Triathlon transitions: Transition faster and more efficiently with our step-by-step guide
Want stress-free, quick and fast triathlon transitions that will help set you up for a PB? Then read on for our expert guide
Race-day Advice
What kind of triathlete are you? From mountains to mud and everything in between, here’s how to race to your strengths this season
The 2026 triathlon calendar is all but confirmed. Now it’s time for you to dig out the diary and plot your best
race season yet – and why not start with an advantage? Here are the best races to choose, based on what really gets you firing…
“The win at all costs mentality is good until it puts you in physical danger.” Exploring the dark side of elite racing
When heat becomes the fiercest rival on course – as we saw in Kona last year – those who master their pacing, fuelling and thermoregulation will thrive. But with the planet only getting hotter, how
can athletes – both pro and age-groupers – continue to race safely? Liz Barrett investigates…
The toughest 9 half-Ironman distance triathlons on the planet
Ironman 70.3, half iron, middle-distance. Whatever you want to call it, 113km racing is on the rise. But which is the world’s toughest 70.3 course? We crunch the stats to pick the hardest middle-distance triathlons from around the world…
Does sex really sabotage race day? Here’s what the science says
Avoid sex the night before competition or you’ll have a terrible race. That’s how the saying goes. But is there any truth behind the abstinence? 220 investigates…
How to master the Kona swim according to the previous course record holder
Previous Hawaii swim course record holder Jan Sibbersen gives his top tips to deliver your best performance during the 2.4 mile swim on race day.
Get ready for Ironman: Master your Ironman fuelling
Whether you’re racing Ironman later this year or next season, you’ll need a well-oiled nutrition strategy for 226km success. Here our experts offer their before, during and after-Ironman fuelling advice.
Refuel, reflect and cool down (literally): how to recover from a triathlon like a pro
Former pro and current coach Non Stanford explains how to recover from a triathlon so you’re raring to go for your next race
Top 12 weird and wacky races to challenge yourself in off-season
The triathlon season is over. Time to knuckle down on Zwift, right? Think again, with our essential guide to this winter’s weirdest and wackiest events.
Slaying the dragon: Our top tips for conquering Ironman Wales
Looking for tips to race Ironman Wales? Reads our advice on tackling one of the toughest long courses around
How to master open water swimming on race day
Gaining the edge in a triathlon swim isn’t all about speed. Here are 10 tips you need to know to improve your open water skills that you can implement today.
How to do the triathlon relay: 10 tips for racing triathlon as a team
There are huge benefits to racing a triathlon as a team. Whether you take part as a team of two or a team of three, it’s a chance to share the experience and work to your strengths. Here’s how to make it a race to remember…
Should I race a triathlon without socks?
Want to save valuable seconds in transition by racing sockless? Joel Enoch has this blister prevention advice and explains the pros and cons of going sockless
How to increase training volume
Gradually increasing training volume is crucial to allow the body time to adapt before race season, Greg Whyte explains why…
Are these the toughest short-course triathlons in the world?
Ironman racing may grab most of the ‘toughest triathlon’ headlines but short-course racing still throws up plenty of challenges to triathletes across the globe…
Triathlon clothing: What to wear for a triathlon
Picking the right triathlon clothing can save you precious seconds in transition and help make you more streamlined on the fly, so here’s our advice for what to wear for a triathlon
How to race well in the heat
A deterioration in performance is inevitable when racing triathlon in the heat. But those losses can be minimised with our proven heat-beating toolbox…
London Triathlon: Race info, tips and training advice
The London Triathlon is getting closer, so here’s tri coach Phil Paterson’s top tips for beginners at this UK classic
Celtman Extreme Triathlon: Race info, tips and training advice
Graeme Stewart not only won Celtman in 2013, but he’s also coached many successful finishers. Here are his top tips…
Triathlon race-day: How to do a course recce
Knowing the course can mean the difference between success and failure. Here we explain how to do a course recce to give you the best possible chance come race day…
Blenheim Palace Triathlon: Race info, tips and training advice
Want to know what to expect at one of the UK’s biggest triathlons? RG Active’s Phil Paterson has all the info you need to conquer the course
35 easy ways to boost your triathlon race-day performance
No-one ever said triathlon was easy, but there are sure-fire ways to make race day ‘easy-er’. And, as our cast of experts reveal here, small changes can have some of the biggest rewards…
Will water temperature affect your triathlon race-day swim?
With race season fast approaching, you may be wondering whether you’ll still have to swim if the water is chilly, or if you have to wear a wetsuit when it’s hot… Here we explain how the water temperature can affect your triathlon race-day swim…
The Slateman Triathlon: Race info, tips and training advice
Multiple-time podium finisher and triathlon coach Alex Foster shares his best advice on how to race the challenging Slateman
