inov-8 unveiled the first ever sports shoes to be made partly from graphene.
What are the different parts of a triathlon bike?
Here’s a quick guide to the different components that make up a tri bike…
Open-water swimming: how to develop your OW swim skills in the pool
Optimise your pool time and accelerate your performance development in the open water with these simple pool-based swim drills
Zoggs recall Fogbuster Anti-Fog & Lens Cleaner
As a precautionary measure Zoggs are recalling their Fogbuster Anti-Fog & Lens Cleaner
Tim Don wins 70.3 Costa Rica
Eight months after his near fatal cycling accident, which resulted in a broken neck, Tim Don cements his place in the history books with a win at Ironman 70.3 Costa Rica
10 things you don’t ever want to hear in a race
After decades of racing, our Brunty’s well-placed to provide the definitive countdown of ‘Things you don’t want to hear in a race’… Take it away Brunty
How to cycle past a horse and rider safely
In June 2018 video footage of triathletes cycling at speed past a horse and rider at Windsor Triathlon caused outrage and debate on a global scale. So to ensure a safe day out for all road users, here we explain how to pass a horse and rider safely.
Front crawl: what’s the difference between S-stroke and I-stroke?
Confused about S-stroke and I-stroke in front crawl? John Wood explains how they differ.
Ironman to broadcast live races on Facebook
Ironman have teamed up with Facebook to provide live coverage of 16 races of the 2018 season, including Kona, and a weekly live show on Facebook Watch
