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How to train for a sub-20min 5k

Want to run a sub-20min 5k? Hit your goal with these 4 weekly run sessions

17 February 2020 / 15:44 GMT18 October 2021 / 14:53 BST

The Weekend Warrior on… why you should never try to hide the truth from your wife

Our man Martyn Brunt gets caught out after covertly entering (and winning) a 5k race on holiday in Mexico, despite his best efforts to keep it under wraps

20 August 2014 / 09:08 BST

The Weekend Warrior on… why you should never try to hide the truth from your wife

News, Blog

I raced my first triathlon and it was nothing like social media made me think

My first triathlon experience was nothing like I had expected. Before I took part in my first race, I thought I knew what the sport looked like. My social media feed had shown me sleek tri-suits, top-spec time-trial bikes, athletes slicing through the water at a rapid pace, and slim, lean physiques. The morning of […]

15 July 2026 / 14:59 BST15 July 2026 / 15:01 BST

I raced my first triathlon and it was nothing like social media made me think

Helmets

Best budget cycling helmets: we test 10 of the best lids under $150/£100

Protecting your head while staying cool and comfortable has never been easier, with sub-£100 helmets offering better value than ever. Here we test 12…

15 July 2026 / 12:44 BST15 July 2026 / 12:44 BST

Best budget cycling helmets: we test 10 of the best lids under $150/£100

Athletes

Alex Yee: Background, career highlights, quotes

Four-time Olympic medallist Alex Yee’s professional triathlon career may have started with a bang, but it’s been a long journey to the top. Here’s how he did it…

14 July 2026 / 09:30 BST14 July 2026 / 09:42 BST

Alex Yee: Background, career highlights, quotes

Blog, Run

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?

14 July 2026 / 06:48 BST14 July 2026 / 19:07 BST

Are max cushioned shoes making us lazy runners?

Road bikes

Best road bikes for triathlon racing and training in 2026

Looking for a new road bike that you can use for both training and racing triathlons? We take a look at some of the best options out there for a range of budgets and aspirations…

13 July 2026 / 13:01 BST13 July 2026 / 13:01 BST

Blog

Triathlon bikes have improved cycling, even for those who don’t ride them

From improved frame aerodynamics to shorter saddles and higher, comfier positions, cyclists have a lot to thank tri bikes for

13 July 2026 / 10:50 BST