If you’ve spent enough time around open water swimming and trail running content, you’ve probably run into swimrun without quite knowing what separates it from triathlon. It’s one of the fastest-growing endurance formats in the sport, and enough of the skills overlap with triathlon that it’s worth understanding — even if you never enter a…
HOKA’s Stinson has always sat between road trainer and trail shoe — one shoe for mixed-terrain athletes who want road comfort with enough grip for gravel and packed trails. The Stinson 8 is now officially out, and it’s the lightest version of the shoe yet. What’s New The 2026 update brings a newly formulated dual-density…
Carbon-plated “super shoes” like the new On Cloudboom Strike 2 routinely cost £200-£270 and wear out in 100-150 miles. For a triathlete already spending on a wetsuit, a bike, and race entries, that’s a genuine budget question — and the honest answer is: it depends on what you’re racing. What a Super Shoe Actually Does…
On’s flagship marathon racer just got its first major update in two years, and demand outstripped supply within a day. The On Cloudboom Strike 2 and its LightSpray sibling launched in the UK on 30 July 2026 at £230 — and as of writing, every size across all three colourways shows “no items left in…
The ASICS GT-1000 15 Has Launched The ASICS GT-1000 15 is now available, and it turns out our preview coverage called it correctly: this is an iterative refinement of the GT-1000 14 rather than a ground-up redesign. It keeps the same accessible price point and stability-focused ride that has made the GT-1000 line a go-to…
Why Triathletes Get Blisters More Than Other Athletes Triathlon has a unique combination of blister risk factors: a swim exit leaves feet wet, transition means pulling socks and shoes on over damp skin, race-day adrenaline masks early hot-spot pain until it’s already a problem, and plenty of athletes end up racing in shoes or socks…
XTERRA triathlon replaces the road bike and tarmac run with a mountain bike and trail run across natural terrain. If you’ve been doing road triathlon for a few years and feel ready for something rawer and more variable, XTERRA offers a completely different race experience — muddier, more technical, often hillier, and considerably more fun…
A hilly triathlon course rewards athletes who prepare specifically for undulating terrain. Whether you’re targeting a rolling bike course in the UK countryside or a run with significant elevation, smart training over the weeks before race day will keep your legs fresh across all three disciplines. Here’s how to approach it. Why Hills Hurt —…
Jeremy MacLean produced a debut to remember at IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga on 17 May, taking the men’s title in 3:45:37 — just 10 seconds clear of Ari Klau. In the women’s race, Grace Alexander successfully defended her crown in 4:16:42, with Paula Findlay and Jackie Hering completing the podium. Men’s Race MacLean — just 21…
Most triathletes spend their racing season swimming, cycling and running — but rarely lining up at a standalone running event. That’s a missed opportunity. Entering a 5K, 10K or half marathon once or twice a season can sharpen your triathlon run leg in ways that are difficult to replicate in training alone. Speed Development You…
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