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Muscle
Tendonitis: what it is and how to treat it
220triathlon.com - by Juliet Slade
Pain or aggravation in a tendon that causes an associated impairment in performance is characterised as tendonitis, and commonly affects the Achilles …
Triathlons
Paralympic sprint champion Jonnie Peacock to mentor four disabled children in new Channel 4 series
220triathlon.com - by 220 Staff
Jonnie plans to work with a group of disabled children to show them, and their families, that there are no barriers to participating in sport and …
Swimming
45 speed workouts for triathletes
220triathlon.com - by Dermott Hayes
We are triathletes. We want results. We want them now. Yet sometimes there aren’t enough hours in the day to fit in the sessions. Sound familiar? If …
Muscle
Compartment syndrome: what it is and how to treat it
220triathlon.com - by Omkar Sawan
Compartment syndrome is defined as increased pressure in the four compartments as outlined below, leading to compromised blood flow and tissue …
Triathlons
Olympic triathlon relay: does it affect the individual tri event?
220triathlon.com - by Tim Heming
The International Triathlon Union has fought persistently and successfully to add the mixed team relay to the Olympic programme and a third gold …
Tokyo
Tokyo test event: 5 things we learnt
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1. Duffy holds the key. Two-time ITU world champion Bermudan Flora Duffy, who hadn’t raced at this level for over a year because of injury, provided …
United States
GB beaten by France in mixed relay photo-finish
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Great Britain’s Alex Yee lost out by the slimmest of margins to France’s Dorian Coninx in a thrilling finish to the Tokyo mixed relay test event. The …
Lauren Steadman
Triple Paratri success for Brits in Tokyo
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Lauren Steadman, Joe Townsend and Dave Ellis guided by Tim Don, were the British winners as the Paratriathlon World Cup doubling as the Paralympic …
Muscle
Sports massage: What are the benefits of having a regular massage?
220triathlon.com - by Nick Beer
When you work full-time, squeezing some training into your weekly schedule can be a real challenge – and that often means you don’t get an …
Triathlons
Mislawchuk wins Tokyo test event as Brownlee finishes fifth
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Tyler Mislawchuk took victory in the men’s Tokyo test event that in complete contrast to the women’s equivalent the day before was almost completely …
Muscle
What's the serratus anterior muscle and why is it important to swimmers?
220triathlon.com - by Nick Beer
The main muscles of the upper body that we use when swimming front crawl are: latissimus dorsi, deltoids, trapezius, pectorals, biceps and triceps. …
Asthma
Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction: What it is and how it affects athletic performance
220triathlon.com - by Dr James Hull
The voice box area, or larynx, in sufferers of exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction or EILO can start to close when they're exercising. This gives …
Heart Rates
Heart rate: How much should you worry about a high HRmax?
220triathlon.com - by Dermott Hayes
It’s not quite as straightforward as that. For a start, our heart rate can fluctuate day to day, depending on our stress and fatigue levels. For …
Muscle
How to stop overstriding when you run
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As we run, our body is propelled forward. This needs to happen as efficiently as possible. A major contributor is the landing position of the foot …
Triathlons
Learmonth and Taylor-Brown DQ'd after crossing line hand-in-hand
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Britain’s Jess Learmonth and Georgia Taylor-Brown crossed the line hand-in-hand in a shortened Olympic test event in Tokyo – and were disqualified …
Tokyo
Learmonth and Taylor-Brown DQ'd after crossing line hand-in-hand at Tokyo test event
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Britain’s Jess Learmonth and Georgia Taylor-Brown crossed the line hand-in-hand in a shortened Olympic test event in Tokyo – and were disqualified …
Sports Nutrition
What are the differences between saturated and unsaturated fats?
220triathlon.com - by Renee McGregor
The NHS defines saturated fats as ‘those found in many foods, both sweet and savoury. Most of them come from animal sources, including meat and dairy …
Helmets
TT bike helmets: 3 of the best reviewed
220triathlon.com - by 220 staff
In terms of seconds gained for pounds spent, a time trial aero helmet is potentially one of the best biking upgrades. However, before you head out …
Triathlete
Swimming goggles: how should they fit and how tight should they be?
220triathlon.com - by Helen Webster
As with any other piece of triathlon kit, though, the first thing to consider is fit. After all, get this wrong and your goggles will leak and impede …
Rowing
Rowing: Which muscles does rowing use and how does that help your tri performance?
220triathlon.com - by 220 Staff
Rowing works nine major muscle groups, including the hamstrings, glutes, quads, core, lats, back, shoulders, triceps and biceps, so you’ll be …
Ironman World Championships
Michael Rauschendorfer remembered
220triathlon.com - by Debbie Graham
We were sad to hear the news that renowned multisport photographer, Michael Rauschendorfer, has died aged 51 following a battle with cancer. His …
Open-water swim goggles: 6 of the best reviewed and rated
220triathlon.com - by Matt Baird
Your open water swimming goggles might be one of your less expensive kit purchases, but it’s worth spending a bit of time thinking about your needs …
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease: why we need to tackle it now
220triathlon.com - by Tim Heming
Its crippling lethargy prematurely curtails the pursuits of countless pro and amateur triathletes. Yet despite 14% year-on-year growth in cases …
Retro
September issue of 220 out now
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220 has turned 30 and to celebrate here is an insight into our very special 30th anniversary issue… The ultimate 30 training tips: The top swimmers, …
Triathlons
Tokyo 2020 test event preview: what to expect and the Brits hoping for victory
220triathlon.com - by Tim Heming
Triathlon is warming up for the Tokyo test event in more ways than one. Anticipation is building among athletes looking to all but guarantee Olympic …
Eyeglasses
Glasses: how to clean them without damaging them
220triathlon.com - by James Witts
Firstly, clean them under warm water to remove dirt and debris.You should then apply a couple of drops of washing-up liquid between your fingers and …
Marathons
Vicky Holland: how to train for a faster run
220triathlon.com - by Tim Heming
To understand the rewards for persistency in endurance sport, look no further than the 2018 women’s ITU World Triathlon Series champion Vicky …
Hay Fever
Hay fever: how can I keep training and racing?
220triathlon.com - by Dr James Hull
Hay fever is the generic term used to describe a number of allergic symptoms that typically arise from exposure to grass pollen. Most individuals …
GPS
Suunto 5 GPS watch review
220triathlon.com - by Jack Sexty
The 5 replaces the Spartan Sport in Suunto’s multisport watch collection, with better battery life (20hrs in full GPS mode), a slimmer, lighter …
Helmets
Limar Air Speed helmet review
220triathlon.com - by Matt Baird
Limar were at the forefront of the push to create the world’s lightest helmet a few years ago, with their Ultralight+ taking the honour after gracing …