Looking for some cooler water this summer? Then an outdoor pool or lido can be a great training option to being stuck indoors. So grab your swimming goggles, swimsuit or jammers and a towel and head to one of these great UK options… More than just somewhere for tourists to chill out, we have some […]
After the disappointment of a DNF last year, Lucy Charles-Barclay shares how she’s excited to be back at her home race and looking forward to sharing the atmosphere with friends, family and supporters. Ahead of the T100 race in London we spent a day catching up with Ironman world champion Lucy Charles-Barclay to find out […]
The Norwegian final of the XTRi series is often rated as one of the toughest and longest distance triathlons available in the race calendar. This year’s race saw some stunning performances though, including a new women’s course record from Germany’s Julia Skala. The 2025 edition of the Zalaris Norseman Xtreme Triathlon got underway at 5am […]
Keep your used wetsuit contained and the rest of your belongings dry with our pick of the best wetsuit bags
When form is prioritised over function, something has gone seriously wrong in the world of swimwear, argues open-water coach Helen Webster.
The 2023 Ironman World Champion Sam Laidlow took the men’s victory in front of a packed crowd at the first Ironman Leeds event, offering plenty of inspiration for anyone thinking of training for an Ironman event. Here are some early photos from the event, which saw athletes take on a 3.8km lake swim in Roundhay […]
The Goodr OGs are $25 budget running sunglasses while the SunGod Forty2s cost four times as much. Helen Webster pits them against each other to find a winner.
The Swans Ascender are high-end swimming goggles that live up to their race-oriented promise.
The Zone3 Venator-X are mid-sized swimming goggles providing a no-slip and comfy fit, and a massive choice of frame and lenses.
Poor goggles shouldn’t be an excuse for not looking where you’re going in the water, argues swim coach Helen Webster
Oversized, brightly-coloured and everywhere… “The humble swim changing robe has exploded in recent years and I love it”, says 220’s Helen Webster
Are sticky wetsuit removals and nasty rubs and chafes slowing you down? We’ve rounded up a list of the best wetsuit lube deals, so you can keep race day woes at bay
Sam Laidlow and Laura Philipp put on world-class performances this weekend at Challenge Roth, as 5,000 athletes lined up for the first ever non-wetsuit running of the event.
Defending Supertri League champions Crown Racing have named a powerhouse squad of athletes for 2025, including a return to triathlon for three-time Supertri champion Georgia Taylor-Brown.
Norwegian Kristian Blummenfelt took the win today at Mainova Ironman Frankfurt, breaking his own course record at the same time as claiming his second regional Ironman Championship title this year.
A new type of ultra has entered the arena of sport. Could a 33.3km swim around Croatia be the thing to inspire triathletes to swim longer? Helen Webster takes it on
Inov8’s new Trailfly Max has a more cushioned sole and wider toe box. What’s the grip and stability like on dirt?
Triathlon takes a lot of energy to train and race for – and all on top of a busy lifestyle for most age-groupers! Making sure you have the correct vitamins and minerals to support your training and recovery can make a huge difference though. Here’s what you need to know, courtesy of the experts at Revive Active…
The future’s bright, the future’s… an AMOLED display, right? Helen Webster finds out as she reviews the second-generation Garmin Epix
Coming in at a bargain £16.99, the Lomo Vigour polarised goggles are an attractive proposition. I tested them to see if the performance matched the price.
Women’s Ironman record tumbles again as Laura Philipp wins in Hamburg, finishing in a phenomenal time of 8:03:13.
Hitting a major milestone this year, Orca celebrates its 30th anniversary with the launch of the limited edition Apex 30 which brings together three decades of experience and innovation
The more you can avoid common and uncomfortable ailments, the better your triathlon season will go. Here’s how to dodge swimmer’s ear…
The four time Kona Queen Chrissie Wellington will be appearing in an ‘evening with’ event at the St Austell arts centre later this month.
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