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Kona 2014: the Strava files

One for the data geeks – check out these readings for four Kona athletes including second-placed male pro Ben Hoffman and GB age-grouper Dan Cole

13 October 2014 / 16:44 BST7 May 2020 / 21:04 BST

News

Kona 2014: men’s race report

Germany’s Sebastian Kienle surges in the saddle for his first Big Island win, with Ben Hoffman and Jan Frodeno taking second and third respectively

12 October 2014 / 02:36 BST4 June 2020 / 13:40 BST

Training plans

Free 6-month Ironman training plan that’s simple to use

With bricks, race efforts, open-water swims and tapering, this 6-month Ironman training plan will take you up to your big Ironman race day in top condition.

16 July 2026 / 11:10 BST

Blog

Use a smartwatch by all means, but take its data with a large pinch of salt

That a wrist-based lifestyle device can take measurements usually performed in a lab sounds too good to be true – and is

16 July 2026 / 10:18 BST

Use a smartwatch by all means, but take its data with a large pinch of salt

Training

Free sprint, Olympic, and Ironman triathlon training plans: 28 coach-built plans for all distances

Whether you’re targeting your first triathlon or you’re an Ironman pro, we’ve got a triathlon training plan to suit you. Written by our expert coaches, browse our 28 free guides today.

16 July 2026 / 09:31 BST16 July 2026 / 10:25 BST

Free sprint, Olympic, and Ironman triathlon training plans: 28 coach-built plans for all distances

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