Great Britain’s Kate Waugh claimed the victory in the Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final today in Lusail after a hard year of training and racing was rewarded. Waugh had led the rankings going into the title decider and knew a victory would seal the season-long crown – and her first ever World Championship in the sport. […]
The new Orca Killa Comfort goggles feature wide lenses and adjustable straps – are they the perfect choice for triathletes?
Does this suit, returning for another season, continue to have the X-factor? Editor Helen Webster finds out…
The popular series of open-water swims will return in 2026 under new organisers, with a focus on the mile, marathon and ‘pub to club’ events. The Henley swims have long been a staple of the swimming calendar with many triathletes donning their open-water goggles and wetsuits and using them as a welcome training event for […]
British triathlete Alex Yee put in a blistering performance in Valencia, knocking minutes off his own PB to become the second-fastest British man of all time over the 26.2 mile distance. It looks like Alex Yee’s triathlon training is paying off in more ways than one. The Olympian has clocked a time of 2:06:38 in […]
The Form Smart Swim 2 act as superb goggles and a data-rich live workout screen. Helen Webster puts this revolitionary swim tech to the test.
The chillier months are almost here, and unless you want chapped legs a pair of run tights are a must. Here we find the best running leggings for women to wear for training…
When you’re swimming somewhere stunning, Aquasphere’s Defy.Ultra swim mask will help you take everything in for a pretty penny.
There’s no doubt, the Predator range is a classic for triathletes. But where do the Zoggs Predator Polarized Ultra goggles fit into the range?
Alistair Brownlee has shown he’s still a force to be reckoned with in retirement! The Olympic gold medallist took on the Patagonman iron-distance event and bagged a place in the top three, despite local events almost causing the race to be cancelled. He’s a man used to training for triathlons of all distances, but Patagonman […]
You won’t find many training plans for a challenge like this. Former Made In Chelsea star and endurance athlete Spencer Matthews has completed seven iron-distance triathlons on seven continents, in 21 days, 9 hours and 18 minutes. The challenge was devised to raise money for James’ Place, a charity which works to prevent male suicide. […]
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Named after one of the best-ever open water swimmers, can the Huub Lurz goggles live up to his reputation?
He’s already completed a 3.8km swim in sub-zero water but the work isn’t done yet as Spencer Matthews continues on his quest to finish seven triathlons on seven continents. No triathlon race bikes were in sight here as the entrepreneur and endurance athlete, riding a bike more suited to snow and ice and dressed for […]
Posting photos of himself looking frozen and with prominent goggle marks while wearing a thick wetsuit with neoprene hood, Spencer Matthews has finished the brutal swim portion of his extreme triathlon in Antarctica. Taking on the 3.8km swim in sub-zero water is a feat that not many have achieved, but the former Made In Chelsea […]
Want to keep open-water swimming during the winter, but struggling with putting your head under? Here are some of the best cold water swimming hats on the market…
With a choice of colours and lenses as well as a competitive price point, how do the Speedo Biofuse goggles 2.0 stack up for triathlon?
With the annual ice swimming championships coming up, here’s a deep dive into the sport and the challenges that Spencer Matthews faces in his Antarctic triathlon attempt.
Want to keep open-water swimming during the winter? Then you might want to cover your hands, which are very sensitive to the cold. So, here are some of the best gloves around according to an open-water swim coach!
He might have ticked off six of his seven triathlons on seven continents, but there’s a monster of a challenge awaiting entrepreneur and endurance athlete Spencer Matthews. The final iron-distance triathlon of his challenge will see him heading to Antarctica to complete a freezing cold swim (in a wetsuit, of course, but still…) followed by […]
The Swans Turbo Valkyrie swim goggles are not only good-looking, but also provide great all-round vision. Have we finally found a pair of fully leak- and fog-free goggles?
Want to keep open-water swimming during the winter, but feet suffering from the cold? Here are some of the best cold-water swimming socks available right now…
Entrepreneur and endurance athlete Spencer Matthews admits he’s finding things gruelling as he completes the sixth iron-distance triathlon in his extreme global challenge. Spencer Matthews has revealed he didn’t know how he was going to get through the sixth leg of his extreme triathlon challenge which took place yesterday in Rio. Sharing on Instagram, he […]
Is this entry-level wetsuit a good buy for triathletes? Editor and open-water swimming coach Helen Webster finds out…
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