Get ready for ironman part 2: conquer the swim

Triathlon is the greatest and toughest endurance sport in the world. After 17 years, however, I’m going through the motions. I’m 44 with dodgy knees and a plummeting VO2 max. PB-hunting is out the win

Big cities never sleep. Through the apartment window, facing out onto the Central Market, I hear the joy, laughter and occasional tears of revellers in the streets below heading home to bed after a lo

Never raced a triathlon before? No problem. This beginners’ plan will get you over the finish line and enjoying some serious bragging rights!

A beginner’s guide to cold water swimming

There’s more to going long than just grinding it out. Steve Shrubsall finds out how to thrive during ultra endurance events

Adventure athlete Ross Edgley has carved out a niche with his treacherous open-water swims. His next feat? A90-day lap of the Icelandic coast. MH suits up for a training session