Why leaping at the finish line is a no no
220 columnist Martyn Brunt’s got it in for anyone who does a leaping side-kick in race photos. To him, that just means you’re not trying hard enough…
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The importance of the race goody bag
After a particularly generous race in Scotland that handed out free whiskey, 220 columnist Martyn Brunt reflects on past goody (and some not-so goody) bags
How I overcame an addiction to endurance sport
Former footballer Luke Tyburski opens up about his complicated relationship with endurance sports and mental health.
How I cope with epilepsy as a triathlete
Triathlete Annie Brooks was diagnosed with epilepsy 10 years ago. Now, she’s just launched a multisport clothing brand…
10 reasons why you should never – ever – go on holiday with a triathlete…
As we come to the end of another unusual summer holiday season, Brunty reflects on the unique experience of travelling with a triathlete…and shares his top reasons why you should never go on holiday with one. How many sound familiar?
10 of the best ways to lose your dignity when entering water
Is it possible to enter water with poise and precision? asks Martyn Brunt Or should you just accept all dignity will be lost?
The transferable skills being a triathlete gives you
When Covid hit and lockdown began our Brunty was able to put his years of tri experience to good use in the supermarket aisles…
Cardiff coach does 21-mile endless pool swim for charity
With his coaching business on pause due to Covid-19, Gareth Thomas’s coach Dave Tonge turned his focus to a 21-mile solo test in his own endless pool to raise funds for NHS charities. 220 Triathlon caught up with him to find out how it went… and what it is like to train the rugby legend
10 tips for living through lockdown with a bored triathlete
Is the coronavirus lockdown driving the triathlete in your life mad? Are you quietly thinking about all the ways to cause them harm? Then what you need are Martyn Brunt’s top-10 coping strategies…
Covid-19: The pro athletes share their coping strategies on social media…
The pros take to social media to show how they’re coping with these surreal times
What’s in your tri crap tin?
Brunty has a tin of crap – he’ll not only tell you what’s in it but also wax lyrical on the joys and benefits of owning such an item… Do you have one? If so let us know what’s in yours…
15 symptoms of a winter triathlete
Brunty shares the tell-tale signs that let him know winter is well and truly upon us
Our rivers need to be cleaner, says Martyn Brunt
Brunty’s column takes a serious turn this month as he encounters a spot of tummy trouble after a marathon swim…
30 things triathlon has given our Brunty
To celebrate 220’s 30th birthday, Brunty reflects on 30 things the sport of triathlon has given him. What has the sport given you?
Do you have what it takes to be a triathlete’s other half? (Job description included)
Do you have what it takes to be a triathlete’s other half? Here’s a job description (in jest) of what is needed/expected of those willing to take on these mad individuals, courtesy of our Brunty’s long suffering wife… What did we miss?
The tri dating game: 21 famous triathlon couples
It’s no surprise that many a couple has been formed on the international tri circuit. So to celebrate the day of love, here’s a fun guide to who’s found love in the Lycra…
Martyn Brunt’s 5 New Year resolutions
220’s Martyn Brunt shares his New Year’s resolutions, which he suspects, being that triathletes are a very particular breed, are remarkably similar to your own…
What to do in Montreal
The ITU World Triathlon Series will be rolling into the Canadian city of Montreal this coming weekend, and there’s plenty on offer for the active and adventurous traveller. Here’s our top-10 pick of activities
Top 10 adventure travel destinations
Hankering to travel to some far-flung, exotic destination but worried about maintaining your race-fitness in the process? Check out our pick of the best non-tri activities for the active and adventurous traveller from across the globe
Transgender athletes: fair competition versus acceptance
Using a recent case study, Tim argues that the acceptance of transgender triathletes is more important than who is first across the finish line
Windsor Triathlon incident: what we can learn from it
The Windsor Tri seemed to showcase the worst of triathlete behaviour. But look beyond the hue and cry and there lies an opportunity to learn
10 things you don’t ever want to hear in a race
After decades of racing, our Brunty’s well-placed to provide the definitive countdown of ‘Things you don’t want to hear in a race’… Take it away Brunty
Plogging: why Brunty’s runs now involve picking up rubbish
Brunty’s runs now include picking up other people’s litter while jogging, AKA plugging, which he says has has great training benefits as well as helping to keep our countryside better for wildlife.
Why can’t triathletes say no?
When asked to do a crazy sporting challenge, Brunty finds it hard not to answer in the affirmative. Cue a 50km swim in six days…
