It is well known our ability to do physical activity for long periods of time is thanks to efficient energy production in the mitochondria, and that regular endurance training increases numbers in our muscles, and our endurance capacity. Advertisement How…

Need some training help? Considering your first Ironman, or just wondering how to improve your swim technique? Then we’ve got just the person to ask… Yep, we’re excited to announce that joining 220 Triathlon from the March issue, on sale…

Priority entry for the 2017 Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds will open to 2016 participants and British Triathlon Home Nation members at 10am on Monday 28 November. A week later, on Monday 5 December, entries will go on sale to…

British Triathlon have confirmed that the British Standard Distance Championships will move to Leeds for 2017, after four years at Tri Liverpool.   Advertisement This means the Leeds event will now host the fourth stage of the ITU series, the…

A skin patch that measures the wearer’s sweat to show how their body is responding to exercise has been developed by scientists at Northwestern University. Advertisement Designed for one-use only it analyses key biomarkers to help an athlete decide if…

Alistair Brownlee has become the first triathlete to be shortlisted for the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in the event’s 62-year history.   Advertisement Brownlee lines up alongside a host of sporting greats, including Andy Murray, Mo…

Now entering its fourth year, #supbikerun returns in 2017 with two events. Unlike a swim/bike/run triathlon, the format combines SUP (stand-up paddle boarding), mountain biking and trail running for an event pitched at all abilities. Advertisement Each race features two…

Lance Armstrong will be the opening speaker at the Triathlon Business International Conference in Dallas. Advertisement The former pro cyclist will be discussing the future of endurance sports and his initial love of triathlon with Quintana Roo founder Dan Empfield,…

Iron-distance record holder and 2015 and 2016 Ironman World Champion Jan Frodeno will start his 2017 season at the Chia Sardinia Triathlon, on April 23, 2017. Advertisement In its second year the race will take place in Chia, a  tourist…

In an interview with 220 columnist Tim Heming today, Alistair Brownlee has hinted that he’ll target the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Chattanooga, Tennessee, having successfully defended his Olympic Games title in Rio. Advertisement “I want to win the half-Ironman…