How to conquer swimming in the sea

The question about wild swimming I get asked most often is: “is it safe?” Rarely does this query refer to the risk of drowning – the usual concern is about the quality of the water. And understandably

I remember doing Ironman Lanzarote a few years ago and seeing a placard on the side of the run which said: “We don’t do this because it’s easy – we do it because we thought it would be easy.” More tha

“Jesus, my butt hurts,” I say to myself as I return the saddle after a short climb. I knew I should’ve given the tri-suit a few extra outings in the run-up to this race. It’s not that I haven’t worn i

faq When water temperatures rise, there’s a chance your triathlon may be non-wetsuit. But what does this mean for you – and how can you make sure you perform to your best without your trusty wetsuit o

Mention the Ironman bike leg to any triathlon novice and watch as their jaw drops and their mind is blown. Some 180km (112-miles) after a 3.8km swim and before a marathon run? It’s the stuff of endura

Triple Olympic gold medallist Tom Dean MBE trains six days a week, covering around 3.5 million metres a year in the water. He shares the lessons that keep him afloat