From Fat Man to Three-Time Ironman: Part 2
In the second part of Jason Briley's journey to become a three-time Ironman, he discovers the perils of racing without a concept of time…
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From Fat Man to Three-Time Ironman: Part 1
Former 220 profilee Jason Briley recently took on IM Wales for the second year in a row. Here, in the first of two features, he talks honey gloop and pasties, starting at the back of the swim and tackling Tenby's many hills…
Classic Races: Macca tames Queen K
For our Hawaii build-up we meet Macca to replay his Kona breakthrough
Train like an elite: Rachel Joyce
Kona contender Rachel Joyce tells 220 how she’s improving her run…
Training and Racing
Let Team GB and the Brownlees guide you towards the race startline in our five part beginner's series
Lucy Hall’s treadmill bike set and training plan
Lucy performs one of her key bike sessions each week on a special treadmill in the Loughborough Sports Science lab, which allows her to ride hard in controlled conditions
Train like an elite: Lucy Hall
In 8 days, Lucy Hall will be lining up for GB at the London Olympics. Here's an insight into the training of a triathlon rising star…
The Two Mile-High Club: Altitude Training Pt 2/2
Dan Cossins continues his look at altitude training and why the world's top triathletes see it as a crucial part of their strategy…
Conquer Your First Triathlon Pt 4/5: Nutrition
If you want to race well you have to eat well, too. Here’s some top-nosh advice from Kevin Currell, British Triathlon’s sports nutritionist, to make sure you get the right fuel in your engine
Beat Ironman UK
It’s Ironman UK this Sunday. Nervous? Don’t be. Pro Paul Hawkins, who’s looking to beat his seventh at Ironman UK 2011, gives you his tips on taming the Bolton beast…
Conquer Your First Triathlon Pt 3/5: Injury Prevention
At some point, everybody gets injured. But if you heed these tips from Emma Deakin, EIS Physio working with British Triathlon, you’ll find you stay fitter for longer
The Two Mile-High Club: Altitude Training Pt 1/2
While the rest of us are happy at sea level, the world’s best triathletes are experiencing the high life. But why has altitude training become an essential strategy? Dan Cossins finds out…
Conquer Your First Triathlon Pt 2/5: Psychology
Performance psychologist Joce Brooks shows you how to build that winning mindset and banish those nagging nerves before your first triathlon
Chrissie Wellington’s Open Water Guide Pt 5/5: Sighting
Sighting in the open water is infinitely more tricky than in a crystal clear pool. But with Chrissie’s tips for a straight swim, you’ll have no excuse for going off course
Good Carbs Vs Bad Carbs
How to tell your slow-release energy foods from those whose effect is over quickly…
Pre-Exercise Nutrition
Spreading your energy consumption across the day is the perfect way to accommodate round-the-clock training sessions. Just keep an eye on those high-GI cabrs…
Chrissie Wellington’s Guide to the Open Water Pt 4: Pacing
Pacing is critical no matter what your ability, and you need to assess your strengths in relation to the race distance. Here’s how…
My first Ironman: Doug Hadlington’s Nice experience
Doug Hadlington was in Nice to attempt his first Ironman. Here he recaps his journey from tri newbie to the Promenade des Anglais finishline…
Chrissie Wellington’s Guide to the Open Water: Pt 2/5
Part two of Chrissie Wellington’s guide to the open water sees the Ironman World Champ focus on pre-race and race day preparation
