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…
Looking to add some extra warmth to your cold-water swims? Editor Helen Webster finds out if this hooded vest from Huub is the answer…
You might have heard people talk about ‘Jeffing’, but what is it, how can it help you and should you try it?
Is this entry-level wetsuit a good buy for triathletes? Editor and open-water swimming coach Helen Webster finds out…
Looking for a new swimsuit that is suited to training and also better for the environment? Here is our pick of the best sustainable swimwear for women
The future’s bright, the future’s… an AMOLED display, right? Helen Webster finds out as she reviews the second-generation Garmin Epix
Fit is king when it comes to choosing a wetsuit for open-water swimming and triathlon – but how tight should your wetsuit be and will it stretch? Here is all the info you need.
Planning some training and wondering how long a swimming pool is in the UK? From 25m to longer, here is all the info you need
Get more from your pool sessions by adding a kickboard to your kit bag. Here are five of the best we’ve found to buy online now.
Looking for some inspiration to kick-start your swimming? Grab a bucket of popcorn and pick from our list of the best films about swimming…
The three-time Ironman and 70.3 world champion has announced he will be racing Norseman this year
Is a made-to-measure option the best solution to finding the perfect wetsuit? Helen Webster tests the Snugg Slipstream to find out…
Heading to the pool for the first time? Or after a break? Then there are a few bits of kit you’ll need first. Dive in to our round-up of the best swimming equipment for beginners
Alistair Brownlee has announced he will compete in the Ironman 70.3 Middle East Championship Bahrain on Friday, as part of a relay team
You may have heard open-water swimmers talk about the afterdrop, especially during the winter. But what is the afterdrop – and what causes it?
Looking to improve your knowledge or find a gift for the swimmer in your life? Then our list of the best books about swimming is the place to start
Wondering what your SWOLF score is and how it can make you a better swimmer? Here are all the answers
The Arc’teryx Norvan LT commands a high price tag, but is it worth the investment? Helen Webster finds out
What happened when 220’s Editor decided to take on 6km in Wimbleball Lake at the Exmoor Swim?
Is the Hoka Speedgoat 5 one of the best trail running shoes on the market? Editor Helen Webster puts it to the test to find out
Is it possible to get a decent training swim in a ‘wild’ swimming spot? Or are the tales of pollution, debris and other hazards true enough to make it tricky for triathletes? We went for a swim to find out…
There are lots of things to think about when choosing your swimming goggles. I explain how you can find the right ones.
Enhance your swim training by adding a pull buoy to your kit bag. Here, we round up the best pull buoy deals around…
Adding a set of swim fins to your training bag can help make drills easier and more efficient. Here are our pick of the best swim fins for pool training…
