Jonny Brownlee’s top 6 tips for beginners
New to tri? Triple Olympic medallist Jonathan Brownlee shares his top tips on gear choice and training across the disciplines
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Turbo training: how to avoid making 9 common mistakes
Matt Sanderson, co-founder of Triathlon Coaching UK, explains how to avoid 9 common mistakes triathletes often make when turbo training….
Challenge launches new event in Davos, Switzerland
Challenge Davos Festival in Switzerland is Challenge Family’s latest addition to their global triathlon series.
Achilles tendon injuries: how they happen and how to prevent them
Achilles tendon injuries can wipe out your season in seconds. Physio Alan Robb explains the key to prevention
Brownlees to launch new tri centre in Leeds
Tomorrow (February 28) Alistair and Jonny Brownlee are to open The Brownlee Centre, a new £5m University of Leeds sports facility.
The Weekend Warrior on… finding your best side for race pics
Brunty ponders the perils of finding your best side as you pass the event photographer
Triathlon gear buying guides
From triathlon-specific bikes to sophisticated GPS watches you could spend a fortune buying triathlon kit and equipment, each piece of triathlon equipment promising to make the difference to your training and race performance. Here are some triathlon gear buying and fact guides to some of the most essential pieces of triathlon kit…
What is cyclist’s neck and how can you prevent it?
Bad bike posture can quickly lead to painful neck strains. Physio Stephen Garvey discusses causes, symptoms and prevention of cyclist’s neck
What is cyclist’s knee and how do you treat it?
Pain around the kneecap can be easily caused by repetitive cycling. Here’s physio and cycling specialist Stephen Garvey with some advice on prevention and treatment
Zipp’s whale-derived wheel technology explained
What is Zipp’s Sawtooth-inspired wheelset and how does it work? We explain all…
220 Triathlon Awards 2017 winners announced
After a nerve-biting wait the votes have been counted – and double checked – and… drum roll please… We are pleased to announce the winners of the 220 Triathlon Awards 2017, as chosen by you
Brownlee and Pallant set new course records in Gran Canaria
Brits Ali Brownlee and Emma Pallant win Gloria Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria in style, breaking both the men’s and women’s course records respectively
Trickle breathing versus explosive breathing in front crawl
Andy Bullock explains the differences between trickle breathing and explosive breathing when swimming
What type of protein is best for triathlon recovery?
We look at the differences between whey, soy and others on the market, and whether shakes or bars are best
14 swim tips and sessions from the pros
14 top pro triathletes, including Gwen Jorgensen, Jodie Stimpson and Leanda Cave, share their top swim tips and sessions
Ironman legend Chrissie Wellington to race London Marathon
Four times Ironman world champ Chrissie Wellington and 220’s columnist Tim Heming to race the 2017 London Marathon
How Ironman helped my fight against MS
Conor Devine was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis a decade ago but triathlon became the catalyst to turn his life around
Wellington and Stadler announced as Team Europe’s captains for The Collins Cup
Ironman legends Chrissie Wellington, and Normann Stadler have been named as Team Europe captains for The Collins Cup
How to plan your meals in five easy steps
Planning your nutrition is just as important as planning your triathlon training. Nutritionist Jon Hodgkinson explains how to simplify meal planning so you are fully prepared for the week ahead and eating the right food that will help you reach your goals.
Marathon running may cause short-term kidney injury
Running a marathon can cause short-term kidney problems researchers from Yale University have found.
Mola retains Gold Coast crown
For the second year in a row Spaniard Mario Mola wins WTS Gold Coast in Australia
Kiwi Hewitt wins WTS Gold Coast
Andrea Hewitt maintains her winning form by taking her second WTS victory of 2017
Ali Brownlee to race Gloria Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria
On 22 April the eyes of the tri world will be on Alistair Brownlee as he races his first middle distance
Do altitude masks really work and make you fitter?
Do altitude training masks work and are they worth buying? James Witts looks at the evidence
