How to deal with the dirty tactics in triathlon
Our columnist Martyn Brunt ponders how best to deal with triathletes who deliberately dunk, push and swim over other competitors…
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Kona: Two days or too dazed?
After being on the ground to soak up the Ironman World Champs energy, Tim Heming reflects on a historic return to Hawaii and asks whether the two-day format really is sustainable
Event report: Exmoor Swim
What happened when 220’s Editor decided to take on 6km in Wimbleball Lake at the Exmoor Swim?
What are the British pros’ chances in Kona?
Alistair Brownlee’s withdrawal and Kat Matthews’ accident have put a dampener on GB’s hopes for Ironman Worlds success, but there are still plenty of other British pros in with a chance
Has the Ironman World Championship become too elitist?
The Ironman World Championship in Hawaii has never been a cheap excursion, but its expansion to a two-day event raises concerns for its future. Tim Heming explains…
Tom Bishop on what life’s like as a pro triathlete in 2022
Britain’s Tom Bishop shares his thoughts on what it’s like to be a pro triathlete in 2022 and discusses the opportunities opening up in this new era
Tom Bishop on the challenges of moving to middle distance
British pro Tom Bishop talks through the changes he’s making to his training to be competitive in middle-distance races
The incredible woman who gave us the mixed team relay
Love the mixed team relay event? You can thank Dame Sarah Springman for that, just one of her many many accomplishments during her time in triathlon. Let’s meet the engineer, former pro triathlete, BTF president and ITU vice president, rowing world record holder…
Why triathlon paid the penalty at the 2022 Commonwealth Games
A cruel 10-second penalty in the Commonwealth Games undermined the men’s race as a spectacle, but also raised concerns over how the sport is officiated. Tim Heming discusses…
Tom Bishop on adapting to middle-distance racing
Tom Bishop reflects on his first middle-distance race and some life-changing personal news…
Why my leg has become public enemy No1
Superman had kryptonite, Batman, The Joker. For Brunt? His left leg. Here he explains how one of his limbs has become enemy No.1
What are the implications of British Triathlon’s new open category?
An ‘open’ category means closing the door to transwomen wanting to compete in the female category. It might be the fairest solution. But what happens next? 220 columnist Tim Heming investigates…
The slacker’s guide to triathlon
Six grand bikes, six-packs and 16 hours of training per week. Triathlon has a hardcore rep. And yet it doesn’t have to dominate your life, wallet and weekends. Here’s our ultimate slacker’s guide for the time-crunched triathlete…
Commonwealth Games 2022: Our predictions for the triathlon events
The 2022 Commonwealth Games have almost arrived, but who’s most likely to be taking home the medals? 220 columnist Tim Heming makes his predictions…
26 signs of a world-class triathlon club
From evenings out to Ironman obsessives, shouty swim coaches to underhand tactics, our weekend
warrior, Martyn Brunt, presents his A-Z of 26 things a world-beating tri club should offer its members…
One More Tri: Sam Perkins’ mission to complete one last triathlon with Motor Neuron Disease
On 6 March 2019, triathlete Sam Perkins had his world turned upside down when he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Determined to do as much as possible in the time he had left, Sam set out on a mission to complete one more triathlon. Tim Heming recounts that emotional day…
Why everyone should vote for Martyn Brunt!
Brunty’s delving into politics, as he believes it’s high time there was a Triathlon Party to make our sporting lives immeasurably better
Dental hygiene: Why triathletes shouldn’t neglect their teeth
New research suggests endurance athletes’ dental health isn’t up to scratch…
Overseas triathlon insurance: Why you should read the small-print
A recent crash in Ironman 70.3 Mallorca throws a spotlight on insurance for overseas races and making sure you have the right level of cover
Tom Bishop reflects on the rollercoaster of WTCS Leeds
In his latest column, pro triathlete Tom Bishop reflects on a controversial and eventful World Triathlon race in Leeds
Meet the triathlete with a ticking time bomb in her head
Age-group triathlete Victoria Butler can suffer brain bleeds at any time, but that doesn’t stop her racing triathlon…
Martyn Brunt on his desperation to start racing again
Brunty’s knackered from his single-sport pursuits, but, as a result, he’s never been more excited about the start of a triathlon season
Why you shouldn’t learn from the pros
Triathlon demands mastery of logistics, but don’t worry when you’re just starting out, you’re probably more focused than those who do it for a living…
How to get the most out of Training Peaks
Multisport and performance lifestyle coach Joel Enoch looks at how you can use online platform Training Peaks more effectively to inform your training
