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Supertri is attempting to transform triathlon into a more captivating sport. We answer all your questions about this fresh tri racing format.
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Chicago Triathlon: all you need to know
The Chicago Triathlon is one of the world’s biggest short-course triathlons and will take place on 23-24 August.
I’m a swim coach – and these are the most common wetsuit problems I see
Wetsuits can be a great performance enhancer for open water swimming. Get it wrong though and you can be slower, not faster. Here are the most common problems I see with open-water swimming and triathlon wetsuits and – more crucially – how to fix them. A wetsuit is a wetsuit, right? Usually black neoprene, few […]
Why most ‘waterproof’ running jackets still leave you soaked
Dissecting the marketing from reality is one of our most important tasks as waterproof jacket testers. Here’s what you need to know…
Cardiff Triathlon: Finding comfort in the discomfort
Overheated and underprepared,
former 220 Triathlon staffer Rob Slade returns to racing with an Olympic-distance race in the Welsh capital.
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?
Swimsuits should be designed for swimming – not social media likes
When form is prioritised over function, something has gone seriously wrong in the world of swimwear, argues open-water coach Helen Webster.
‘I have painful illnesses — swimming in the sea every day makes them bearable’
Rob Starr has Crohn’s disease and arthritis – but also completes sporting challenges most people can only dream of…
Mind the gender gap: Do women get an equal experience in triathlon?
Several organisations have started to speak out and step up to reshape the future of triathlon. From safety and fairness to visibility and opportunity, the race for true gender parity in triathlon is ongoing.
Skimpy running shorts split opinion, but the world’s best runners can’t be wrong
Aesthetics aside, cool, light and unrestrictive split shorts are the choice of champions.
Triathlon race organisers do a difficult job mostly well – and they are listening to you
Yes, they make mistakes, but race directors and their teams are working hard to improve your race from start to finish, says Tim Heming
Dryrobes are the Crocs of triathlon – and I love it!
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 polarised lenses for running must-have tech or an overrated gimmick?
When it comes to eyewear, you may have already heard the term ‘polarised’ being flung around the elite triathlon sphere – but what does the tech actually do and should you invest?
More ice pockets, semi-custom fits and longer sleeves: how tri-suits could get better
Tri-suits are good but they have room for improvement
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.
Use a smartwatch by all means, but take its data with a large pinch of salt
That a wrist-based lifestyle device can take measurements usually performed in a lab sounds too good to be true – and is
Read my expert advice before buying ‘stiff and light’ triathlon bike shoes
From testing a dozen pairs of cycling shoes, I’ve learnt that features and fit should come first.
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…
Your next cycling helmet should be an aero helmet
There’s almost no reason to buy a vented helmet in 2025.
Are max cushioned shoes making us lazy runners?
Do maximalist running shoes make running easier, or do they weaken foot and leg muscles by removing natural effort?
Triathlon bikes have made cycling better for you, even if you don’t ride one
From improved frame aerodynamics to shorter saddles and higher, comfier positions, cyclists have a lot to thank tri bikes for
How I balance triathlon and young-onset rheumatoid arthritis
In the face of a lifelong diagnosis, Izzy Lane is determined not to be limited when it comes to sport and her dreams.
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…
Best triathlon photos from the last couple of months
Triathlon can be a visually stunning sport. We’ve rounded up the best photos from the last few months of competition.
