All the gear…but no idea where to put it
Experienced triathlete Martyn definitely has all the gear, but as to where he’s put it? Definitely no idea!
Martyn Brunt
“I stopped six times to take stuff off, put stuff back on again and curse loudly.” Welcome to in-between-season training, it sucks
Our very own Wallace is having some trouble with his cycling kit – yes, it’s that time of year again, Gromit…
“Do I care enough about my athletic performance to stab myself in the penis?” Brunt on the Winter Olympics ‘Penisgate’
With the Winter Olympics hitting the headlines for ‘penis-gate’, I got to wondering. Would injecting myself in the penis to increase the surface area of my tri-suit make me faster too – and could I ever bring myself to do it? Yes, during the recent Winter Olympics my eye was caught by the story that […]
Swimming makes triathlon sexy, I dare you to disagree
You’ve finished racing for the year and want some time off. Fair enough! But how do you find the motivation to get back in the water? Our resident tri columnist and weekend warrior, Martyn Brunt, has these 15 tips…
15 symptoms of a winter triathlete you should be aware of
Brunty shares the tell-tale signs that let him know winter is well and truly upon us – can you relate to any of these?
Learning when to say “no” as a multisport athlete
No. It’s one of the shortest words in the English language, but Brunty doesn’t seem to be very good at using it when he should…
25 ways to stay motivated this winter
Lost your multisporting mojo, have you? Well don’t despair our floundering friends, because help is at hand in the shape of 220’s regular columnist Martyn Brunt, who’s here to get you raring to go again
The triathlete’s (humorous) guide to coping with Christmas
December can be a tricky month for a triathlete with temptations at every turn. But 220 columnist Brunty has some simple advice… just enjoy it!
Can you best Martyn Brunt’s excuses for performing badly?
Nothing seems to stop our man Brunty from racing – but if his performance is below par, know he’ll have a good excuse.
I won a bum-numbing ski-bike-row race in a Telford warehouse
In the hope of adding a trophy to his mantlepiece, our columnist Martyn Brunt has entered the world of gym-based multisport competitions. Enter the evil rowing machine…
Going coastal: What it’s like to sea swim in the Scilly Isles
Hailing from the Midlands, our man Brunty is used to swimming in lakes. So the chance to island-hop in a major sea swim event was too good to resist…
The triathlete’s guide to the off-season
Wondering how to survive six months of no triathlon? Well, our intrepid columnist Martyn Brunt is here to help. From muddy backsides to pudding runs, here’s all you need to get though autumn and winter…
How to beat the post-Ironman blues
You’ve trained for years, had the date circled for months and finally completed your Ironman. And then… nothing.
Our weekend warrior strikes again: “I jumped up and sprinted off with blood pouring impressively from my leg”
Taking a tumble at a local 10km might have put our man out of tri PB contention for the season, but at least he looked hard as nails in the pub afterwards…
The brutality of a 24 hour swim: “I couldn’t stop shaking”
Ever the glutton for punishment, would a 24-hour swim finally be the challenge to defeat Brunty?
A day at the Yorkshire Ability Triathlon: An inclusive tri for children
For a second year, our gnarly age-grouper pretends not to get emotional at a multisport event for children with physical and neurodiverse conditions.
Pro triathletes are beating single-discipline athletes, so can I do the same?
Our man Brunty ponders the performance of pro triathletes recently in single-discipline events – and how it compares to his own…
Disqualified for speeding in a triathlon? I’d be so lucky
With a pro athlete recently DQ’d for going too fast on the bike, Brunty wonders whether this is something that would ever bother mere mortals…
The season of bad kit choices is upon us
With spring fully arrived, Brunty is looking forward to lighter evenings. So long as they’re not dazzlingly light, that is…
Could you hack working in a running shop? Martyn Brunt reports
Can Brunty manage a part-time job in a running shop? His wife has pointed out some good reasons why not…
A new swim coach has transformed my diving and stroke technique but will this help me in triathlons?
In an attempt to escape his old habits, 220 Triathlon columnist Martyn Brunt has brought in the cavalry, in the shape of a new swim coach. Let the battle between athlete and mentor commence…
Columnist Martyn Brunt shares his unique tri-specific New Year’s resolutions
Our Weekend Warrior Martyn Brunt’s making New Year’s resolutions… you heard it here first, folks!
Why I’m training to race faster in 2025
After years of training to go long it’s time to try something new: going fast. Here’s why and what my plan is…
Why you should never enter a race when drunk
Our age-group columnist Martyn Brunt has done something while under the influence… and it’s not the first time
