220 Triathlon

220 Triathlon is the UK’s No.1 selling Triathlon magazine and brings together all the finest elements of the world’s fastest growing sport in a visually stunning and practical format.

FROM THE EDITOR…

THE BIG PIC

FINDING YOUR WHY THROUGH TRI • As he hangs up his tri-suit, Germany’s Sebastian Kienle explains how his motivations changed over a successful career and why having a fresh focus is key

“WITHOUT THE STRUCTURE OF A TRAINING PLAN, I’D STRUGGLE” • As Liam Colebrook’s addictions spiralled out of control, he considered suicide. But trigave him a new focus…

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A YEAR TO FORGET • RUTH ASTLE ENDURED A SEASON OF INJURIES IN 2023. IT’S TESTED HER MENTAL RESOLVE BUT, SHE TELLS US, IT WILL “ADD FUEL TO THE FIRE NEXT SEASON”…

GET READY FOR OPEN WATER IN THE POOL • Nervous about returning to open water? Or just keen to get a jump on your training? Then there’s plenty you can do in the swimming pool now to prepare…

2024 RACE INSPIRATION (FOR EVERY BUDGET AND ABILITY!) • MULTISPORT IS SO MUCH MORE THAN YOU MIGHT THINK. IN 2024. MAKE THIS THE YEAR YOU FIND THE RIGHT RACE FOR WITH OUR EXPERT GUIDE-WHETHER THAT’S ANEVENT THAT’S ECO-FRIENDLY, BUDGETFRIENDLY, OFF-ROAD OR A DIFFERENT COMBO OF SPORTS TO THE NORM. GET READY TO RACEL!

KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

BUYER’S GUIDE CHANGING ROBES • Overwhelmed by the number of new changing robes out there? We tested 10 to find the best from emerging and smaller brands

BUYER’S GUIDE TURBO TRAINERS • Want to enter the world of indoor training or upgrade your current set-up? We test eight options for a range of budgets…

TRAINING • BOOST YOUR PERFORMANCE - TODAY!

HOW TO IN YOUR TRAIN FOR TRI WNCH BREAK • WANT TO COMPLETE YOUR FIRST TRI IN 2024 OR SIMPLY FIND MORE TIME TO TRAIN FOR YOUR FAVOURITE SPORT? THEN LET JOEL ENOCH GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE MYRIAD BENEFITS TO BE HAD BY TRAINING DURING YOUR LUNCH BREAK…

10 KEY LUNCHTIME SESSIONS FOR TRI • From running up and down stairs to doing some stretching in a vacant meeting room, there’s a wealth of tri-training opportunities in a 30min-1hr lunch break. Here are the sessions…

PLANT-POWERED PROTEIN • A plant-based diet means it can be difficult to get enough protein in your diet, right? Wrong! Kate Percy explains…

ALMOND AND RED PEPPER ‘ROMESCO’ SOUP

MIX IT UP • 3 WAYS TO SOUP UP YOUR SOUP

NUTRITION

SPEED MEETS STAMINA • vVO2 is an exercise physiological term few have heard of, but many could benefit from. Here’s all you need to know

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WOMEN’S TRAINING • We’ve all known that helpless feeling when injury strikes, but by taking back control of the situation it could even speed up the recovery process. Lauren Drinkwater explains…

SWIM, CLIMB, WADE… • Fancy stretching the sinews at a race that exudes the exotic? Greg Ashley did, so headed to Nepal for the Himalayan XT’RI Solo Point Five middle-distance triathlon…

XTRI SOLO POINT FIVE RACES 2024 • UNSUPPORTED. UNFILTERED. UNBELIEVABLE.

2202024 RACE CALENDAR • PICK YOUR RACES AND PLAN YOUR SEASON WITH THE 220 EVENT GUIDE

TRI SPEAK

BRUNTY’S DIY TRI • Determined to keep himself entertained over the festive period, our weekened warrior fashioned his very own swim, bike and run…