How to get rid of a stuffy nose after swimming
Tried ear plugs, hay fever tablets and all other remedies, to no avail? Read on to find out how to get rid of a stuffy nose after swimming…
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Swimmer’s shoulder: Symptoms, causes and how to treat it
Swimmer’s shoulder is one of the most problematic ailments swimmers face. Here, osteopath James White provides advice on how to diagnose and treat it
What is fartlek training?
Fartlek means training at different paces and speeds within one training session and can be applied to swimming, cycling and running. Paul Larkins explains more…
How to stop your legs from sinking in the swim
Stopping your legs from sinking when swimming and keeping your body level in the water results in more speed and endurance. Andrew Sheaff explains how to easily correct this common swim problem…
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
From sea swims to rivers and lakes: Conquer any open-water challenge
Different bodies of water present unique challenges. But with the right technique and some pool practice, our experts will have you reaching T1 in record time…
Chrissie Wellington on… Swim training out of the pool
The four-time Ironman champion provides some key drills and gym exercises to keep your swimming on track
Ross Edgley: Training Tips for Red Bull Neptune Steps
Thinking of taking on the Red Bull Neptune Steps race? We spent a day with Ross Edgley, fresh from the Great British Swim, to find out how to beat this monster event…
Invictus Games medallist Jack Cummings on how swimming helped his rehab
We join Jack Cummings at the Victory Swim, a fundraising event from the Felix Fund, to talk swimming, rehab and how it feels to compete in the Invictus Games.
Exclusive interview: Ross Edgley on 100 days swimming at sea
We get an update from the mighty Ross Edgley as he hits his latest milestone in the epic swim challenge (with a little help from a Minke Whale…)
Olympian Keri-anne Payne shares her triathlon swim tips
Olympic open water swimmer Keri-anne Payne shares her top 5 tips for improving your swim
Entries now open for toughest open-water endurance race
The challenging open-water swimming race and climb, Red Bull Neptune Steps in Glasgow, is set to return on Saturday 10th March 2018
Four steps to a faster swim
Want to improve your swimming for tri? Seven time world champion Richard Stannard aka ‘the Fish’ has these four tips…
How to choose triathlon swim gear by Chrissie Wellington
Four-time Kona champion shares her hard-won tips on finding the wetsuit, goggles and other kit you need
Six common swimming struggles for beginners
From knowing what to focus on to getting daunted by the pool environment, coach Joe Beer offers help
6 ways to improve your triathlon swim technique
Swim Smooth founder Paul Newsome breaks down the art of swimming into six key areas
Race report: ÖtillÖ’s first UK race a huge success in Scilly Isles
The world swimrun series ÖtillÖ hosts its first UK race on the Isles of Scilly – with GB athletes taking the win in the hotly-contested men’s category
Bestfest swim week in Mallorca: 3.8km iron-distance race report
We sent 220’s editor to the Bestfest in Mallorca to try out her first 3.8km swim, the Corberana Tri-Distance Challenge…
Master your first open-water triathlon – expert swim tips
Nervous about your first race in open-water? Don’t be. Here are Olympic and Commonwealth swimmer James Parrack’s top tips…
March issue of 220 Triathlon now on sale
The world’s toughest triathlons; Rachel Joyce feature; TT helmets grouptest
Front crawl technique: S-stroke or I-stroke?
Research suggests the S-stroke in front crawl could be effective for long distance swimmers
Review: Aqua Sphere MP Focus Snorkel
This snorkel from Aqua Sphere is designed to allow you to breathe whilst keeping your head in a fixed position through the water. Did our reviewer get on swimmingly with it?
Tri Dynamic offers February Tenerife getaways
If you want to get some warm weather training in over the winter months, Tri Dynamic head coach Dan Bullock is running swim camps in sunny Tenerife
Review: Finis Alignment Kickboard
This unconventional kickboard is designed to promote a streamlined position and improve body position as you kick. Did it float our boat?
