The idea of popping a few painkillers before an Ironman is becoming commonplace. One study showed that as many as 60% of triathletes were taking medication such as Ibuprofen before or during races, and Ironman recently announced Aleve – “the…

Top tri coach Andy Bullock shares his top tips for off-season training, and says now’s the time to maximise recovery. Advertisement 220: Can you share your top advice for the off-season? Andy: Maximise recovery. Very little in nature flourishes all year…

In recognition of their achievements over the last decade or so Alistair and Jonny Brownlee have been honoured with an award by Leeds Beckett University. Since 1982, the university has each year recognised individuals who have excelled in their chosen field…

On 29 November triathlon retailers all over the country will be slashing their prices and offering deals on all tri-related kit, and we will be collecting the best of the best here.   Advertisement Sign up to 220’s twice weekly email newsletter.…

 Rio 2016 Olympic medallists Alistair Brownlee, Jonathan Brownlee and Vicky Holland remain on the podium programme and are joined by world medallists Jess Learmonth and Georgia Taylor-Brown. Advertisement The Paratriathlon World Class Programme remains unchanged at the podium level but…

For a period Alistair was on Tim Don’s Ironman world record pace, but with discretion being the better part of valour, he cooled his jets and concentrated on getting safely across the line and grabbing his Kona qualification. Alistair set a…

After his triumphant third victory at Ironman Hawaii in October, triathlon legend Jan Frodeno has announced he will return to Challenge Roth on 5 July 2020. Advertisement Jan Frodeno last raced Roth in 2016, when he not only convincingly won…

Sergio Parisse had a point. The forward’s final bow in an Italian rugby jersey had been cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis in Japan, with the contingency simply being that the World Cup group game with New Zealand on October 12th…

Double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee MBE has been nominated as a candidate for the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Athletes’ Commission. He stands for one of four places to represent athletes on one of the IOC’s most important forums. Advertisement This…

The year of 2019 proved another phenomenal 12 months for the sport of triathlon, with outstanding performances across all distances. Advertisement October’s Ironman World Championships in Kona were full of excitement with Jan Frodeno winning his third full Ironman world title…