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Training plans: Build race fitness

Introduce specific race-day sessions now to set you up perfectly for the season ahead

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“Everyone goes through highs and lows in an Ironman!” Zone3 athlete Kieran Lindars talks setting British long-distance records and why the right kit is essential

Kieran Lindars, Zone3 athlete and recent British record-breaker at IRONMAN Texas, talks all things pro triathlon with fellow Zone3 ambassador Scott Hill.

3 July 2026 / 17:09 BST3 July 2026 / 17:16 BST

“Everyone goes through highs and lows in an Ironman!” Zone3 athlete Kieran Lindars talks setting British long-distance records and why the right kit is essential

News

Get personalised triathlon coaching, but without the cost, by using the Transition app

Whether you’re training for a sprint, Olympic, 70.3, Ironman, or multiple races across a season, Transition is an AI triathlon coaching app built to take the guesswork out of training. Sponsored: Transition builds and adapts your swim, bike, run, strength, and nutrition plan in one place. Your plan updates around real life: missed workouts, recovery, […]

2 July 2026 / 12:54 BST

Get personalised triathlon coaching, but without the cost, by using the Transition app

Run

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

1 July 2026 / 10:23 BST1 July 2026 / 10:23 BST

Training

How to sleep better: easy tips for athletes from extreme adventurer Ross Edgley

Sleeping badly? Then your triathlon training is likely to be suffering too. Here, adventurer and Great British Swim record holder Ross Edgley explains how to sleep better…

30 June 2026 / 13:01 BST30 June 2026 / 13:01 BST

Athletes

“My body is saying yes.” Thrilling news as Lucy Charles-Barclay announces she will be on the start line at Challenge Roth

Lucy Charles-Barclay has announced via her Instagram account that she will be lining up for one of the biggest races of the tri calendar this year – Challenge Roth. Charles-Barclay has previously won the title in 2019 and came second in 2018 but this will be the first time since her victory that we’ll see […]

29 June 2026 / 13:37 BST29 June 2026 / 13:37 BST

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Challenge Roth 2026 set for a star-studded line-up. Here’s how to watch and who to look out for

The 2026 edition of this legendary Bavarian long-distance race is set to be one for the ages. Here’s everything you need to know and how to watch…

28 June 2026 / 11:05 BST28 June 2026 / 11:07 BST