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WOMEN'S TRAINING
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WOMEN'S TRAINING

Women of a certain age should avoid trampolining, right? And we should always cross our legs when we sneeze? Wrong! Here’s why and how we can protect our pelvic floor as we age…

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December 2021
PUSH YOUR LIMITS
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PUSH YOUR LIMITS

What’s it like to take your favourite multisport discipline and push it to the extreme? Taking on the 8.4km Coniston End-to-End Swim, the Fred Whitton Sportive and the London Marathon, it’s over to our age-groupers to share their pain

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10+ mins  |
December 2021
Ironman Lanzarote
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Ironman Lanzarote

2017 winner and Kona podium finisher Lucy Charles shares her top course-completing tips for one of the toughest Ironmans on the circuit

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March 2018
Jess Learmonth
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Jess Learmonth

Thanks to four top-10 World Tri Series finishes, 2017 was a stellar year for the 29-year-old Brit. Here she shares her tips for a strong off-season

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March 2018
Get Race Ready In 12 Weeks
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Get Race Ready In 12 Weeks

The haze of christmas has finally lifted and the race season is hovering on the horizon. So now’s the time to get race ready. Here top triathlete and coach nick beer provides his proven advice to have you tri fit and ready to race in just 12 weeks…

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March 2017
Speed Quest Leaves Sport Flat
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Speed Quest Leaves Sport Flat

As Ironman 70.3 Exmoor exits the global tri scene after 12 years, there are fears the long-distance challenge is being diluted. Tim Heming explains

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August 2017
“I Just Pretend I'm A Kid Again. It's Pure Joy”
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“I Just Pretend I'm A Kid Again. It's Pure Joy”

At 87 years young, Sister Madonna Buder has more than 325 triathlon finishes to her credit – and the ‘Iron Nun’ has no plans to slow down

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August 2017
And For My Next Trick
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And For My Next Trick

Brunty’s feeling incredibly daring, not to mention democratic, allowing YOU the reader to pick his next big challenge

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August 2017
Volare V2/V1
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Volare V2/V1

£349/£199 Aussie wetsuit brand arrive in UK with impressive results

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August 2017
Ironman 70.3 Weymouth
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Ironman 70.3 Weymouth

Nail the Dorset middle-distance this September with our fool-proof course-specific training guide from coach and competitor Andy Sloane

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August 2017
Fuelling Triathletes To The Finish Line Since 2001
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Fuelling Triathletes To The Finish Line Since 2001

As official nutrition partners for the IRONMAN European Tour, PowerBar® knows how to fuel competitive athletes to the finsih line. Cue their latest Energize Bar…

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August 2017
Mirinda Carfrae
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Mirinda Carfrae

What does a three-time Ironman world champion wish she’d known at the beginning of her career? Plenty, as she shares with us here

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December 2017
Time To Crack The Kona Code
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Time To Crack The Kona Code

A reformed drug addict, a former Olympic rower and a couple of feisty Brits meant Kona 2017 gave hope to everyone eyeing a shot at the Ironman world title

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2 mins  |
December 2017
Share The Road
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Share The Road

Following a spate of near-misses on the road, pro athletes Emma Snowsill and Jan Frodeno are leading the fight to make cycling safer. But is it enough?

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April 2018
2XU P:1 PROPEL
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2XU P:1 PROPEL

£215 With the open water warming up, it’s time for the year’s new range of wetsuits. Step forward the 2XU P:1

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April 2018
Zone3 Activate+ Stealth Camo
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Zone3 Activate+ Stealth Camo

£95.00 Zone3 are back with a revamped range of tri-suits for the new race season, including this striking womens’s suit

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April 2018
Rachel Joyce's Cervelo P5x
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Rachel Joyce's Cervelo P5x

As one of GB’s top Iron athletes, Rachel knows what she needs from a race bike. Enter the Cervélo P5X

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April 2018
Just Say No
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Just Say No

When asked to do a crazy sporting challenge, Brunty finds it hard not to answer in the affirmative. Cue a 50km swim in six days…

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April 2018
'Help Me Improve My Core Stability'
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'Help Me Improve My Core Stability'

Reader Ed Kennington broke his back 10 years ago and now wants to return to tri. To help him build up his strength, it’s over to coach Nick Beer

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April 2018
New Super League Launched
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New Super League Launched

New multi-format elite competition begins in Australia later this month

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April 2017
Tom Bishop
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Tom Bishop

He’s been topping tri podiums for a decade, so what is Brit elite Tom Bishop’s winning advice on preparing for your first-ever triathlon?

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2 mins  |
January 2018
Moto Role Is Just Plain Draft
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Moto Role Is Just Plain Draft

Aerodynamic experts believe leading triathletes use 30% less energy by riding behind the safety motorbike, and professional athletes agree.

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Spring 2017
Paused For Pregnancy
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Paused For Pregnancy

A lack of forethought from the world’s leading triathlon organiser is forcing those returning from childbirth to race too often.

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October 2017
A Grand Day Out
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A Grand Day Out

The £1,000 mark is the most competitive around for road bikes, which means you should expect a lot for your money…

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October 2017
"We Packed It All In For A Healthier Family Life"
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"We Packed It All In For A Healthier Family Life"

King of the gadgets and lover of tri, Jason Bradbury has turned global nomad on a quest to stay fit and healthy. Here he tells us why.

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October 2017
Lucy Gossage
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Lucy Gossage

Few people can balance racing at the highest level and working full time. Dr Lucy Gossage can, and she’s here to share her many words of wisdom for beginners

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November 2017
Help Me Train And Race Free From Pain
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Help Me Train And Race Free From Pain

Reader Mike Perdue suffers from arthritis in his feet and wants to know how to alleviate the symptoms. Over to sports rehab specialist Chris Kay reader rescue

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November 2017
The Man Who Made Triathlon
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The Man Who Made Triathlon

Driven and divisive, Les McDonald, the controversial long-time leader of swim, bike, run has left a global sport with an Olympic legacy

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2 mins  |
November 2017
Boost Strength - Your Ultimate Off-Season Guide
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Boost Strength - Your Ultimate Off-Season Guide

Your racing success in 2018 is dependent on the quality of your off-season work. Here are our ultimate fuelling, strength and mindset tips to keep you fit and fresh through the winter months

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6 mins  |
November 2017
The Steel Resurgence
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The Steel Resurgence

Not ridden a steel bike since you were a kid? Then things have moved on. But should you go steel for tri? We assess the pedigree of three steel road bikes

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8 mins  |
November 2017