A quick trick for more swim speed
Want to improve both your swim speed and your stroke length in no time at all and without any special equipment or expertise? We thought so…
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Does triathlon cause shingles?
Shingles is a debilitating and painful condition, but how susceptible are triathletes to developing it? And how can it be managed?
Which gym tribe are you?
Our Weekend Warrior columnist Martin Brunty is gym-bound for the foreseeable so is spending his time wisely – by judging other gym-goers…
Best running gadgets for boosting performance in 2024
Keep on top of your post-run recovery and training progress with our pick of the best running gadgets
How to waterproof a wound for swimming
Should you go swimming if you’ve got a cut or broken skin? Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi explains what’s safe and how to prepare for your swim
How FORM’s smart goggles changed swim training forever
In a move that revolutionised swimming, FORM has created a set of goggles that created a whole new training and racing experience. With the help of founder Dan Eisenhardt and pro triathlete Lionel Sanders, we explore how and why…
The best strength and Pilates exercises for the menopause
Whether you’re peri, post or slap bang in the middle of the menopause, strength training and Pilates have a whole host of benefits to help improve many of its associated symptoms…
How science can help us swim faster
Getting faster is the dream for most athletes – but when it comes to swimming, what are the factors working for and against us? From hydrodynamics to marginal gains, we explore how to generate speed in water
Best Wiggle deals for discounted triathlon gear
We pull together a list of some of our favourite triathlon gear bargains on offer in the Wiggle Black Friday sale
How the arrival of Zwift changed triathlon training forever
In less than a decade, Zwift has emerged from nowhere to become a vital training tool for thousands of triathletes. With the help of British pro Ruth Astle, we take a look at how and why…
How to swim well without needing swim aids
Are you too reliant on swimming with fins and pull buoys in training? Worried you’ll start sinking? Andrew Sheaff has the drills to make you less swim-aid dependent…
Best cheap cycling shorts: 8 affordable shorts under £70
Need to replace or invest in some bike kit but don’t want to break the bank? Here’s a list of cheap cycling shorts for you to consider
Best budget rowing machines for your home workouts in 2024
Looking to get your fitness up but don’t feel like braving the winter weather? Rowing machines provide a perfect indoor alternative. Here are our picks of the best cheap rowing machines
Best waterproof running shoes for wet weather in 2024
Keep your feet dry even on the wettest runs with this list of some of the best waterproof running shoes
Lucy Charles-Barclay not the only Kona winner
The new British champion grabbed the headlines on Saturday, but many of Ironman’s decisions to hold a women’s-only Ironman World Championship were vindicated on a triumphant day for women’s sport
What is a good swim cadence and how can I increase mine?
Confused about swim cadence? John Wood explains what you need to know about swim cadence and how to improve it
Two simple questions to ask yourself to improve your swim skills
Just ask these two questions after each and every repetition, and you’ll find your swimming improves loads…
Raymond Braun: “Triathlon was part of my OCD recovery”
Meet the man that took on seven Olympic tris on seven continents in seven days to help with his OCD…
Bike training mats: turbo trainer mats for indoor cycling
Find a suitable base for your turbo trainer and enhance your indoor cycling set-up with a bike training mat.
Ruth Astle finishes second Brit in resurgent Hawaii performance
Twelfth place in the Ironman World Championship might not have been the desired result for the 34-year-old, but represented a solid return after an injury-ravaged year
Lucy Charles-Barclay: “After five attempts, I’ve finally done it”
Britain’s new Ironman world champion reveals an Achilles injury in the build-up to Kona almost ended her chances before she’d even arrived on the Big Island
Daniela Ryf: “This will be my last Kona”
Five-time Ironman world champion calls time on her racing in Hawaii after a fifth-place finish on the Big Island
Lucy Charles-Barclay puts on five-star show to win first Ironman World Championship
The 30-year-old Brit laid to rest the ghosts of four runners-up finishes as she led from gun-to-tape to land the coveted title in Hawaii and break the course record
Lucy Charles-Barclay: This will be the toughest race I’ve had in Kona
The 10 top-ranked women from British hope Lucy Charles-Barclay to reigning champion Chelsea Sodaro share their thoughts ahead of race day on Saturday. Here’s what they had to say…
