How much should you reach in front crawl?
Wondering if you should stretch forward more in your front crawl stroke, so you can reach for more water? John Wood explains why this could actually make you lose momentum.
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
Strain versus sprain: what’s the difference?
Confused about the differences between a strain and a sprain? Physiotherapist Larissa Christian explain how the two different, yet similar-sounding, injuries differ and how to treat and prevent them
Training between triathlons: free 8-week plan
Just how do you balance key training sessions, races, and adequate recovery time? Dermott Hayes has the training plan you need
What is a trapped nerve?
Physiotherapist Denis Murphy explains what is meant by a trapped nerve, why triathletes are particularly vulnerable to developing trapped nerves, and how you can treat them.
The next Ironman superstars
From Alistair Brownlee to Javier Gomez and Sarah True, we pick five of the rising superstars set to shake up the world of Ironman
What specific strength training should female athletes do?
Should women do the same strength training as men, or do they need more specific exercises? Matt Sanderson of Triathlon Coaching UK explains more
How to taper for Ironman
Wondering what activities/fuelling you should do during your taper week, before an Ironman triathlon? We asked top Ironman pro Tim Don for his advice
Top 10 adventure travel destinations
Hankering to travel to some far-flung, exotic destination but worried about maintaining your race-fitness in the process? Check out our pick of the best non-tri activities for the active and adventurous traveller from across the globe
How much aerobic swimming should you include in your training programme?
220 swim coach John Wood explains how much aerobic swim training you should include in your training
Hilly Ironmans: how should you pace the run?
Got a hilly Ironman coming up, and wondering how to cope with hills on the run leg and how you should pace it? Scott Findlay, triathlon coach for the Hartree Jets, has this advice.
70.3 bike tips and sessions from David McNamee
Ironman pro and Kona top 3 podium finisher David McNamee shares his top tips for smashing the middle-distance bike leg
70.3 run advice and sessions from Will Clarke
Ironman pro Will Clarke shares his top tips and sessions for conquering the middle-distance run leg
70.3 swim advice and sessions from Lucy Charles-Barclay
Ironman 70.3 world champion and former top open water swimmer Lucy Charles passes on her top tips and swim sessions for mastering the middle-distance swim
The ultimate race-prep swim session
Achieve the perfect swim start with these short, sharp race-ready workouts
How does swimming with a snorkel help your front crawl?
Wondering just how beneficial snorkels are for improving your front crawl, and what the advantages and disadvantages of using them are? John Wood explains all
How to train smart
Worried you’re training too hard? You’re not alone. Triathletes often tread a fine line between peak performance and deep-rooted fatigue. Thankfully, we’re here to help you train smart
Cycling saddle sores: how to prevent them
Always getting saddle sores when cycling and fed up of them impacting your bike training? Former head physiotherapist for British Cycling Phil Burt explains how to prevent them
Fallen arches: what are they?
We explain what causes flat feet and the problems they can cause people, and what can be done to help alleviate the discomfort/pain
Why do I sweat a lot?
Sweat a lot when working out? It doesn’t mean you’re not fit says Andy Blow. Here he explains why fitter people can sweat more than the unfit…
220 Triathlon Woburner race tips
Piers Vallance, 2017’s Woburner winner, offers up his race-beating tips to tackle the 220-sponsored middle-distance event this September
The Ironman bike leg: how to stay focussed for 180km
Racing your first Ironman soon and wondering how the heck you stay focused for the 180km? Here’s Ironman pro Tim Don with the answers…
Front crawl: how can I stop swallowing lots of water when I swim?
Do you take in lots of water via your mouth when you swim front crawl? John Wood explains what could be going wrong in your stroke to cause this and how you can prevent it.
What is a physiotherapist and what do they do?
Specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist and strength and conditioning coach Uzo Ehiogu explains the role of a physiotherapist
12 things I learnt from my first Ironman-distance triathlon
After a decade spent stinking out shorter-distance triathlons, 220’s Matt Baird finally made his Iron debut at the UK Ultimate Triathlon in 2018. Following punctures, a spot of vomit and blisters the size of golf balls, he survived to tell the tale in 15 and a half hours. Here’s what he learnt…
