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Get Muddy Mauritius race report

British pro Sam Gardner reports on the third edition of this beautiful yet challenging off-road triathlon

27 April 2015 / 16:21 BST26 July 2022 / 10:51 BST

Eight ways to improve your mountain biking, fast

Have the Commonwealth Games given you an appetite for off-road racing? Top British Xterra athlete Sam Gardner shares his secrets for better biking

29 July 2014 / 11:20 BST6 April 2021 / 11:07 BST

Eight ways to improve your mountain biking, fast

News

Garmin Forerunner 70: a slimmed-down version of the 170 but no tri tracking

The cheapest Garmin Forerunner yet to hit the stores is targeted at new runners, but does it have enough smarts to please the tri crowd?

24 July 2026 / 14:55 BST24 July 2026 / 14:55 BST

Garmin Forerunner 70: a slimmed-down version of the 170 but no tri tracking

Run clothing

Kiprun Run 900 Shorts: a light and airy choice for trail runs

These trail-focused Run 900 Shorts from Decathlon’s Kiprun brand offer great performance and a range of useful features at an impressive price.

24 July 2026 / 13:35 BST24 July 2026 / 14:58 BST

Kiprun Run 900 Shorts: a light and airy choice for trail runs

Beginners

We compare elite racers and age-groupers to see 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

24 July 2026 / 11:29 BST24 July 2026 / 11:30 BST

We compare elite racers and age-groupers to see what’s a good triathlon time

Training Kit

What are the best waterproof swimming headphones in 2026? We’ve tested six fully submergible options

Love training to music and want to do exactly that in the pool? Swim coach Helen Webster tests the best waterproof headphones for swimming…

24 July 2026 / 11:04 BST24 July 2026 / 11:04 BST

What are the best waterproof swimming headphones in 2026? We’ve tested six fully submergible options

Athletes

‘I never stopped believing I could do it’: How Alanis Siffert went from beginner runner to a 2:45 marathon

Challenge Roth champion Alanis Siffert only started running a few years ago. She tells 220 Triathlon how patience, consistency and trusting her body helped her produce a remarkable 2:45 marathon. To run a 2:45 marathon, you need to average three minutes and 55 seconds per kilometre (6:18/mile). That’s a daunting pace even for experienced runners. […]

24 July 2026 / 09:05 BST24 July 2026 / 09:05 BST

‘I never stopped believing I could do it’: How Alanis Siffert went from beginner runner to a 2:45 marathon

Competitions

Why isn’t triathlon included in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow?

The Commonwealth Games are beginning in Glasgow, but triathlon will not feature. With a stripped-back list of sports following the move from Victoria in Australia after costs spiralled, only ten sports have made the cut.

23 July 2026 / 21:41 BST23 July 2026 / 21:45 BST