Coros Pace 3 review
Can the Coros Pace 3 live up to the impressive performance and value of its predecessor? We put it to the test to find out…
Matt Baird
Best cycling jackets reviewed for men and women in 2024
To enjoy your spring and autumn bike training sets, you’ll need a breathable jacket that deflects wind and rain – and hopefully looks alright in the pub. Matt Baird, Rob Slade, Jacqui Davies and Kelly Stokes test 16
Mumbles Triathlon: What I learnt racing this tough, Welsh classic
Helping to close out the 2023 UK tri season in style was the Mumbles Triathlon. Battling the cut-offs, climbs and cows of the Gower was Matt Baird. Here’s his tale…
What’s a brick session?
A brick session is a training set that involves more than one discipline/sport back-to-back, says Matt Baird. Here he explains why they are an important part of a triathlete’s training programme
Kona: Ironman World Championship women’s course preview
We take a look at the Ironman World Championship course for the women’s event in Kona, Hawaii, and discuss where the race may be won or lost
Saucony Endorphin Elite review
With a retail price of almost £300, the carbon-plated Saucony Endorphin Elite must be some shoe… but is it a good option for triathlon racing? We find out
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite V3 review
The New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite V3s are worn by pro triathletes Alex Yee and Georgia Taylor-Brown, but are they worth the money for age-groupers? It’s time to find out…
35 easy ways to boost your triathlon race-day performance
No-one ever said triathlon was easy, but there are sure-fire ways to make race day ‘easy-er’. And, as our cast of experts reveal here, small changes can have some of the biggest rewards…
The best multisport races to do this year
Triathlon rules the multisport roost but there are plenty of variations to freshen things up. Here’s our duathlon/aquabike/aquathlon guide…
Triathlon race day checklist
Worried you’re going to forget something when heading to your next event? Download your essential, printable triathlon race-day checklist here…
The best off-road triathlons to do this year
Bored of the blacktop? It’s time to take your tri away from tarmac and into the rural wonderlands for an unforgettable off-road racing experience
Kiprun KD900X carbon running shoes review
Can Decathlon’s carbon-plated running shoe disrupt the market? Matt Baird puts the Kiprun KD900X through its paces to find out…
The best open-water triathlons to do this year
Nothing beats an epic open-water swim to begin a triathlon adventure. Here are the iconic events you must enter in 2023…
The fastest triathlon races to do this year
Scream if you wanna go faster! Here are your PB-busting triathlon race picks for the season ahead
The best mountain triathlon races to do this year
Presenting our ultimate mountain multisport events for climbing your way to success in 2023…
The best triathlon books to add to your reading list
Need some sporting inspiration? These triathlon books are just the answer…
Scicon Aerocomfort 3.0 triathlon bike bag review
Is this top-end triathlon bike bag the answer to all of your transport troubles? Matt Baird tests out the Scicon Aerocomfort 3.0 to find out…
The craziest triathlon kit we spotted in Kona
Chest fairings! Maximal shoes multiplied! Joe Skipper goes for broke! Here’s our collection of the most eye-catching innovations at the Ironman World Championships 2022
How to qualify for Kona
Got your sights on getting to the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii? Great, but how do you actually qualify to race at the world’s most famous tri? Here’s our seven-step guide to securing a Kona slot…
How much does it cost to race Kona?
Got your eye on qualifying for the Ironman World Championships, but wondering how much it would actually cost to do the race? Matt Baird does the sums
15 ways to end your season on a high
How do you ensure your triathlon racing year ends in mighty and memorable multisport fashion? From pre-race prep to mid-event tactics, here are our surefire ways to finish the season with a bang…
The 9 most common triathlon pains and how to prevent them
Pain is part and parcel of triathlon. But are there proven ways to prevent and overcome the most common race-day aches and strains? And when should you DNF or crack on to the finish line? Let’s find out…
The slacker’s guide to triathlon
Six grand bikes, six-packs and 16 hours of training per week. Triathlon has a hardcore rep. And yet it doesn’t have to dominate your life, wallet and weekends. Here’s our ultimate slacker’s guide for the time-crunched triathlete…
10 lessons you can learn from the Ironman World Champs
The elite racers thrilled and inspired in equal measure at the Ironman Worlds in St George. But what can age-groupers glean from the pro triumphs and trials in Utah? Here are our 10 key take aways…
