What’s the shortest triathlon?
If you want to give triathlon a go, but worried about your fitness, the super-sprint or ‘starter’ triathlon is the shortest recognised distance, but there are other options as well says Matt Baird.
Beginners
What is a triathlon?
A triathlon is one, demanding, race composed of three different elements to it; swim, bike and run. We explain how it works
How triathletes can get the most out of Strava, Garmin Connect and other online services
With online training analysis services becoming increasingly popular for triathlon training, we take a look at how to get the most benefit from them without becoming obsessed by stats
How to keep training through the winter
If you’re a triathlete then how do you juggle training, a full-time job and grim weather? British pro Susie Hignett shares her tips…
Training: the 3 most valuable metrics triathletes should measure
New to triathlon and finding yourself bombarded with information about training and what to measure: power, speed, distance, cadence, stroke count and so on. Joe Beer explains the three most important measurables.
Jonny Brownlee’s top 6 tips for beginners
New to tri? Triple Olympic medallist Jonathan Brownlee shares his top tips on gear choice and training across the disciplines
24 frequently asked questions for beginner triathletes
New to triathlon? We answer 24 common questions beginners often ask, including how to go to the loo in an Ironman…
Joining a triathlon club – what are the benefits?
Currently training as a lone wolf? RG Active Head Coach Dermott Hayes and 220 columnist Martyn Brunt make their cases for joining a tri club, and how it could transform your lifestyle and training for the better…
How to overcome 8 common bike and run leg fears
Tim Heming explains how to overcome 8 common bike and run fears, which can include everything from potential kit conundrums to toilet troubles…
5 training tips for beginner triathletes
Don’t let the thought of getting started in triathlon keep you firmly rooted to the sofa. Here are our top 5 training tips for triathlon newbies that will help you start your journey of a lifetime…
Open water fears: overcome lake swim panic attacks
Hate murky water – or deep, clear water – and the thought of beasties that may lurk therein? Read on…
Conquer Your First Triathlon Pt 1/5: Training and Racing
Want to get the maximum from your off-season and start your race season in peak condition? Thought as much. Let Team GB guide you towards performance nirvana…
Basics of running
Triathlon running is an entirely different beast to single-sport efforts. Joe Beer shows you how to prepare for multisport on two feet
How to analyse your triathlon performance
The key to analysing progress? Recognising your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
Boost bike power
As thoughts turn to the new season it’s time to add strength to that stamina base
Six common swimming struggles for beginners
From knowing what to focus on to getting daunted by the pool environment, coach Joe Beer offers help
How to recover from a hard triathlon season
Don’t just go by feel – follow a plan (and remember to enjoy your downtime!)
High-risk, high-reward strategies to end your tri season on a high
It’s now or never for a personal best – our experts suggest ways to succeed before the race season draws to a close
20 ways to boost recovery after a triathlon
Successful R&R for peaking at your next race requires more than just crashing out on the sofa. Andy Blow shows you 20 guaranteed ways to triathlon quicker next time…
How to swim in a wetsuit
Swimming in a wetsuit is quite different to swimming in a swimsuit. Robin Brew explains how to tweak your swim technique to make the most of the benefits a wetsuit offers
How to overcome plateaus in your race performance
Are you getting frustrated with this season’s race results, despite training hard over winter? Read on…
How to start running
Beginning running is simple, fantastically healthy and can be adapted to fit any lifestyle, says Paul Larkins. Here are his top tips for starting running
Chrissie Wellington’s top ten lessons for triathletes
Four-time Ironman world champion tells 220 readers how to become better athletes by using equipment you trust, fuelling properly, visualising the course and more
Triathlons for beginners: why you should take part
For the newbie triathlete triathlons can be a daunting sport to start, but don’t be put off, says elite triathlete Caroline Livesey, as you couldn’t find a friendlier bunch of people willing to help you
