Hills, thrills & bellyaches

As a proud West Midlander I’m often reluctant to acknowledge any regional shortcomings we might have, but even I have to admit defeat when it comes to one – sea swimming. While God’s metropolitan regi

It’s 7pm. There is just 5km left between me and the cod drying rack that marks the finish of this race. I’ve got a cramp in my left thigh. I’m soaked through and just about to set foot into the forest

A strange but not unpleasant mixture of Atlantic air and the scent of washing up powder fills my nostrils. Up ahead, I can see many of the houses dotted around seemingly at random have hung out their

Simon Ellis completes the final leg of his three-month sabbatical cruise along the South Coast of England

Tommy Fury clattered down the blue carpet and proudly announced to his 5.2million followers: “Go ahead and roast my form… but could you sprint finish after a 100km triathlon?” Some achievement, partic

25-26 JULY 2025 City racing for all levels. Places now at t100triathlon.com 28 HEVER CASTLE TRIATHLON AND MULTISPORT FESTIVAL ( STANDARD TRI) (various dists) Hever Castle, Kent. castleraceseries.com S