Jan 1, 2025 · Luckily, here at 220 Triathlon we have maybe the best resource of free, downloadable triathlon training plans around and you can find them all here…. Written by experts. The triathlon training plans you can find on this site are curated from the pages of 220 Triathlon and written by some of the best in the sport.. The coaches writing for us are time-served and include Dermott Hayes, Philip ...

Jul 19, 2024 · £209 / $349 The Orca Athlex Float stands out from the crowd due to its high elasticity across the upper body. Made from Yamamoto 39 with extra flexibility built into the material along the arms, shoulders and back, the suit has some of the best range of movement of any I’ve experienced on test.

Dec 30, 2024 · Credit: Getty Images. In recent years this has seen me doing things like swimming a million metres in a year, doing 100 mile ultras along cliff edges, running seven marathons in seven days, and in 2024 swimming both ways along the full length of Lake Windermere.

3 days ago · If you’ve never used a heart rate monitor and are training for 3-4hrs a week, for example, will your triathlon performance benefit from spending upwards of £300 on a multisport watch that monitors your aerobic capacity, run cadence and cycling fatigue rating?. Also, remember that some of the metrics offered – ground contact time, for instance – are useful but arguably maximised by the ...

Dec 25, 2024 · A super-sprint triathlon comprises a 400m swim, a 10km bike and a 2.5km run. (Credit: Pexels) 400m swim; 10km bike; 2.5km run; The super-sprint is the shortest triathlon distance and a great entry point to triathlon, giving you the chance to experience the three disciplines together without having to put in hours of training. Finish one and you’ll be a triathlete!

Jan 5, 2023 · Ironman has this afternoon confirmed its plans for the world champs for the next four years. The news comes after reports in November suggested that the men’s and women’s races were going to be separated not only by date, but also by location. Ironman quickly responded to the rumours and ...

Jan 19, 2025 · Triathlon bikes may be more difficult to handle because of their geometry, but they’re popular because the positives far outweigh the negatives, by limiting their weaknesses to allow them to go faster over 180km compared to a road bike. But what two-wheeled stallion should you be handing over cash ...

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Former 220 deputy editor Liz Barrett started work on the magazine in 2007 as staff writer. During her 18 years with the brand, she reported live from almost every major triathlon across the globe, including the Ironman World Championships, 70.3 Worlds, six ITU Worlds, Challenge Roth, the 2014 and 2022 Commonwealths, the London and Paris Olympics and the Rio Paralympics, to name but a few.

Nov 11, 2022 · What does an Ironman consist of? The first leg is a 3.8km open-water swim in the sea or a lake. Athletes will run from the water to the transition area (T1), where they’ll don their bike gear and jump on the bike for the 180km ride.Then, after preparing for the run in T2, the athletes will set out on a marathon (42.2km) for the final leg of the Ironman.