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Students at Uni of Nottingham make tri dreams a reality

Varsity Triathlon to be held on campus this weekend, raising money for dementia research

19 March 2015 / 14:19 GMT14 April 2021 / 10:47 BST

Students at Uni of Nottingham make tri dreams a reality

The triathlete’s (humorous!) guide to coping with Christmas

December can be a tricky month for a triathlete with temptations at every turn. But 220 columnist Brunty has some simple advice… just enjoy it!

24 December 2024 / 14:56 GMT24 December 2024 / 14:56 GMT

The triathlete’s (humorous!) guide to coping with Christmas

Books

The best fitness books to read right now

From Dutch icemen to ultra marathon swimmers, this is our list of the best fitness books on the market right now.

24 December 2024 / 12:15 GMT24 December 2024 / 10:43 GMT

The best fitness books to read right now

Training

Best triathlons in the world: 31 to do before you die

So you want to go out in style? You want to say, yep, done that and, without doubt, got the T-shirt? But with so many races to choose from, how will your tri racing CV look when it’s time to shuffle off this mortal coil? Well, look no further! Here’s our list of the world’s best triathlons…

24 December 2024 / 11:15 GMT24 December 2024 / 09:59 GMT

Best triathlons in the world: 31 to do before you die

Training plans

Free 2-week swim interval training plan for beginners

Swim intervals are your pool-based friend and are guaranteed to boost swim speed. Below you will find an introduction to interval training and a two-week interval-focussed training plan, plus five sample swim sessions, all designed to help beginners improve their swim performance.

24 December 2024 / 08:54 GMT24 December 2024 / 09:56 GMT

Free 2-week swim interval training plan for beginners

Bike shoes

Triathlon bike shoes: How should they fit?

Wondering if tri bike shoes should fit differently to a regular cycling shoe? Nik Cook explains the differences

23 December 2024 / 15:13 GMT23 December 2024 / 11:44 GMT

Triathlon bike shoes: How should they fit?

Off-season Training

The triathlete’s guide to the off-season

Wondering how to survive six months of no triathlon? Well, our intrepid columnist Martyn Brunt is here to help. From muddy backsides to pudding runs, here’s all you need to get though autumn and winter…

23 December 2024 / 14:15 GMT23 December 2024 / 14:15 GMT