“I just want to experience everything”

In 2016, triathlete Nigel Shaddick was diagnosed with cancer and given just 12 months to live. Five years on he’s in remission and has just completed the gruelling Starman Night Triathlon

Winter Training Masterclass

Don’t let the cool, dark and wet months dampen your enthusiasm to progress. Here, we deliver the essential strategies and sessions to forge a stronger, more technically-gifted you…

“I've Always Used Sport to Cope With Stress”

Lorry driver Kevin Freeman took up sport to help him through his wife’s battle with MS. Next year, he’s off to Kona…

ALLOY ASSAULT

CARBON BIKES MAY HAVE A CERTAIN ASPIRATIONAL QUALITY ABOUT THEM, BUT THE TOP ALUMINIUM OPTIONS ARE STILL WORTHY OF YOUR CONSIDERATION, SAYS MATTHEW LOVERIDGE. HERE, HE PUTS TWO UNDER THE MICROSCOPE

BATTLE ROYALE - ARMY VS RAF VS NAVY

Triathlons are competitive by their very nature, but when you add in a rivalry that’s spanned decades, things go to a whole new level. Step forward the Inter-Services Triathlon…

DRAFTING XCLUDER

A former pro from New Zealand has led the development of an ingenious solution to overcome the blight of long-distance triathlon and make for fairer racing

BIKE LIGHTS

Bike lights are vital for cranking up your safety through winter. We test four…

IN IT FOR THE SWAG

After a particularly generous race in Scotland that handed out free whiskey, Brunty reflects on past goody (and some not-so goody) bags

OPEN-WATER masterclass (IN THE POOL!)

THE 2021 TRIATHLON RACE SEASON HAS DRAWN TO A CLOSE BUT THAT DOESN’T MEAN YOU CAN’T PRACTISE SPECIFIC OPEN-WATER TECHNIQUES IN THE POOL READY FOR 2022. HERE’S HOW…

WATTS OCCURING

Delayed but unbowed, the SWYD Triathlon returned to Wales’ Barry Island in October for a fresh round of old-school racing. Going international and picnic-free was Matt Baird

15 Tips How To Have A Post Season Refresh

As racing comes to an end, it’s time to turn your attention to the off-season. But before you throw yourself into a winter of training, it’s important to give your body a refresh. Here’s how…

LET THE RIVALRY BEGIN

The PTO put on a dramatic spectacle in Slovakia at the Collins Cup, but with more major races planned the competition is now on among race organisers…

Going To Extremes

BELIEVE IT OR NOT, NO ONE HAS EVER CYCLED THE LENGTH OF GREAT BRITAIN, RAN UP THE HIGHEST MOUNTAINS OR SWAM THE LONGEST LAKES IN ONE GO… UNTIL NOW.MEET FRANKIE TINSLEY, THE MAN WHO TOOK ON THE EPIC 16-DAY TALISMAN TRIATHLON…

PROJECT PARIS 2021

PARIS 2024 WILL BE HERE BEFORE WE REALISE, BUT AFTER SIX NEW FACES STOOD ON THE INDIVIDUAL PODIUM IN TOKYO, IS IT TIME FOR A NEW GENERATION OF OLYMPIANS, OR THE LAST STAND OF THE OLD GUARD?

WOMEN'S TRAINING

This month, we take a look at how to train and race effectively over 60…

“I WAS RUNNING FROM LIFE”

Former footballer Luke Tyburski opens up about his complicated relationship with endurance sports and mental health

INDOOR TRAINING Masterclass

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN, WHEN YOU DUST OFF YOUR TURBO TRAINER FOR BIG BIKING GAINS. THANKFULLY, THE EVOLUTION OF TRAINERS AND SOFTWARE MEANS FITNESS NO LONGER COMES AT THE SACRIFICE OF FUN…

GULP IT DOWN!

Research suggests that gulping is better than sipping when it comes to sports drinks…

ALPINE ASCENTS

Widely recognised as the most mountainous triathlon in France, the Madeleine Triathlon is no easy feat. After spending four hours tackling the course, Anne-Sophie knows this all too well. Here’s how she got on…

Busby automatic incident detection app

A new app designed to keep you safe on the fly by alerting your emergency contacts

All Roads Lead to Leeds

It's been the epicentre triathlon for more than a decade, but what makes Leeds so special? And after the triumphs of the Brownlees and heights of the World Triathlon Series races, can the city sustain its track record of success? Tim Heming heads to Yorkshire to find out

HOW TO AVOID DEATH BY DATA!

As triathletes, we’re inundated with tech promising to enhance our performance. But for many it can be bewildering and even damaging. The Prof’s advice? Start small…

FUELLING PIONEERS

Science in Sport is edging ever closer to their 30th birthday. As James Witts finds out, their longevity is thanks to evidence-based foundations…

THE ONLY WAY IS UP

Just one week after a taste of victory at the National Breca Swimrun Championships, 220’s Kate Milsom headed to Wiltshire for the inaugural Outlaw Half Bowood. Could she take the tape again… or would the hills have something to say about that?

RUNNING FREE

Brunty’s struck upon the latest sporting must-do – trail runs! Fresh(ish) from a recent challenge, here he explains their appeal…

LEARN TO TRIUMPH OVER FAILURE

FAILURE IS A PART OF SPORT THAT WE’LL ALL EXPERIENCE AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER. BUT IT’S NOT ALWAYS EASY TO GO THROUGH. SO HOW CAN WE IMPROVE OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH FAILURE AND TURN IT INTO SOMETHING VALUABLE?

WOMEN'S TRAINING

Women of a certain age should avoid trampolining, right? And we should always cross our legs when we sneeze? Wrong! Here’s why and how we can protect our pelvic floor as we age…

PUSH YOUR LIMITS

What’s it like to take your favourite multisport discipline and push it to the extreme? Taking on the 8.4km Coniston End-to-End Swim, the Fred Whitton Sportive and the London Marathon, it’s over to our age-groupers to share their pain

Speed Quest Leaves Sport Flat

As Ironman 70.3 Exmoor exits the global tri scene after 12 years, there are fears the long-distance challenge is being diluted. Tim Heming explains

“I Just Pretend I'm A Kid Again. It's Pure Joy”

At 87 years young, Sister Madonna Buder has more than 325 triathlon finishes to her credit – and the ‘Iron Nun’ has no plans to slow down