220 Triathlon

There's no doubt about it – endurance is my thing. Ask me to do something for many, many miles at a moderate pace and I'm happy. Ask me to do anything involving the ‘s’ word (speedwork) and I'll be downright grumpy. That's not to say I'm not wowed by

Jumping from the ferry to start another year battling the fjords and plateaus that make up the Norseman course, 259 athletes were treated to unseasonably warm 17°C water. Sebastian Norberg took the men's win in 10:10hrs, while a stunning performance

Cutting through the spin of tri to address the issues that matter, Tim is a sports journalist who has written extensively on triathlon for the national press. Three years ago, amid a second lockdown and strict Covid measures, I interviewed a young Po

In our experience, the best indoor trainer needs to be the most convenient indoor trainer; in other words, it's already set up and sidesteps the faff of grabbing your bike from the shed, detaching its dirty rear wheel and then clamping frame to train

1.5km swim: 20:37mins 40km bike: 51:57mins 10km run: 28:47mins Overall: 1:43:33 300m swim: 4:13mins 7km bike: 9:36mins 1.8km run: 4:44mins The opening line of the race report read how 20 years on from New Zealand's first and only Olympic triathlon go

Triathlon racing is easing into off-season hibernation, which means one thing: knock back enough alcohol and manmade fats to wipe out the NHS’ budget in one foul binge. Or maybe not. While autumn leaves may fall, don't let your stomach do the same. Y

361° Europe is eight years old this season and, while new to some of you, it's one of the world's most acclaimed and respected run-shoe manufacturers. The brand's experience shows in its breadth of range, with market-leading trainers in the trail, ro

1974 There's evidence of swim, bike and run multisport (not necessarily in that order) taking place in 1920’s France, but the first modern triathlon event was held in San Diego, California, on 25 September 1974. The race was conceived by two members

Once the nights start drawing in here in the UK, you can be forgiven for thinking the triathlon season is over. Time to pack away the tri-suit, put your feet up and look forward to long months of training indoors… Well, not so much! Triathlon is a gl

For many swimmers, a new suit is chosen mainly on visual appeal and price point. As athletes training to compete, we're a little different though. We need a suit that won't impede our front crawl stroke, which can hold up to the rigours of training a

£349.99 uk.wahoofitness.com While the Wahoo Elemnt Roam is a couple of years old now, it still does a lot right. Set up's simple and the tight integration with the app allows you to configure it easily. Once paired – this happens automatically when b

Energy bars generally aren't needed for up to around 75-90mins of training. After that time, however, they become essential, especially if you're not a fan of energy gels. That's because your glucose and glycogen (how glucose is stored in the body) w

Whichever distance triathlon you're racing, the intensity and duration of your activity will see your body tap into its stores of carbohydrates (in the form of glycogen) to power your effort. While it's possible to top up your tank on the go, it's be

A general rule of thumb is that your body can store 2,000 calories of glycogen, while guidelines suggest consuming 8 to 12g of carbohydrates per kg of bodyweight during a carb load. You won't enjoy any additional benefit from having more than that. T

I have created four recipes this month to boost your bone and muscle health… all in under 20 minutes! For strong bones, calcium and vitamin D are your key nutrients. Calcium will strengthen bones and teeth while vitamin D helps the body absorb the ca

As the former head coach of British Triathlon's Olympic Programme, Ben Bright oversaw our most successful Games to date. He's also a former triathlon Olympian (Sydney 2000) and is now the national coaching consultant for British Triathlon. As was dem

Sean McFarlane was runner-up in the inaugural Celtman, City to Summit and Brutal extreme triathlons. He runs This Way Up Media, a film production company, and Athletico Management with Dougie Vipond and Andy McCandlish. I ’ve been descending for quit

22 SEPTEMBER 2024 World-renowned for its supportive crowds, epic scenery and finish-line party atmosphere, Ironman Wales takes place in the charming Welsh seaside village of Tenby, aptly nicknamed the ‘Iron Town’. SEPTEMBER 14-15S THE ANDMAN TRIATHLO

Martyn is tri's foremost average athlete and is living proof that hours of training and endless new kit are no substitute for ability. There are many reasons to love triathlon at the Olympics: 1. It is ALWAYS exciting. Whether it's photo finishes (I