Sports
220 Triathlon
Q: ONE ARM FEELS STRONGER WHEN I SWIM... CAN THIS BE FIXED AND WILL IT BE AFFECTING MY STROKE?
A You've probably noticed, and you may have been told, that one of your arms is more effective than the other at creating propulsion.
2 min |
July 2024
220 Triathlon
A GAME OF SINGLES
Our man Brunty ponders the performance of pro triathletes recently in single-discipline events – and how it compares to his own...
3 min |
July 2024
220 Triathlon
MONSIEUR RELIABLE
Frenchman Léo Bergère leapt into the limelight in 2022 with his first-ever WICS victory at the Grand Final - and with it the world crown. Since then he's become a regular podium-placer in all distances - most notably in Paris last summer. Now, fresh from a second place at Singapore T10o, he's got his eyes on some big prizes...
7 min |
July 2024
220 Triathlon
HOW TO GO FROM BEGINNER TO ELITE
FROM RUNNING A MARATHON IN 04:34 TO COMPETING AS AN ELITE, ANYA CULLING HAS PLENTY OF TIPS TO SHARE AS SHE TARGET SA MOVE INTO TRIATHLON...
1 min |
July 2024
220 Triathlon
Q: CAN A RIP IN MY WETSUIT BE MENDED?
A I feel your pain. Nothing quite compares to the sick feeling you get after putting a hole in your wetsuit - especially with race season coming up!
2 min |
July 2024
220 Triathlon
GUIDES FOR GOLD
Many of us will never make it to the Olympic Games... Or could we? British Triathlon's drive to find new paratriathlon guides could offer ambitious, talented age-groupers the chance of a lifetime.
7 min |
July 2024
220 Triathlon
WHAT ALISTAIR BROWNLEE DID NEXT...
Alistair Brownlee signed off from his racing career six months ago. Since then, it’s been boxsets, beer and Benidorm... Or not, as we discovered on catching up with Britain’s busiest retiree
8 min |
July 2024
220 Triathlon
SUNGOD FORTY2s SUNGLASSES
£110 Is this new design from the rising eyewear brand one for triathletes?
1 min |
July 2024
220 Triathlon
IRONMAN GOES ALL-IN ON KONA
Triathlon's most famous World Championship returns to Hawaii as a one-day event from 2026, but is it a step back for the sport?
2 min |
July 2024
220 Triathlon
10 WAYS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH TRAINING HARD
Here are Anya Culling's top 10 tips on how to go from zero to hero in your choice of sport...
3 min |
July 2024
220 Triathlon
"THIS ODDLY-SHAPED BODY STILL HAS SOME INCREDIBLE THINGS LEFT IN IT!"
With a rare form of dwarfism, Zach Josie's triathlon journey has had its challenges. But none as big as Challenge Roth...
2 min |
July 2024
220 Triathlon
TOO FAST? CHANCE WOULD BE A FINE THING...
With a pro athlete recently DQ'd for going too fast on the bike, Brunty wonders whether this is something that would ever bother mere mortals...
3 min |
June 2025
220 Triathlon
POOL GOGGLES
Looking for a set of goggles for long pool sessions or indoor racing? I’ve tested six new pairs...
8 min |
June 2025
220 Triathlon
RACE SMART IN OPEN WATER
GAINING THE EDGE IN A TRIATHLON SWIM ISN'T ALL ABOUT SPEED...
5 min |
June 2025
220 Triathlon
BEST OF BRITISH
From almost quitting the sport to finishing the 2024 T100 season in eighth place overall, India Lee's last 12 months have been transformative, to say the least. We caught up with the top Brit just before she flew to Singapore to talk health, wealth and whether Kona is for her or not...
6 min |
June 2025
220 Triathlon
"STAYING POSITIVE AND ACTIVE IS A PRIORITY"
With a diagnosis of young-onset rheumatoid arthritis, Izzy lane could have let her condition stop her. Instead, she's become a powerhouse of sport, training others and achieving her own fitness goals.
2 min |
June 2025
220 Triathlon
BIB SHORTS
Warmer weather is here, so it's time to get your knees out and your long ride on... Here’s 12 sets of summer bib shorts ready to accompany you!
10+ min |
June 2025
220 Triathlon
HEALTHY HOMEMADE TAKEAWAYS
Struggling to give up your Deliveroo..? There could be a healthier way. Here's Kate Percy with four homemade versions of classic takeaways
10+ min |
June 2025
220 Triathlon
THE FUTURE TRIATHLON TRAINING?
An innovative academy in sunny Mallorca aims to nurture and inspire young talent, creating the triathletes of the future. We headed out to see how On Running, Canyon and Sailfish are hoping to create the opportunity of a lifetime along with one Coach Javier Gomez...
7 min |
June 2025
220 Triathlon
THE NEED FOR SPEED
Racing a draft-legal event for the first time and seeded in the championship wave, can Michelle Farrow conquer the circuit at the Castle Combe Chilly Du?
7 min |
June 2025
220 Triathlon
TRI WILL ALWAYS TURN TO PARTICIPATION
The start of 2025 has been a reminder that while the pros might be important to organisations, it's the amateurs who deliver the profits.
3 min |
June 2025
220 Triathlon
GOMEZ 2.0
He may have hung up the tri-suit for good, but as one of the sport's greats Javier Gomez is now hoping that some of that star power will rub off on the next generation as he moves into phase two of his career: the pro coach. We caught up with the legend of tri to talk role reversal, Olympic regrets and what he says needs to change in WTCS racing...
8 min |
June 2025
220 Triathlon
33 ESSENTIAL ENDURANCE TIPS
Going long this year? Then you'll need to work on your endurance, or you'll be more struggling sloth than Duracell bunny... Here's how to supercharge your stamina with the latest research-backed strategies.
10+ min |
June 2025
220 Triathlon
RACING A TRIATHLON AS A TEAM
THERE ARE HUGE BENEFITS TO RACING A TRIATHLON AS A TEAM. IT'S A CHANCE TO WORK TO YOUR STRENGTHS AND ADD TO THE FUN. HERE'S HOW...
5 min |
April 2025
220 Triathlon
THIS IS WHY WE DO IT
As he bids adieu to 220 Triathlon, coach Ben reflects on why we keep training and racing, even when we can't all be winners...
2 min |
April 2025
220 Triathlon
PLANT-POWERED PERFORMANCE
Keen to maximise your performance and reduce the amount of meat you eat? Then Michelin-starred chef and sports nutritionist Alan Murchison is the man to ask.
3 min |
April 2025
220 Triathlon
LONDON CALLING
In an event for the ages, COROS athlete Alex Yee will take on this year's TCS London Marathon. Here's how he's training for it...
7 min |
April 2025
220 Triathlon
KIT ZONE
THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS
6 min |
April 2025
220 Triathlon
THE RIEL DEAL
He's Belgium's Mr Consistent, and after a triumphant season on the new Tioo circuit is now considered one of the world's top middle-distance athletes. We caught up with Marten Van Riel as he gears up for his toughest year yet...
6 min |
April 2025
220 Triathlon
TACKLE THE TOUGHEST CONDITIONS
When the going gets tough... We ask the toughest for advice. Meet three professional athletes known for conquering the most gruelling swim, bike and run conditions...
10 min |