The best films about swimming to watch 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…
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When you should and shouldn’t learn flip turns
Doing flip or tumble turns in the pool can help take your training to the next level, but are they necessary for triathletes? Andrew Sheaff has the answers
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
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 kids’ wetsuits to buy: 9 styles for all age groups
Help your children keep toasty and buoyant when they’re in the water with our list of the best kids’ wetsuits.
The best mountain triathlon races to do this year
Presenting our ultimate mountain multisport events for climbing your way to success in 2023…
How much cold-water swimming do you need to do to keep your acclimatisation up?
You might not be too keen on the idea of doing a lot of cold-water swimming, but how much is enough to keep on top of acclimatisation? Professor Mike Tipton has the answer…
Best swimming equipment for beginners
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
The best indoor training kit
Training indoors can be an efficient, productive and (whisper it) enjoyable way to build triathlon fitness. Here Matt Baird highlights the best indoor kit for building multisport strength and stamina
What is the afterdrop and what causes it?
You may have heard open-water swimmers talk about the afterdrop, especially during the winter. But what is the afterdrop – and what causes it?
Best period pants to wear for sports
Don’t let menstruation slow you down. Browse our list of the best period pants for a more enjoyable and comfortable running experience while on your period
The best swimming books available right now
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
The most important body parts to keep warm when swimming
If you want to perform at your best in the water, you need to keep warm. Here, Professor Mike Tipton highlights the body parts that it’s most important to insulate
Katie Crowhurst: Background, career highlights, quotes
Paratriathlete Katie Crowhurst shot to fame when she won her category at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Let’s find out more about this talented youngster…
What is an Ironman?
We’ve all heard of Ironman, but what exactly is it? Here are the distances, race format and what exactly you will need to do to complete an Ironman.
Sam Long on injury, the intimidating Norwegians, and going for 70.3 Worlds’ glory
If it weren’t for an MCL injury as a teenager, Sam Long may never have become a triathlete. Luckily for us, he did. Here we speak to the ‘Big Unit’ about his life in tri…
How to deal with the dirty tactics in triathlon
Our columnist Martyn Brunt ponders how best to deal with triathletes who deliberately dunk, push and swim over other competitors…
How to control your swim to build endurance
Hard work is critical for improving swim performance, but you also want to be able to finish races in control. Andrew Sheaff has the solutions to make you a more ‘sustainable’ swimmer
Five beginner-friendly triathlon swims in the UK
We take a look at some of the best domestic races for building up confidence in the water
Is wild swimming safe in the UK?
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…
10 tips to conquer any long-course triathlon
What exactly does it take to complete a long-distance triathlon? Here we speak to a group of age-groupers who recently took on Ironman Wales and share their top 10 most important lessons learnt…
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…
