Ironman: how to train for a PB
Iron-distance racing may be debilitating but, at its heart, the training principles are simple. Iron legend Mark Kleanthous reveals his top 10 tips for racing faster and reaching your goals …
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
5 foods that…revive tired muscles
These 5 foods will help your tired and fatigued muscles to recover quicker
How to get more comfortable in the aero position on the bike
Do you struggle to maintain the aero position on the bike? Joe Beer explains three ways you can help improve your comfort
15 training tips for the advanced triathlete
Are you a seasoned triathlete wanting to fine tune your training ? Here are some tips from top tri coaches and experts
Stretches that help boost run performance and ease T2 discomfort
Many triathletes complain that they just can’t find their run legs off the bike. Luckily, Emma Deakin has the stretches that will boost your run performance…
Research shows women outlast men during dynamic muscle exercises
In the battle of the sexes, although men may be stronger physically, it’s women who win on muscle endurance say scientists.
6 tips for beating stomach troubles
Stomach troubles when racing and training are a common problem for triathletes. Here are some tips for beating them from Warren Pole
How to interpret data to see if your performance is improving
Do you know how to use all the data your multisport watch is giving you? If not, coach Joe Beer is here to explain everything you need to know.
How to come back from a running injury
Recovering from a running injury? Here’s some advice from one of the UK’s leading sports scientists and marathon specialists, Professor John Brewer
40 tips for nailing the Ironman marathon
You just swam 3.8km, Then cycled 180km. Wondering how you’re then going to smash out a decent marathon time? Fear not. Here to help you are some of triathlon’s fastest long-distance runners
Why you should go for a bike ride the day before your race
Should you go for a bike ride the day before your triathlon? Yes says Nik Cook as it will get your legs ready for racing
Why are coconuts good for you and how do they help your sports performance?
Heard about the health benefits of coconuts and wondering whether including them in your diet will help your triathlon performance? Lucy-Ann Prideaux explains all
How to peak for your ‘A’ race
From tapering your training to nailing your nutrition, Andy Blow explains how you can peak at the optimal time and achieve maximum results for all your hard work…
5 not-so-serious rules for surviving swim training and racing
220’s Martyn Brunt, with his own unique brand of humour, offers up five not-so-serious golden rules for those dipping a toe into triathlon waters
8 lessons I learnt from my first triathlon
After one triathlon digital ed Debbie Graham is hooked on the sport. Here’s what the triathlon newbie learnt from her supersprint debut
Exercise-induced anaemia: what it is and how to avoid it
Exercise-induced anaemia is more common than you’d think – but it can be avoided… says Andrew Hamilton
14 race-day nutritional questions answered
Worrying about your nutrition on race-day and all the things that could go wrong when going long, from being sick or getting diarrhoea to the value of post-race beers? We answer 14 commonly asked questions that will hopefully put your mind at rest
How valuable are physiological performance tests for predicting your Ironman potential?
220’s Staff Writer Jack Sexty headed to OTE’s Performance Centre for a full physiological test ahead of his m-dot debut in Lanza. but how well can lab numbers predict performance? Over to our lab rat…
Transitions: The physiological changes your body goes through
Brick sessions are ideal for getting our body used to triathlon transitions, but what happens physiologically when you swap sports? Sarah Green, consultant rehab physio for Six Physio, explains…
5 freestyle swim drills to improve your propulsion and feel
The propulsive phase is a key area of the swim stroke that’s predominantly executed below the surface of the water. Here, with the help of our underwater photo sequences, you’ll gain a clearer picture of the specific movements.
Why can’t I swim straight freestyle?
Struggle to swim straight in front crawl? It could be due to your technique, says Dan Bullock. Here, he explains four possible causes…
Why enjoying a sugary drink with a protein-rich meal may not be a good idea
Scientists have found enjoying a sugar-sweetened drink with a high-protein meal may negatively affect energy balance, alter food preferences and cause the body to store more fat.
7 off-road/quirky non-tri races to enter
All your races don’t have to be triathlons. From racing horses to slogs and bogs, here are our favourite UK events that’ll help improve your fitness, skills and race savviness…
Jan Frodeno’s key Ironman training sessions and advice
Survival is often the name of the game in Ironman. But don’t resign yourself to scraping through just yet… Smash it instead with world record holder Jan Frodeno’s go-faster advice
