Niamh Lewis
Recent articles by Niamh Lewis
How to cycle safely while pregnant
Maternity fitness experts FittaMamma share their advice on cycling during pregnancy
Ironman Wales race tips
Previous winners Scott Neyedli and Lucy Gossage have eight tips to prepare you for one of the hardest Ironman races – and remind you to smile for the finisher's photo!
Turkey's triathlon scene – a profile
We look at the development of triathlon in Turkey, where the sport is growing fast in some bigger cities
Pendleton Initial road bike review
Pendleton Initial tested and rated by 220's reviewer
Blog: New 'experiences' and silver medals at Challenge Mallorca
GB age-grouper Niamh Lewis races at the European Middle Distance Champs, and finds herself challenged in more ways than one…
How to prepare mentally for the challenges of triathlon
Try using some of these psychological techniques to maximise your race performance
Blog: Planning for the Double Brutal Extreme Triathlon
First-time trier Luke Tyburski has chosen the ultra-long Snowdonia event to make his debut. Here he tells us how he thinks his love of food will see him through…
What is Everesting and how do you do it?
Can you ascend 8,848m in one go, whether on your feet or a bike? Welcome to the challenge of Everesting. Niamh Lewis explains all you need to know
Emma Pooley on life after cycling: “I've already got my WTC licence”
British athlete says she enjoys the friendliness and equality of triathlon, where men and women tackle the same courses, and reveals which distances she’s targeting
On-the-go breakfast range from CNP and Team Sky
CNP and Team Sky have devised a new healthy and high protein breakfast range as well as additional new flavours in their smoothie range.
Blog: A tense day out in tough conditions at Ironman Copenhagen
Three athletes from Manx Tri Club take on Ironman Copenhagen, with one of their number finding herself fighting hard in the wind and rain to beat the cut-off...
Blog: Racing Austria's most spectacular triathlon at Ironman 70.3 Zell Am See
With the Ironman 70.3 World Championship leaving North America for the first time next year, age-grouper Laura Fountain shares her recent race experience at the new venue
British Triathlon and Triathlon England announce age-group championships for 2015
British middle distance champs moved from Aberfeldy in Scotland to the Welsh town of Bala for next year, while standard and paratriathlon dates are still to be confirmed
Blog: Team Accenture hit choppy channel waters this year in the Enduro Challenge
Teams from London’s financial district raced each other recently in a relay triathlon from London to Paris. We found out how the race went for the defending champions...
Blog: One woman's journey from amateur to Ironman pro
GB pro Susie Hignett describes the training adaptation, time management and skills focus she needed to go from tri newbie to Ironman 70.3 winner in just two years
Blog: Beautiful views, warm water and three personal bests at Helvellyn Triathlon
Age-group winner Thomas Phillips shares his experience from racing in the beautiful Lake District for the tenth time last weekend
Calm conditions for third edition of Diamond Tri at Dorney Lake
Nearly 700 triathletes posted some good results yesterday over a variety of distances at the Human Race event in Bucks
Ironman South Africa becomes African Championships with 75 slots for Kona
Entries are limited in the South African race, with more people than ever fighting for one of 75 places for the Ironman World Championships next year.
Race tips: Bala Standard Tri
With the ETU Championship qualifier coming up at the weekend, last year’s winner Vicky Johnston and 2012 victor David Bishop tell us how to perform well in Wales
Freekeh: the UK's new superfood, what you need to know
This ancient greenwheat boasts impressive nutritional credentials, including lots of protein, fibre and “prebiotic” qualities – and was discovered after a crop fire long ago
Race report: Challenge Vichy 2014
A second victory for Croatia’s Andrej Vistica in the men’s race, and a first for Gabriella Zelinka in the women’s
Blog: A windy and tough day out at the Vitruvian Triathlon
Fighting against injury and windy weather, age-grouper Joe Wilson writes about his experience at this year's race, where he met the infamous 'Rutland ripple'
Blog: Stroking jellyfish in hurricane conditions at the British Triathlon Champs in Liverpool
GB age-grouper Tom Williams wins third at Tri Liverpool, and tells his tale of the race...
Reasons to race Ironman Wales – one, two, three
To impress a lady, to prove their doubters wrong, for the M-dot tattoo... With less than two weeks to go, we hear why competitors will be racing in Tenby