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Tri for Bestival: a success?
With Elton John awaiting, would Steven Diffey make it in his quest to swim, bike and run to the Isle of Wight?
The weekend warrior
Now he's moved into a new age-group, Martyn Brunt finally steps onto the podium
Junior wins, slow dads and Olympic DVDs
As Hever nears, middle Burgess brother Nathan outlines his prep and how the Olympics DVD has inspired his training
Alpe d’Huez Assault part 15: Race day, part two
For the last five months the three tri novices of Team 33Shake have been preparing for their big race – now comes the moment of truth, writes Warren Pole
I am a Channel swimmer!
Despite a very tough fight through the sea from Dover to France, Lou manages to complete her channel swim! Here, she tells us in her own words about her great victory…
Bestival Challenge nears
With a 2am Wednesday start, Steven Diffey makes the final prep for his 235km Bestival challenge
OtillO: Race and transition strategy
As OtillO arrives, Roland prepares for the sheer challenge of 38 transitions in one race
‘Challenge Sophie’ takes on Ironman Wales
A post-uni epiphany spurs Sophie Radcliffe to take on the jungles of Borneo, the UK's Three Peaks – and now Ironman Wales
Alpe d’Huez Assault part 14: race day, part 1
For the last five months the three tri novices of Team 33Shake have been preparing for their big race: now comes the moment of truth, writes Warren Pole
Age-group tale: Powerman UK
Age-grouper Nik Cook curbs his competitive streak at the recent Powerman UK race in Sherborne, Dorset
Channel Judgment Day looms
No wetsuits, jellyfish and islands of rubbish. As she waits for the call, Lou outlines the specifics of her Channel relay swim
The Road to OtillO: DIY race kit
As OtillO nears, Roland swims in his run kit and runs in his swim kit for prep. And wonders why he’s entered “such a silly race”
A junior triathlete prepares for Hever Castle
Stephen Burgess, 15, on brick sessions and beating his dad
Shooting star
Lou Walker reflects on the news about a Channel swimmer’s death as she prepares for her own Channel swim
How to train for Tri for Bestival
With the festival nearing, Steven starts to contemplate the physical and mental exertion needed to complete his Tri for Bestival
Alpe d’Huez Assault Part 13: It’s the final countdown
With the race now just days away, the girls of Team 33Shake go for one last big push in the park, writes Warren Pole
Overspending and under preparing
There’s no going back now for Bronwen; it’s finally time for Vachery. And time to stop buying new kit
The Road to OtillO: Celtman, air miles and tailored tris
As they prepare for September's OtillO, Jackie and Roland take to the skies
New kit, old boys and tourist traps
The training picks up for Bronwen as Vachery nears. Cue too small Speedos, dawdling tourists and new shoes
Junior brothers aiming for Hever
Aged 11, 13, and 15, the Burgess brothers begin their Castle Series blog
Let’s talk tides and boats
Steven Diffey analyses one of Europe's busiest shipping lanes as he prepares for Bestival
Open-water tourism
Lou visits fast flowing torrents, 91m lidos and a bonkers swim spot in Dublin to avoid swimming in a pool…