How can I make sure I take on enough fuel during the bike and run legs of a triathlon?
Joel Enoch explains how to make sure you get all the nutrients you need for completing the bike and run legs
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
How to do tricep dips
Tricep dips are a great strength exercise for triathletes.Here’s how to do them
Tom Bishop’s latest training sessions and advice
It might be December, but Tom Bishop has his eyes firmly on his future and the prize of a place on Team GB at Tokyo. Here he shares the latest on his winter training progress, with tips for age groupers.
Forearm strains: what they are, and how to treat and prevent them
Hand and rehab physiotherapist Juliet Slade explains all you need to know about forearm strains, including causes, treatment, and prevention
Tom Bishop’s winter training regime
It’s December and Tom Bishop is back in full training mode, despite the short days and cold temperatures
How to prepare for an extreme triathlon
A conventional Ironman not enough for you? Then welcome to the fast-growing extreme triathlon scene, a world of leaping from ferries, scaling mountains and unforgettable memories. Sean McFarlane has all the advice you need to tackle Norseman, Celtman and co.
Lionel Sanders on Kona 2019, beating Jan Frodeno and his favourite indoor training sessions
He’s the candid king of indoor training who went from wayward teen to record-breaking Ironman. But what has Lionel Sanders learnt in this most turbulent of seasons? Here, he opens up on regrets, Zwift and facing Frodeno
3 Ironman fitness tests for gauging progress
Include these three tests every eight to 12 weeks to gauge progress and help set training zones, ideally in a recovery week and with 48hrs between tests…
Circulatory system: what it is and how exercise affects it
Professor Mark Whiteley explains how your circulatory, or cardiovascular, system works, and how exercise helps keep it working efficiently, both in the short and long term
How elite Tom Bishop evolves and adapts his training during lockdown
It’s the first day of England’s new lockdown and GB triathlete Tom Bishop goes back to training solo
10 of the best ways to lose your dignity when entering water
Is it possible to enter water with poise and precision? asks Martyn Brunt Or should you just accept all dignity will be lost?
How important is protein at breakfast for muscle growth?
A new study suggests morning protein is key to maximising performance gains. James Witts delves deeper…
Ruth Astle on Zwift, staying motivated and off-season fitness
This year Ruth Astle (née Purbrook) turned pro after a phenomenal 2019 season, which saw her crowned the fastest female age-grouper at Kona. 2020 has hardly gone the way she envisaged her first year as a pro going. Here’s how she coped with the strangest of seasons
A day in the life of Tom Bishop
What’s a typical training day like for an elite GB triathlete? Tom Bishop shares a normal autumn 24hrs, just before the November lockdown was announced
Are long legs good for running?
Do those with long legs always run faster than those with shorter limbs? Joel Enoch explains the relationship between leg length and run speed.
How to deal with suffering in ultra endurance events
As your challenges get longer and harder, how do you deal with the increase in suffering? Deca triathlete and Brutal Tri organiser Claire Smith is someone who knows how
What causes chafing, and why do I get it when cycling and swimming?
Suffer with chafing? Here is some treatment and prevention advice from physiotherapist Phil Burt
What is a duathlon?
A duathlon is a multisport event composed of three elements, but just two sports; running and cycling
Can professional triathletes still win Ironman world titles in their 40s?
With athletes like Jan Frodeno and Mirinda Carfrae still racing strong, tri is set to shatter the myth that you cannot be a world champion in your fifth decade, says Tim Heming
Which part of the front crawl swim stroke is most important for developing speed?
Want to get faster in the swim? John Wood explains the best part of the front crawl stroke to work on
Do tendon injuries or ligament injuries heal faster?
In theory tendon injuries should heal quicker than ligament injuries, due to a better blood supply, says physiotherapist Juliet Slade, but that is not always the case…
How much hip extension do I need when I run?
Dave Cripps explains the role hip extension plays in running and debates whether it’s something you should aim to improve
Bone stress injuries: How can I prevent and treat them?
Physio Brad Beer explains all you need to know about bone-stress injuries, including what they are and how to prevent them
3 biggest triathlon mistakes to avoid – according to Tom Bishop
British Triathlon elite Tom Bishop is beginning to turn his hand to coaching, and tells 220 the common errors he’s seen through a career spent in multisport
