How long is a triathlon? All sprint, Olympic, and Ironman formats explained
Here’s a breakdown of the different triathlon distances you can race, from the shortest, the super-sprint, all the way up to the full-distance Ironman
Beginners
A beginner’s guide to mountain biking for all fitness levels
Thrills, skills and fitness: mountain biking provides them all. We guide you through the different types, bikes, techniques and locations.
How to train for a duathlon: everything you need to know
Training and racing for run/bike/run over the off-season months is a great way to keep you fresh all year. Coach Dermott Hayes has the advice…
Free things to do across the UK if you want to improve your health and fitness in 2026
You don’t need a gym membership, a smartwatch or a paid app to get fitter in 2026. The UK is already full of free ways to move, train, and feel better.
How fit do you have to be to do a triathlon?
It’s easy to mistakenly assume that triathlon is the pinnacle of endurance fitness, and to do one you need to be super-human as you have to excel in three sports, not just only one. The reality couldn’t be further from the truth, says Philip Hatzis
How to benchmark your off-season fitness
Now’s the time to start testing your swim, bike and run fitness to help gauge training adaptations
Triathlon times: What’s a good triathlon time?
We look at the different distances involved in triathlon and explain what a good triathlon time would be for each
The best budget triathlon kit of 2025
Do high costs and a crazy amount of kit needed hold you back from doing triathlon? It’s true that tri’s not the cheapest sport, so here’s our favourite budget kit options to get you on that start line
Cycling for beginners: how to start cycling
Interested in learning how to start cycling? We explain everything you need to buy and learn to go from beginner to expert.
How to start running as a beginner
Beginning running is simple, fantastically healthy and can be adapted to fit any lifestyle, says Paul Larkins. Here are his top tips for starting running
What if I finish last in a triathlon?
Want to take part in a triathlon, but worried you’ll finish last and everyone will laugh at you? Put those fears straight out of your head says, Mel Berry – here’s why
15 reasons to take up triathlon
There are so many benefits to taking up triathlon, including improving fitness, working on mental stamina, and finding your tribe.
11 triathlon tips for beginners
New to triathlon? Here are our top 11 essential triathlon tips for beginners
How to swim in a wetsuit
Swimming in a wetsuit is quite different to swimming in a swimsuit. Robin Brew explains how to tweak your swim technique to make the most of the benefits a wetsuit offers
How to take part in your first triathlon: all your questions answered
Are you a tri-newbie and worrying about your first triathlon? Nick Beer explains all you need to know
Triathlon clothing: What to wear for a triathlon
Picking the right triathlon clothing can save you precious seconds in transition and help make you more streamlined on the fly, so here’s our advice for what to wear for a triathlon
What’s a brick session?
A brick session is a training set that involves more than one discipline/sport back-to-back, says Matt Baird. Here he explains why they are an important part of a triathlete’s training programme
What is fartlek training?
Fartlek means training at different paces and speeds within one training session and can be applied to swimming, cycling and running. Paul Larkins explains more…
Jeffing: What it is and how to try it
You might have heard people talk about ‘Jeffing’, but what is it, how can it help you and should you try it?
How to pace your first sprint-distance triathlon
The key to getting a good result in your first sprint-distance triathlon is gauging your effort. Here we explain how to keep your foot on the gas from start to finish
How much does alcohol affect race performance?
We take a look at whether a few jars on a Friday night can ruin a week of diligent training…
The ultimate guide to your first triathlon
Your first triathlon may almost be here, but how do you make sure everything goes smoothly and conquer the nerves? Here are 38 tips to see you through your first of many triathlons…
Tom Bishop’s supersprint racing tips
Supersprint racing is a great entry point into tri. GB pro Tom Bishop shares his top five tips for racing a 400m swim, 10km bike and 2.5km run…
What to check on your bike before you race
You can lose more time from a broken bike than any other part of your race. Here, Glen Coltman, Team GB bike mechanic, makes sure you’re ready to keep on cycling whatever the race throws at you
