Gallery: the Titan Middle Distance Triathlon 2014
Check out these great images from the first Brecon Man triathlon, held at Parc Bryn Bach in Wales last weekend
Jamie Beach
Review: Saucony Fastwitch 6 running shoes
A more traditionally-styled run shoe that delivers brilliantly
How much rest do triathletes need?
We explain how much training time you should spend at easier intensity, what an ‘active recovery day’ is, and whether you should take entire days off to let the body recover
Gallery: Ironman European Championships
Britain’s Corinne Abraham wins in Frankfurt 4mins ahead of second-placed Liz Lyles (USA), while Germany’s Sebastian Kienle clinches men’s race in 7:55:14
British paratriathletes scoop three golds in Italy
Jane Egan, Melissa Reid and Dave Ellis post convincing wins at Iseo – Franciacorta ITU World Paratriathlon Event in Lombardy
60min recipe: energy bars
Easy and quick to prepare, packed full of goodness and ideal for on-the-bike feeds…
Medal events confirmed for paratriathlon’s Olympic debut
Men’s PT1 and PT4 classes and women’s PT4 class a sure thing for Rio 2016, with British athletes including Phil Hogg and Faye McClelland expected to excel
Sub-1hr session: Endurance boost
Develop your bike endurance base in order to build speed with this 60min turbo session for intermediate athletes
Review: Mako Xtreme wetsuit
Very flexible, comfortable suit that performs to a high level, featuring a reverse top-down zipper and great buoyancy
The clock is ticking – it’s nearly time to storm The Bastion
New Kent-based iron-distance triathlon set for Hever Castle debut later this month, with participants to encounter 2,000m of vertical ascent on the bike
220’s apology to Michelle Dillon
In last month’s issue of 220 we ran an article titled ‘Building a Champion’, about British triathlete Jodie Stimpson. The article focused on Stimpson’s results under her new coach, Darren Smith, and stated that she had gone from being a failed Olympic contender in 2012 to one of the country’s biggest Olympic medal hopes for […]
Explained – when to go down on to the aerobars
You’ll need hands on the hoods for tricky descents, but the majority of your bike time should be down on the aerobars – and don’t forget to practice, says Mat Brett
Blog: What it takes to get on the Team GB start line
Age-grouper Ollie Hart takes an honest look at what it took to get on the start line for Team GB at the ETU European Champs in Kitzbühel, Austria
Review: High5 Isogel Plus energy gel
Featuring an additional shot of caffeine, these energy gels have good taste and consistency at a competitive price
Sundried reveal how to become their next triathlete ambassador
UK lifestyle brand reveals how it will pick the two lucky athletes who will receive branded kit, media coverage and gear discounts
Harry Wiltshire describes crashing on the bike descent at Ironman Nice
British long-course athlete says his hopes for Kona qualification took a blow at Ironman Nice last weekend after he hit an unexpected speed bump on the bike leg and crashed, hard
Review: Shimano TR60 SPD-SL triathlon bike shoes
Excellent tri-specific performers for both the bike leg and transition, with super-soft inners for sock-free riding and a wide gap for easy T1 foot entry
Calling Scottish age-groupers – new performance triathlon squad being formed in Edinburgh
Sports nutrition expert and 220 contributor Joel Enoch is seeking triathletes aged 16 and over, with the aim of developing new talent and providing elite-style support
Trek Émonda road bike
Brand-new road bike line-up topped by Émonda SLR 10, weighing just 4.65kg for a complete build that includes SRAM Red 22, direct-mount brakes and integrated bar/stem
OverBoard waterproof bags
Rugged and feature-packed packs that should hold all your race and training kit without blowing the budget
Gallery: Ironman Nice 2014
Belgians on the rout in Nice last weekend with Bart Aernouts and Tine Deckers claiming gold in the men’s and women’s races – the latter only just holding off Caitlin Snow (USA)
Gossage and Skipper grab the Gauntlet at Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon
Half-iron distance race won by Ironman Lanzarote title-holder Lucy Gossage and former British middle-distance champ Joe Skipper
