How can I stop overgliding in front crawl?
John Wood explains how to stop overgliding in front crawl
220 Triathlon Team
ÖTILLÖ Swimrun World Series Hvar, Croatia, in pictures
The 2018 ÖTILLÖ swimrun season kicked off with a hard fought battle in stunning Croatia
The trick to training
Sponsored: Spartan SGX Coach Patrick Harmer explores the secrets behind developing a good run technique for racing a Spartan obstacle race
How to improve your triathlon run pace
This run session introduces race-pace running into your training so you’ll be better prepped come triathlon race day
How to plan your triathlon season and build new season fitness
Starting to think ‘races’, but don’t know where to begin in terms of scheduling and training? Six times Ironman world champ Dave Scott how to build new season fitness and stay focussed and strong throughout the season
Why do my ankles and legs swell up after racing an Ironman triathlon?
Wondering if it’s normal for both legs and ankles to swell up after an Ironman, and how you can alleviate or prevent it? Kev James explains all
Muscles, oxygen and energy: why FIH is the key
The levels of the enzyme FIH in our muscles determine how efficiently our muscles use oxygen to create energy, scientists have found
2018: 9 reasons to tune into tri this year…
Triathlon viewing doesn’t have to be restricted to the Olympic Games once every four years. Here are nine reasons to tune into tri in 2018…
Spring 2018
Highlights include: 25 aero gear upgrades, a week training with Flora Duffy, 8-week strength-building training plan, Tim Don on how to overcome training setbacks, and all the latest tri kit tested and reviewed including three disc-brake-equipped bikes going head to head
7 pieces of kit to make you more aerodynamic on the bike
Want to be more aero on the bike? Here are 7 pieces of kit designed to make you more aerodynamic
How triathletes can get the most out of Strava, Garmin Connect and other online services
With online training analysis services becoming increasingly popular for triathlon training, we take a look at how to get the most benefit from them without becoming obsessed by stats
Red Bull Neptune Steps: one swimmer’s experience
Here’s what happened when we persuaded Rosie Baxendine to take on the tough open-water challenge, the Red Bull Neptune Steps..
6 species of jellyfish to look out for when swimming in the sea
Worried about encountering jellyfish when swimming and getting stung? Here’s a guide from Richard Harrington of the Marine Conservation Society to 6 of the most common
34 must-do triathlon experiences
From standing on the Solarberg to doing a sprint relay and coaching a friend, triathlon is loaded with incredible experiences, whether you’re racing or not. Here we pick 34 of the most memorable multisport moments you’ll ever create…
Brownlees join forces with Werlabs to create very own blood test
The Brownlee brothers have joined forces with Werlabs to create a bespoke blood test for the physically active.
How foam rolling aids muscle recovery
We all know foam rolling is widely recommended for helping a triathlete’s muscles to recover, but do we know how it helps? It works by firing up the nervous system says scientist David Behm
Regular exercise found to defy ageing
The key to keeping the body young and healthy is to regularly exercise, scientists from the University of Birmingham and King’s College London have found.
Race wheels: 4 things to consider before buying
Considering buying yourself some thin racing wheels in the hope of finding more cycling speed? Then here’s what to consider first.
How does doing strenuous exercise translates into better endurance?
Have you ever wondered how strenuous exercise translates into better endurance? The key, say scientists from the Salk Institute, is the protein ERRγ (ERR gamma).
220 announced as media sponsors for WTS Leeds 2018
220 Triathlon is to be the Official Print Media Supplier for this summer’s ITU World Triathlon Leeds 2018
Commonwealth Games: how will the triathlon medals fall?
220Triathlon columnist Tim Heming looks at the main contenders for medals in the Commonwealth Games…
Muscle activation exercises: how they work and why they are important
Ever wondered why exactly activation exercises and drills are important and how they differ to static stretches? Dominic Richmond from CapitalPhysio.com explains what you need to know, and shares some good exercises for activating the glutes, a group of key muscles for running and cycling
Rachel Klamer wins her first WTS race
There was drama and carnage in the women’s race in Abu Dhabi but Klamer came through to take gold, while Brit Jess Learmonth holds on for silver
Schoeman victorious in Abu Dhabi
A gutsy performance from Schoeman earns him his second WTS win
