HOW TO FLY TO THE FINISH LINE Part 2

A few issues ago we met the Wiggle x HOKA Flyers, a mega competition-winning age-group team. Now, with their race goal Ironman Wales looming on the horizon, we catch up with them to reflect on the highs and lows of their journey so far...

Changing Lanes

Alistair and Jonny Brownlee have been the poster boys of short-course triathlon for the last decade. But with Alistair’s move into the long-course arena and the pair currently beset with injury woes, what’s next for the sport’s star siblings? We caught up with them postLeeds WTCS to report on their current health, their changing dynamic and Jonny's reflections on that that bone-breaking crash…

10 Lessons From the Ironman World Champs

The elite racers thrilled and inspired in equal measure at the Ironman Worlds in St. George at the start of may. But what can age-groupers glean from the pro triumphs and travails in utah? Here are our 10 key takeaways...

ROAD-RIDING Masterclass

YOU'RE ON YOUR BIKE FOR THE GREATEST CHUNK OF TIME, SO THAT'S ARGUABLY WHERE THE GREATEST GAINS CAN BE HAD. HERE'S ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW...

FOREIGN AFFAIRS

On a recent cushty work trip to the home of cycling, Belgium, Brunty got thinking about his favourite overseas racing locations...

Q&A BEST OF BRITISH ALISTAIR & JONNY BROWNLEE

There was a time in triathlon when the Brownlee Brothers seemed invincible, and topping a World Series podium looked as easy as stripping a wetsuit. But sport and its stars evolve, and now in their 30s with changing goals and aspirations, the Leeds siblings are striking out on different paths, still confident they have what it takes to rule swim, bike and run. Let's have a catch-up with tri's superstars...

THE BEST POLICY IS TO READ THE SMALL PRINT

A recent crash in Ironman 70.3 Mallorca throws a spotlight on insurance for overseas races and making sure you have the right level of cover

ONE MORE TRI

On 6 March 2019, triathlete Sam Perkins had his world turned upside down when he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Determined to do as much as possible in the time he had left, Sam set out on a mission to complete one more triathlon. After two years of pandemic-related delay, the day finally arrived in May. Here, Tim Heming recounts that emotional day...

Epic Tri Fails

Yes, even the world's best triathletes have had their fair share of multisporting moments. Here they share their most embarrassing mishaps... and what they learnt from them

Usa Tri Factor Could Be Olympic Trifecta

Triathlon is ready to be sworn in as a fully-fledged women’s college sport in the US

Power Training Masterclass

If you're serious about making every bike session count, a power meter's a must-have. Here's how to extract the most from your wattage analyser...

WOMEN'S TRAINING

Are you getting the right energy balance to support your endurance training? Most likely not. Here we explain the dangers of insufficient fuelling…

LET THERE BE CAKE

Brunty's been musing on how his race- e-picking criteria has significantly changed over his near three decades of competing...

ONE FOR ALL

IS IT POSSIBLE TO USE ONE BIKE FOR EVERYTHING? YES, SAYS WARREN ROSSITER. HERE ARE TWO WORTH CONSIDERING FOR UNDER £3,500…

HOW TO TRI ON A BUDGET

Triathlon has never been known as a 'cheap' sport, but in a post-pandemic era, with living costs hitting astronomical new highs, how is it possible to continue racing your beloved hobby without overly compromising either your bank balance or your experience? We investigate...

FINDING FREEDOM IN THE FELLS

Determined to create her own winter multisport adventure and escape the jaws of London. Sophie Radcliffe heads to the Lake District for a DIY tri to remember...

KIT ZONE THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

We test some of the best new kit on the market, including this £170 swimsuit

BUYER'S GUIDE: IRONMAN TRI-SUITS

A tri-suit built specifically for long-distance is a must if you want to race in comfort.We put nine to the test

BREAK THROUGH Your BARRIERS

The race season's on the horizon but you're stuck in a performance rut. Thankfully, our quartet of experts are here to help you out of it and to push you to the next level...

Energy Bars

They're central to every serious triathlete's fuelling strategy but, as we discover, not all bars are equal. James Wills tests 11 of the top energy bars out there...

Around the World...

In 120 iron-distance triathlons could one man make history and become the first person to ever swim, bike and run their way around the globe? From Munich to Munich via the World, here's Jonas Deichmann's incredible tri story...

How to Build Your Best Season Ever

Fingers crossed, the 2022 race season will be back to pre-pandemic levels of normality. So, with that in mind, it's time to start looking at the psychological strategies that will turn your goal-setting into goal-getting...

Golden Girl

She's the reigning Olympic, Commonwealth, world and Xterra champion. She's her home country Bermuda's only Olympic gold medallist and had a national holiday (and a hill!) named after her. She's even a Dame. Yes, it's the one and only Flora Duffy and she's here to talk exclusively with 220...

TRIATHLON FOR ALL?

World Triathlon has yet to enter the transgender-athlete-in-sport debate, but as more sports face high-profile examples of trans women transitioning and achieving resounding victories, it's time for action and leadership in a sport revered for its equality. But how and where to even begin when the answer requires finding the right balance between inclusion and fairness? Tim Heming reports

NUTRITION

When you're juggling training, work, and family, the last thing you need is to be spending hours in the kitchen. Here are four recipes that are big on nutrition but short on prep...

The man who could be KING

Over four short months in 2021, Norway's Kristian Blummenfelt became Olympic champion, world champion, and the world's fastest Ironman. Not bad for a boy from Bergen - a town not known for its summer sports. We caught up with the man of the moment to reflect on that epic achievement, discover the secrets of the Norwegian team's success, and learn why Kristian believes he's still yet to tap into his full potential...

TRI-BIKE SHOES

If you're ready to fine-tune your performance and speed up transitions, tri-specific bike shoes are the way forward. Jack Sexty slides into six pairs...

HOW TO FLY TO THE FINISH LINE

One unforgettable competition prize has seen the formation of the Wiggle x HOKA Flyers. Destination? Ironman Wales. We caught up with the new age-group team and learnt from their band of experts at a recent training camp...

RACE-DAY WHEELS

If you want to speed up your bike leg, a wheel upgrade could knock minutes off an iron-distance race time compared to training rims. But which pair should you choose? Jack Sexty tests nine...

KIT ZONE

THE LATEST GEAR-TESTED BY EXPERTS