How to become an Ironman age-group champion
Age-grouper and full-time insurance broker Brian Fogarty memorably won Ironman UK in 2019. Here his tri coach Matt Bottrill shares the secrets behind Brian’s phenomenal performance…
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
How to control your swim to build endurance
Hard work is critical for improving swim performance, but you also want to be able to finish races in control. Andrew Sheaff has the solutions to make you a more ‘sustainable’ swimmer
Baby black bean burritos
Packed full of protein and energy, these burritos are a great savoury snack option
Atlas mountain trail mix
For an energy and flavour-packed snack, why not try and make your own trail mix?
Fig, ginger and walnut slices
Try these flavour-rich fig, ginger and walnut slices for an energy hit
Peanut butter and jam bites
For a sweet and salty treat packed with energy, try out our peanut butter and jam bites
How Kristian Blummenfelt plans to win Kona
Long-course racing records are not only being broken but obliterated on a regular basis. And it’s one nation – and one man – in particular that’s winning the speed wars. We speak to the scientist who’s making Kristian Blummenfelt fly…
Five beginner-friendly triathlon swims in the UK
We take a look at some of the best domestic races for building up confidence in the water
How to use a pull buoy for maximum improvement
Pull buoys, when used correctly, can vastly improve your swim performance. Top US swim coach Andrew Sheaff explains how…
Is wild swimming safe in the UK?
Is it possible to get a decent training swim in a ‘wild’ swimming spot? Or are the tales of pollution, debris and other hazards true enough to make it tricky for triathletes? We went for a swim to find out…
10 tips to conquer any long-course triathlon
What exactly does it take to complete a long-distance triathlon? Here we speak to a group of age-groupers who recently took on Ironman Wales and share their top 10 most important lessons learnt…
How to qualify for Kona: seven steps to follow
Got your sights on getting to the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii? Here’s our seven-step guide to securing a Kona slot…
How much does it cost to race Kona?
Got your eye on qualifying for the Ironman World Championships, but wondering how much it would actually cost to do the race? Matt Baird does the sums
David McNamee shares his key Zwift sessions for Kona
Britain’s most successful male triathlete in Kona gives us the indoor sessions he relies on to help him reach the Ironman World Championship podium
15 ways to end your season on a high
How do you ensure your triathlon racing year ends in mighty and memorable multisport fashion? From pre-race prep to mid-event tactics, here are our surefire ways to finish the season with a bang…
How to breastfeed around training and exercising
As if having a baby isn’t disruptive enough to our usual exercise regime, but add in breastfeeding and it’s easier just to put it on the back-burner, right? Not so. It just requires some planning…
How to teach yourself to change gear in the water
Racing triathlon is rarely single-paced, so you need to be able to change gear to respond to what’s going on around you. Here’s how to learn to do that in the swim
How to train for your course
How do you train for a course if you can’t recce it or have similar topography near you? Over to our coaches for some top advice suitable for all age-groupers…
Why you should always have a plan B in training
Professor Greg Whyte explains why it’s imperative to adapt your off-season training plans to cover all eventualities
Do you burn more calories on your period?
Menstruating can take a lot out of the body, so surely that must mean more calorie burning, right? 220 staff writer Kate Milsom investigates…
Bulgar wheat and quinoa salad
For a light and nutritious salad packed full of energy, why not try this summery option
3 nutritional strategies to maximise your race performance
Have you ever considered nutritional ‘loading’? Maybe you should, as the three suggestions here are all designed to optimise your race performance…
How to become a faster and more efficient triathlete
From fish oil and fans to laces and Lycra, here are some simple tips and tricks that you can add to your training and racing repertoire to make you a faster and more efficient triathlete…
Are weighted vests useful for triathlon?
Training with a heavier load could improve several areas of tri fitness, but as with any increase in resistance caution is required. Coach Nick Beer explains how to use weighted vests safely…
