Martyn Brunt on the mental toughness of endurance swimmers
Triathlete Martyn Brunt confronts the mental resilience required for an epic 10-hour swim, facing the challenge with only his thoughts for company.
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“Carrying tomatoes is good Ironman training:” Missy LeStrange
Missy Lestrange, 72, recently conquered her 33rd Ironman World Championship. Her secret? Like growing veg, start small and increase…
Epic duels, Olympic and Paralympic debuts, crawls across the line, Lance Armstrong’s return and Shirin’s hijab: 50 moments that shaped triathlon
To celebrate triathlon’s 50th birthday, we remember iconic 50 moments that defined the sport from record-breaking performances to heated controversies
‘Will Ironman break pledge on women’s racing with World Championships format change?’
After low numbers at the women’s event in Nice, 220 columnist Tim Heming expects to see men and women being reunited at the same location from 2026 onwards
Paris triathlon: Was Sam Dickinson right to DNF in the Olympics?
The British triathlete’s primary role in the individual event was to support Alex Yee’s quest for gold, but was it a mistake not to complete the race himself? Not in this case, argues columnist Tim Heming
How many different ‘-athlon’ sports are there?
Keeping track of the many different ‘-athlon’ sports and their meanings is no small feat. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with a handy cheat sheet explaining the 12 different ‘-athlon’ sports. Have we forgotten any? Let us know…
Paris 2024: Who will race for Team GB and what are their medal chances?
It was one of the toughest teams to qualify for, but five triathletes nailed it. Meet your class of ‘24 – Alex Yee, Beth Potter, Georgia Taylor-Brown, Kate Waugh and Sam Dickinson
‘Another fine mess:’ Why British Triathlon needs to rethink its Olympic selection policy
In trying to be too cute with the selection policy for Paris, British Triathlon tied itself up in knots and created a grim merry-go-round of appeals for its triathletes, writes 220 columnist Tim Heming
Introducing the women’s cycling trailblazer you’ve probably never heard of…
It’s 100 years since Alfonsina Strada became the first and only woman to complete the Giro d’Italia. We reflect on the exploits of this incredible pioneer…
When was running invented?
Is running a tale as old as time? Pretty much. Here’s Olympian and running coach Steph Davis with a brief history of running…
Liam Colebrook: I owe so much to triathlon for saving my life
As Liam Colebrook’s addictions spiralled out of control, he considered suicide. But triathlon gave him a new focus…
Can you help share the love of tri?
Grassroots development holds the key for the sport to thrive long-term. We just need to put our hands up to getting involved…
Knysna Extreme Triathlon: What I learnt sharing a race course with wild animals
Racing can take you out of your comfort zone – as adventurer Sean McFarlane found when he entered the Knysna Extreme Triathlon and faced 229km of African off-road terrain and wildlife…
Martyn Brunt on how to do a DIY triathlon
Determined to keep himself entertained over the festive period, our weekened warrior fashioned his very own swim, bike and run…
How to unlock the power of triathlon
As he hangs up his tri-suit, Germany’s Sebastian Kienle explains how his motivations changed over a successful career and why having a fresh focus is key
“I might be riding my bike and the air-raid sirens go off”
Ukrainian Juliya Azzopardi took part in the 2023 Ironman Worlds after a four-day trek from Kiev. Here’s her story…
Peggy Crome: How to be successful in triathlon into your 80s
Peggy Crome, 80, is quite simply a legend of age-group triathlon. Here’s why…
Martyn Brunt on New Year’s resolutions
Our Weekend Warrior Martyn Brunt’s making New Year’s resolutions… you heard it here first, folks!
What’s it like to race the Ironman World Champs?
2023 marked the first year that the Ironman world championship was contested on two different days, in two different countries. Here, we hear from two UK age-groupers who raced Nice and Kona, respectively, on two historic days for the sport…
Martyn Brunt on the curse of the last-minute cancellation
A spate off storms recently wreaked havoc on the country… and Martyn Brunt’s race plans. Luckily for him, whiskey was still on offer…
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…
Why I raced an Ironman on a BMX
Dave Lowry completed Ironman Western Australia on a modified BMX bike, but the meaning behind this outwardly surprising bike choice goes far deeper than getting a laugh or two on race day…
Martyn Brunt on unwanted attention
Our Weekend Warrior columnist Martyn Brunt is being bombarded with requests for swim training, and he’s not best pleased about it…
How to overcome sight challenges when you race and train
Taking care of your eyes will improve both performance and enjoyment, while helping to prevent injury
