The transferable skills being a triathlete gives you
When Covid hit and lockdown began our Brunty was able to put his years of tri experience to good use in the supermarket aisles…
When Covid hit and lockdown began our Brunty was able to put his years of tri experience to good use in the supermarket aisles…
With his coaching business on pause due to Covid-19, Gareth Thomas’s coach Dave Tonge turned his focus to a 21-mile solo test in his own endless pool to raise funds for NHS charities. 220 Triathlon caught up with him to find out how it went… and what it is like to train the rugby legend
Is the coronavirus lockdown driving the triathlete in your life mad? Are you quietly thinking about all the ways to cause them harm? Then what you need are Martyn Brunt’s top-10 coping strategies…
The pros take to social media to show how they’re coping with these surreal times
Brunty has a tin of crap – he’ll not only tell you what’s in it but also wax lyrical on the joys and benefits of owning such an item… Do you have one? If so let us know what’s in yours…
Brunty’s column takes a serious turn this month as he encounters a spot of tummy trouble after a marathon swim…
To celebrate 220’s 30th birthday, Brunty reflects on 30 things the sport of triathlon has given him. What has the sport given you?
Do you have what it takes to be a triathlete’s other half? Here’s a job description (in jest) of what is needed/expected of those willing to take on these mad individuals, courtesy of our Brunty’s long suffering wife… What did we miss?
It’s no surprise that many a couple has been formed on the international tri circuit. So to celebrate the day of love, here’s a fun guide to who’s found love in the Lycra…
220’s Martyn Brunt shares his New Year’s resolutions, which he suspects, being that triathletes are a very particular breed, are remarkably similar to your own…
The ITU World Triathlon Series will be rolling into the Canadian city of Montreal this coming weekend, and there’s plenty on offer for the active and adventurous traveller. Here’s our top-10 pick of activities
Hankering to travel to some far-flung, exotic destination but worried about maintaining your race-fitness in the process? Check out our pick of the best non-tri activities for the active and adventurous traveller from across the globe
Using a recent case study, Tim argues that the acceptance of transgender triathletes is more important than who is first across the finish line
The Windsor Tri seemed to showcase the worst of triathlete behaviour. But look beyond the hue and cry and there lies an opportunity to learn
After decades of racing, our Brunty’s well-placed to provide the definitive countdown of ‘Things you don’t want to hear in a race’… Take it away Brunty
Brunty’s runs now include picking up other people’s litter while jogging, AKA plugging, which he says has has great training benefits as well as helping to keep our countryside better for wildlife.
When asked to do a crazy sporting challenge, Brunty finds it hard not to answer in the affirmative. Cue a 50km swim in six days…
Is your significant other addicted to Ironman training and talks about nothing else? Then these 14 personas may just sound a little familiar…
Martyn Brunt answers the question we’ve all asked ourselves at one point or another when out swimming at 5am. Why, exactly, do we do this?
Here’s what happened when we persuaded Rosie Baxendine to take on the tough open-water challenge, the Red Bull Neptune Steps..
Is your other half a triathlete too? While there’s no doubt that being a triathlon couple has some advantages it can also bring some unique challenges too. Here then, for your viewing pleasure, are the top ten signs that you are in a true triathlon relationship
Martyn Brunt explains why he loves the sport triathlon, and in his endeavours perhaps reveals a slightly obsessive side… Do you recognise the symptoms?
To celebrate his 101st column, Martyn opens up his very own Triathlon Room 101… and has plenty to fill it with
Brunty ponders the perils of finding your best side as you pass the event photographer
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