Trainsmart

30/06/2023

Coffee stop en route to Le Monte St Michel

07/05/2022

Delighted to announce that in partnership with SuuntoPlus Guides, we can now deliver real-time coaching on your wrist!

Trainsmart is now available on Suunto 5 and 9 watches. Suunto's latest innovation enables your Suunto watch to guide you through your Trainsmart sessions. Our automated download feature makes it super-easy for you, making sure your perfect session is always downloaded and available on your watch. Go...

21/06/2021

Interview with the great Javier Gomez https://www.220triathlon.com/news/interview-javier-gomez-talks-training-olympics-and-coping-with-lockdown/

We catch up with Spanish pro and multiple world champion Javier Gomez ahead of a winning start to the season at Challenge Cancun.

20/06/2021

Can anyone go sub-7 hours for an Ironman? If anyone can, it's Ali Brownlee https://www.220triathlon.com/training/long-distance/can-ali-brownlee-go-sub-7-hours-over-an-iron-distance/

It could be a triathlon performance for the ages, But shaving 36 minutes off the world’s best iron-distance effort is a monumental ask. As Ali Brownlee prepares to attempt just that, James Witts investigate the innovations that could make the dream become reality

19/06/2021

The relationship between training and mental health https://www.220triathlon.com/training/depression-a-triathlete-s-experience/

Every year a quarter of us will suffer from a mental health problem, including sports men and women. Our columnist Tim Heming shares his experience

18/06/2021

What to eat when working out https://www.polar.com/blog/what-to-eat-when-working-out/

Making sure you have enough fuel for your workouts is key. Here's your step-by-step guide for what to eat when working out.

17/06/2021

Everything you need to know about sports gels https://www.220triathlon.com/gear/nutrition/energy-gels/energy-gels-what-you-need-to-know/

All you need to know about energy gels including common ingredients, what to look for, how and when to take them

16/06/2021

What is muscle imbalance and why you should know about it https://www.220triathlon.com/training/injuries/muscle-imbalance-what-it-is-and-why-its-important/

At best, muscle imbalance will not allow you to perform at your optimum; at worst, it could cause an injury. Physio Caoimhe McNamara explains causes and treatment so you can stay in balance

15/06/2021

Does the colour of your drink make you go faster? Hint - yes! https://www.220triathlon.com/training/nutrition-training/do-pink-drinks-make-you-faster/

A new study looking at the affects of drink colour on performance has unearthed some surprising results

14/06/2021

Just how much swimming should a triathlete do? https://www.220triathlon.com/training/swim-training/how-much-swimming-should-triathletes-do/

Tri coach Philip Hatzis considers the optimum number and duration of swim sessions a triathlete should do per week, to guarantee the most gains in the least time so they train smarter, not harder

13/06/2021

Consistency is king! Tips on how to make exercise a habit https://www.polar.com/blog/how-to-make-exercise-a-habit/

Researcher Dr. Amanda Rebar and performance coach Heikki Huovinen give us their specialist insight into how to make exercise a habit.

12/06/2021

Tips on how to improve your race day bike-handling skills https://www.220triathlon.com/training/bike-training/improve-your-race-day-bike-skills/

Use this skills-focussed session to get you dialled into your race set-up for when the season resumes says Nik Cook