Kristian Blummenfelt: How to achieve a champion body and mind
A recent episode of Red Bull’s Mind Set Win podcast looks at the dynamic between Kristian Blummenfelt and his coach Olav Aleksander Bu and how they achieve sporting greatness…
How to use variation to improve your swim skills
Combining different strategies opens up new options, all of which will help you swim better and faster. Andrew Sheaff explains…
How long does protein last in your system and in your cupboard?
Does protein expire, and how long does it stay in your system? Here, nutrition specialist and SCI-MX’s New Product Development Manager Matthew Durkin answers these key questions…
How to choose a triathlon wetsuit
There’s a huge choice of wetsuits out there for triathletes and open-water swimmers, so where to begin? Start with looking at your swim technique, says 220 editor Helen Webster…
Latest news
Yee defeats Wilde for Cagliari WTCS three-peat
Britain’s Alex Yee got the better of New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde for a third successive win in Sardinia and cemented his position as favourite for Olympic gold
Beaugrand wins WTCS Cagliari in thrilling sprint finish
The France ace got the better of Germany’s Lisa Tertsch and GB’s Beth Potter as the fight for Olympic qualification came to a head in Sardinia
USA’s Pearson wins first WTCS race in Yokohama
Morgan Pearson ran to victory ahead of Australia’s Matt Hauser and Luke Willian, but it was a difficult day for Britain’s Jonny Brownlee and Hugo Milner
Yokohama WTCS: French women set stall out for Paris success
Leonie Periault won a first World Triathlon Championship Series race ahead of USA’s Taylor Knibb, with France team-mate Emma Lombardi in third
PTO and World Triathlon announce new anti-doping measures
The PTO has introduced some long-awaited anti-doping measures in association with World Triathlon. Here’s what you need to know…
How to watch the World Triathlon Championship Series Yokohama
The 2024 WTCS continues in Yokohama on Saturday 11 May. Here’s everything you need to know to catch all the action…
Ironman Texas 2024: Kat Matthews retains title as men’s race produces a shock
GB’s Kat Matthews fought through adversity to win the Ironman North American Champonship in Texas, with 24-year-old Tomas Rodriguez Hernandez running to a shock win in the men’s race
Best thermal wetsuits for swimming in 2024
Keen to keep training in open water this off-season? Then you might want to try one of the new guard of thermal swimming wetsuits. Helen Webster puts five to the test…
Training plans
Free 6-month Ironman training plan that’s simple to use
With bricks, race-pace efforts, open-water swims and the tapering period, this 6-month, easy-to-follow Ironman training plan will take you up to your big Ironman race day in optimum condition
Free Ironman 70.3 training plans
Moving up to a middle-distance triathlon and want some help with your training? Here’s all the advice you need plus two free training plans…
Free 6-month Olympic-distance training plan for beginners
Get set for your first-ever 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run with this six-month, beginner-friendly training plan…
Free 8-week sprint triathlon training plan
Racing a sprint-distance tri this season? Then you need our expert advice and eight-week sprint triathlon training plan to help guide you to the finish line
Free 8-week supersprint triathlon training plan
Want to try triathlon but don’t know how to start training? This eight-week super-sprint training plan will ease you in and before long you will be addicted to the sport
How to build your own triathlon training plan
A coach is a great investment, but you can also create your own programme if armed with the right tools. Here’s how…
Reviews
Trek Speed Concept SLR 9 review
The latest iteration of the legendary Speed Concept is here, and Trek says it’s the fastest bike it’s ever tested. Should you splash out? Jack Sexty takes this superbike for a spin…
Hoka Mach X review
Our reviewer fell in love with the all-new Hoka Mach X over the last few weeks. In his review, he explains why you might too…
Asics Metaspeed Edge+ review
Asics’ carbon running shoes can be seen on the feet of many pro triathletes, but are they worth the investment for age-groupers? We test the Metaspeed Edge+ to find out…
Fizik Transiro Aeris Long Distance R1 saddle review
On paper, Fizik’s all-new Transiro Aeris Long Distance R1 saddle sounds great, but does it perform as we’d expect? We find out
Wahoo Kickr Move review
Is the Wahoo Kickr Move the smart trainer we’ve been waiting for to make your indoor riding more realistic? Gear tester Jack Sexty finds out
Best tri-suits in 2024: 48 triathlon suits reviewed for men and women
Need a new triathlon suit? Here’s a comprehensive guide to 48 of the best tri-suits on the market for men and women – sleeved, sleeveless and Ironman – all independently reviewed by our experts
Zone3 Vanquish X wetsuit review
Does this suit, returning for another season, continue to have the X-factor? Editor Helen Webster finds out…
Nike Vaporfly 3 review
It’s the shoe that started the super shoe trend over five years ago, but is the Nike Vaporfly 3 still at the front of the pack? Matt Baird finds out…
On Cloudboom Echo 3 review
They may have propelled Gustav Iden to gold at the Ironman World Champs, but can these carbon run shoes from On transform your performance too?
Latest gear
Best triathlon wetsuits for all budgets
Need a new triathlon wetsuit to help you swim faster? Here are the best triathlon wetsuits out on the market, all independently reviewed by our experts
Cold water swimming gear: essential kit to keep you warm and safe
If you’re feeling brave enough, a dip outdoors can provide myriad performance benefits. But first, you need the right kit to keep you warm, safe and buoyant…
Best triathlon bike shoes in 2024 reviewed
As well as a good fit and a stiff sole, triathletes also need bike shoes that are easy to get on and off in a hurry. Jack Sexty and James Witts test 17 of the best triathlon bike shoes to see which ones tick all the boxes…
Best swimming watches to help you improve in 2024
Our expert testers take a look at eight of the best swim watches on the market right now
Best barefoot running shoes in 2024
Heard a lot about barefoot running and tempted to give it a go? These are the barefoot running shoes that can help you make it happen…
Best Garmin watch for running in 2024
A Garmin watch for running gives you all the insight you need to track your progress and improve your training. Here are some of our favourites
Best sustainable running shoes for 2024
Sustainability is more important than ever. Take care of your footprint with our picks from the best sustainable running shoes on the market right now
Best running sunglasses to keep your eyes protected in 2024
As summer approaches, shielding your eyes is extremely important, so here’s our list of some of the best running sunglasses on the market right now…
Best road bike helmets for triathlon in 2024
A well-chosen bike helmet will increase your safety, aerodynamics and riding comfort. But what’s the pick of the sub-£100 crop? Matt Baird tests 11…
Best wetsuit changing mats for swim, surf and triathlon
Protect your feet and your wetsuit with our top picks of the best wetsuit changing mats
Training advice
What are the benefits of cold-water swimming?
What are the benefits of cold water swimming and is it good for our health and mind? Find out here…
10 ways to swim straighter
With the launch of an innovative new ‘SwimStraight’ function on Form’s Smart Swim 2 goggles, we take a deep dive into why being able to swim in a straight line is so important to open-water swimmers…
What’s a good marathon time?
Training for a marathon or Ironman event and wondering what’d be a good run time? Pro runner and coach Steph Davis is here to help…
The toughest Ironman-distance triathlons ever
Make no mistake, all 14 of these Ironman-distance triathlons are tough and not for the faint-hearted, but which is the toughest long-distance triathlon of all? We crunch some stats to find out our toughest iron …
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…
