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Triathletes ‘feel pain differently’

Israeli study suggests athletes feel less pain, cope better

14 November 2013 / 10:54 GMT9 April 2021 / 10:46 BST

What are the best sunglasses for running? We test the top 10 for clear vision and protection

A good pair of running sunnies can make runs in bright and sunny conditions a whole lot more enjoyable, plus they save you energy. Here are our favourite 10 pairs tested by runners and why we love them

4 June 2026 / 14:55 BST4 June 2026 / 14:55 BST

Saddles

Best triathlon bike saddles in 2026: our experts select their top ten

Riding on your tri-bars often requires a different type of bike saddle, and there are plenty out there that are purpose built for tri. Jack Sexty rates some of the best triathlon saddles…

4 June 2026 / 12:26 BST4 June 2026 / 12:26 BST

Best triathlon bike saddles in 2026: our experts select their top ten

Training Kit

What are the best tow floats for open-water swimming? Swim coach tests 9 top options for safety and visibility

Tow floats are vital pieces of kit for open water swimming. Want to know why and which one to go for? Here’s our guide…

3 June 2026 / 11:43 BST3 June 2026 / 11:43 BST

Training plans

Discover our free 12-week half-Ironman training plan: Follow coach guidance leading up to race day

Want to master the middle-distance triathlon, commonly known as the 70.3 or half-Ironman? Dermott Hayes has a 70.3 training plan that’ll help ensure you’re race ready…

2 June 2026 / 13:30 BST2 June 2026 / 13:31 BST

Discover our free 12-week half-Ironman training plan: Follow coach guidance leading up to race day

Training plans

Free 8-week strength building training plan for triathletes: get yourself competition ready

It’s simple really – add strength training to your sessions to get faster! Here’s the plan that will keep you racing strong and injury free.

2 June 2026 / 09:18 BST2 June 2026 / 09:18 BST

Athletes

“Getting back into swimming and really pushing that fast-tracked my recovery”. Lucy Charles-Barclay on recovering from surgery and winning Ironman Lanzarote

Taking the win at Ironman Lanzarote was the perfect return to sport for Lucy Charles-Barclay after surgery to repair an injured tendon. Post-race we caught up with the champ to chat recovery, staying positive, Hawaii and what’s next. Lucy Charles-Barclay has made Lanzarote a second home. Whether as a warm-weather training base through the British […]

1 June 2026 / 13:20 BST1 June 2026 / 13:20 BST