Ironman have announced a new structure to the 2014 World Champs in a statement posted on their site."Beginning in 2014, the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships will take place at rotating locations across the globe, the World Triathlon Corporation

to develop a training guide to help you get to grips with the sport she loves. Winter is actually the perfect time to start training for a triathlon because the race season has officially finished for the year. You get the biggest head-start on building a

triathlons. With six months to go until race day, there's plenty of time to train.The ballot is the final chance to secure a general entry place - places aren't guaranteed, but if you apply early you'll have a higher chance of getting in. Following

Stephen BaylissAge 31Trains Switzerland2008 was a great year for Stephen Bayliss. He won Ironman UK and Ironman South Africa, and placed 18th at the World Champs. He races for Team TBB, as does his wife, Bella. They were both second in this year

], Looking to take part in a triathlon during the summer? Got your own place already? Brilliant! Do it for charity. Have a look at these charities offering you an array of fantastic support in exchange

age-group structure. However old you are, triathlon gives you the opportunity to compete against other athletes of a similar vintage. This means you can race for your country whether you're 25 or 85 without being a full-time, professional athlete

There’s no denying it: triathlon is the sport of the moment. Statistics show more than 100,000 Brits raced the triple last year, turning out at 400 different UK events. Single-sport athletes looking for their next fitness challenge, those fending

Congratulations to Donald Smith of Bangor, County Down, who has won our competition for a race place at this year’s Ironman Lanzarote on May 19.Thanks to our friends at Sports Tours International – and, in his words, “an understanding wife” – Donald

Q I’m 22 years old, with PBs from 16:49 for 5K to 1:16 for the half-marathon. My running is going well, but I’d love to try my local triathlon in August. I already swim and circuit train – my only fear is that replacing some of my training

If your goal is to set a new triathlon personal best, consider purchasing a time-trial bike. These midrange models mix value and performance, and are all but guaranteed to improve your bike split. They offer aerodynamic carbon-fibre frames, reliable