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

STAR POWER UNDER PRESSURE • The Professional Triathletes Organisation's T100 series has bet big on the lure of its star performer and unsettled Ironman… for now

“TRIATHLON MADE ME BELIEVE I COULD SURVIVE CANCER” • Two-time world champion turned tri coach Siri Lindley on how tri and horses helped her beat cancer

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THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY • MIDDLE-DISTANCE PRO IMOGEN SIMMONDS HAS BEEN STEADILY CLIMBING UP THE RANKS, WITH 2023 PROVING TO BE HER BEST SEASON YET. THE BUGGERANCE? SHE RACES FOR SWITZERLAND AFTER TEAM GB SAID, ‘NO THANKS’. OUR LOSS BUT TRI'S ULTIMATE GAIN. LET'S MEET THE SWISS STAR…

THE A-Z OF OPEN WATER SWIMMING FOR BEGINNERS • With warmer days here and race season fast approaching, it's time to take your swim training outdoors. New to open water, though? Never fear, here's all you need to know…

IS THE T100 THE ANSWER TO TRIATHLON'S PRAYERS? • AS THE PROFESSIONAL TRIATHLETE'S ORGANISATION'S NEWLY-FORMED T100 EIGHT-RACE SERIES GETS UNDERWAY WE SPEAK TO ITS KEY PLAYERS – INCLUDING ONE ALISTAIR BROWNLEE – ABOUT WHY THEY BELIEVE THIS IS FINALLY THE PRO RACE SERIES THAT WILL MAKE TRI A GLOBAL MAINSTREAM SPORT…

THE T100 TOP TRIERS

FIRST RIDE: CUBE AERIUM C:68X SLT • IF IT'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR LUCY CHARLES-BARCLAY, THEN IT'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR AGE-GROUPERS, RIGHT? BIKE TESTER JACK SEXTY TAKES TO THE ROADS TO FIND OUT…

KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

BUYER'S GUIDE TRIATHLON BIKE SHOES • For sockless comfort and faster transitions, tri-bike shoes are a must. We assess seven of the best…

BUYER'S GUIDE OPEN-WATER WETSUITS • There's a new breed of swim wetsuits out there – but are they right for you? Editor Helen tries out seven new open-water-specific wetsuits

ESSENTIAL KIT • All you need to train & race, as rated by our 220 Kit Zone expert testers

INTERVALS MASTERCLASS • INTERVALS REALLY ARE THE MARMITE OF TRI. BUT WHAT ISN'T UP FOR DISCUSSION IS THEIR BENEFIT TO YOUR PROGRESSION. HERE'S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW, PLUS OUR TOP 10 INTERVAL SESSIONS FOR TRI…

10 INTERVAL SESSIONS TO IMPROVE YOUR TRIATHLON PERFORMANCE • The beauty of intervals is that there's no fixed formula, But if you need some guidance, these are our top 10 best intervals to do for tri, and why…

RECOVERY MEALS • Knowing what and when to eat post-session can do wonders for your overall performance. Kate Percy has the recipes…

GOULASH SOUP

NUTRITION

HOW TO FUEL RACE-DAY PERFORMANCE LIKE A PRO • As we all know, race day is not the time to experiment with your fuelling strategy. But why exactly? Ben Bright explains the science and how best to maximise your performance…

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HOW WAS IT FOR YOU? SUN, SAND AND DESERT MILES • Always on the search for fresh experiences, Sean McFarlane heads to the Sahara for a middle-distance tri he won't forgot in a hurry… and nor will his body

LET'S GO

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220 2024 RACE CALENDAR • PICK YOUR RACES AND PLAN YOUR SEASON WITH THE 220 EVENT GUIDE

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE A TRIATHLETE • Brunty's been musing that because us triathletes don't tend to ‘look’ fit, we can use that to our advantage on race day…