A simple way to improve your arm recovery in the swim
The best way to learn most skills is to simplify them, which is what Andrew Sheaff has done here with arm recoveries to make you a more efficient swimmer
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Would you spend £800 on a tri-suit?
You can buy a lot of kit for £800, but would you blow it all on a tri-suit? Here’s why you might want to consider it…
How to complete a middle-distance as your first-ever triathlon
Want to skip sprints and Olympic-distance triathlons and go straight for a middle-distance? Here’s all the advice you need to make the leap…
How to fuel the Ironman
Timing is key when feeling and hydrating for and during a long-distance race. Here, James Witts explains when and what to eat and drink during an Ironman…
Sour cherry recovery smoothie
A ridiculously quick-and-easy recovery drink that’s utterly delicious and pack full of goodies…
7 portable showers for an easy post-training wash
Freshen up wherever you are with the help of one of these handy portable showers.
Tom Yum pork soup
Try this punchy soup to help your muscles recover and rehydrate after a long workout…
Is it better to train for strength or endurance?
Short, sharp sessions or longer, more endurance-based workouts? Here we consider the pros and cons of both and how best to make them work for you…
Super League Triathlon announces dates for championship series
One of triathlon’s most exciting formats is set to return later this year. Here’s what you need to know
Celtman Extreme Triathlon: Race info, tips and training advice
Graeme Stewart not only won Celtman in 2013, but he’s also coached many successful finishers. Here are his top tips…
Triathlon race-day: How to do a course recce
Knowing the course can mean the difference between success and failure. Here we explain how to do a course recce to give you the best possible chance come race day…
Sweetcorn and sweet potato frittatas
Try this super-quick recipe designed to provide rapid recovery and regeneration post-session…
30 speedwork sessions that will improve your run pace
Ignore speedwork at your peril, says Paul Larkins. By mixing up your run pace, your overall run performance will come on in leaps and bounds
How to train and prepare for your first Ironman swim
Top triathletes Josh Amberger, Michelle Vesterby and Adam Bowden explain how to successfully train and prepare for your first Ironman swim
How can visualisation improve athletic performance?
Visualisation is a key skill that can pay dividends in your performance, says sports psychologist Sarah Huntley. Here she explains what it is and how it works
How to use descending efforts to improve your swim pacing
Introduce some descending efforts into your swim training and get ready for a more controlled, and faster, swim…
Training zones: what are they and how should you use them?
Training in ‘zones’ can often be confusing, so here we make it as simple as possible for the active triathlete so you can build a training plan based on solid, scientific data…
Martyn Brunt on the importance of the mid-ride café stop
Brunty’s in despair having discovered the closure of his favourite mid-ride caff, mid-ride…
Why lessons must be learnt from Ironman Hamburg fatality
The tragic events in Germany – where a motorcyclist died and a triathlete and cameraperson went to hospital – is the starkest wake-up call for safety that the sport has ever had, says 220 columnist Tim Heming
The true cost of doping on elite sport
When athletes make the decision to cheat it doesn’t just rob rivals of podiums and prize money, but rips away everything we hold dear about sporting competition
Gwen Jorgensen on how to set goals
In an exclusive extract from her new book, triathlon short-course legend Gwen Jorgensen shares her top advice on how to set training and racing goals…
How to manage persistent pain
Got a pain that isn’t going away? Here we examine the potential causes of pain and when you should seek further treatment and advice…
Inside the journey of a wetsuit
Have you ever wondered about the science behind a wetsuit? We peek around the doors of the Orca Lab to see how the magic happens
Connor Bentley: The U23 world champion on balancing finances, Olympic ambitions and training with Alex Yee
Connor Bentley joins a prestigious list of British men to have worn the U23 world crown. So what’s next for the 22-year-old who boasts Alex Yee as a training partner? Let’s find out…
