Best trail running shoes for men and women in 2024
Hitting the trails? Need shoes with grip, durability, drainage and a good sense of fun? Here’s our guide to the best and most robust and reliable off-road trail running shoe this winter…
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Best anti-chafing cream for triathletes in 2024
We explain why a good anti-chafing cream is really worth the investment and share the best anti-chafing creams for running, swimming and cycling
The best swim robes: 21 options to keep you warm and dry
Swimming outdoors and need a decent changing robe to keep you warm and dry? Here are some of the best on the market
The best budget triathlon kit for 2024: our top picks
Do high costs and a crazy amount of kit needed hold you back from doing triathlon? It’s true that tri’s not the cheapest sport, so here’s our favourite budget kit options to get you on that start line
Best running jackets: 8 top choices for men and women
A run jacket that battles the elements will provide an essential surge to your off-season training. The 220 team tests eight lightweight water-resistant run jackets
Best Black Friday wetsuit deals 2024
A wetsuit can be an expensive tri kit purchase, so make the most of these Black Friday deals with huge bargains on top triathlon wetsuits.
Best triathlon bags in 2024: 18 options rated and reviewed
A triathlon transition bag will make your racing life easier and can double as a travelling or commuting companion. We put 17 options to the test
12 of the best hydration packs for running and cycling
Hydration packs are a handy tool for long training runs, but are also essential for self-supported race days and cycling adventures. So which are the best hydration backpacks? Our experts put 12 to the test for running and cycling
Best bike lights: Options for helping you see and be seen
A good quality front and back bike light should be at the top of your list of essential bike gear. Here are some of our top picks
Braden Currie: Background, career highlights, quotes
Kiwi Braden Currie worked his way up from adventure racing to become a multiple Ironman winner, Xterra and national champion. Here’s his story so far…
Best cold water swimming hats and thermal swim caps in 2024
Want to keep open-water swimming during the winter, but struggling with putting your head under? Here are some of the best cold water swimming hats on the market…
What do you wear under a wetsuit?
New to triathlon or open-water swimming? Here’s what you should be wearing under your wetsuit so you stay warm and comfortable…
Best running shorts for women in 2025
Comfort, practicality and style in one package. We’re not asking much in a pair of women’s running shorts. Here, we look at nine of the best options on the market…
How many different ‘-athlon’ sports are there?
Keeping track of the many different ‘-athlon’ sports and their meanings is no small feat. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with a handy cheat sheet explaining the 12 different ‘-athlon’ sports. Have we forgotten any? Let us know…
Triathlon clothing: What to wear for a triathlon
Picking the right triathlon clothing can save you precious seconds in transition and help make you more streamlined on the fly, so here’s our advice for what to wear for a triathlon
Best neoprene socks for swimming in cold water
Want to keep open-water swimming during the winter, but feet suffering from the cold? Here are some of the best cold-water swimming socks you can buy right now…
Orca Aesir Flex swimrun wetsuit review
Orca says the Aesir Flex is the brand’s most flexible performance swimrun wetsuit yet. But does it deliver when it matters? Kate Milsom finds out
How to biohack your period for triathlon performance
Is it possible to biohack our periods to optimise triathlon training and recovery? Yes, and here’s how…
Best calf compression sleeves
Speed up your recovery and support your calves during exercise with our pick of the best calf compression sleeves
Best cheap running watches for tracking training in 2024
These cheap running watches from major brands can help keep your training on track and propel you to a new PB
How much can athletes win at the Ironman World Championship in Kona?
With big prize purses becoming more and more common in the word of elite racing, just how much can pros win for podium placing at the Ironman World Championships in Kona?
The best outdoor adventure books that can’t fail to inspire
Needing inspiration? Here are Kate Milsom’s top eight outdoor adventure books for triathletes. They can’t help but inspire new adventures and life-affirming experiences…
How much can athletes win at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship?
With the 2023 Ironman 70.3 world champions recently crowned, we find out what kind of pay out they received…
Best water bottles for running
The further you run, the greater your hydration needs. With that in mind, here’s our pick of the best water bottles for running
