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…

START • DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF TRI

LESSONS MUST BE LEARNT FROM HAMBURG • The tragic events in Hamburg - where a motorcyclist died and a triathlete and cameraperson went to hospital - is the starkest wake-up call for safety in tri yet

START

PARCOURS DISC2 & CLASSIFIED POWERSHIFT • £1,099 (WHEEL), £1,299 (POWERSHIFT) Powershift technology comes to a disc wheel for the first time ever…

“I’M UNDER NO ILLUSION THAT FINISHING WITHIN 17HRS IS A GIVEN” • GB age-grouper Alex Heron is hoping to become Ironman Wales' first finisher in the 75-79 age-group. Here he tells us why…

FAO 220 • Your emails & pictures

your INSTAGRAM TRI PICTURES • WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

CUBE AFRIUM C:68X • Lucy Charles-Barclay's bike of choice gets an upgrade and puts hydration and storage at its core…

THE ENGINEER • FRENCH-BORN, BATH-BASED PRO TRIATHLETE LEON CHEVALIER HAS BEEN QUIETLY MAKING HIS WAY UP THE LONG-DISTANCE RANKS. NEXT GOAL? WINNING THE IRONMAN WORLDS ON HOME TURF IN SEPTEMBER…

THE SCIENCE OF SPEED PART 1 WATER • GETTING FASTER IS THE DREAM FOR MOST ATHLETES - BUT WHEN IT COMES TO SWIMMING, WHAT ARE THE FACTORS WORKING FOR AND AGAINST US? FROM HYDRODYNAMICS TO MARGINAL GAINS, WE EXPLORE HOW TO GENERATE SPEED IN WATER

ROAD to PERDITION • SEAN CONWAY IS A MAN ON A MISSION. SPECIFICALLY, A MISSION TO COMPLETE 102 FULL-DISTANCE TRIATHLONS IN 102 DAYS. INTRIGUED TO DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE BEARDED ADVENTURER'S CURRENT TASK AND FIND OUT WHAT'S FUELLING HIM, 220 JOINED HIS CREW FOR DAY 58…

MEET THE TEST TEAM

KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

BUYER'S GUIDE CARBON RUN SHOES • They've revolutionised running and are collecting a deluge of data and world records in their wake. But do you need carbon run shoes and what are the pitfalls?

KEY BUYING INFORMATION • Confused about carbon? Here are five key points to consider when shopping for carbon-plated shoes…

READER QUESTIONS

OFF-ROAD OPTIONS • Carbon isn't just for road running. Here are two top picks for trail runs…

ASICS METASPEED EDGE+ • Asics' latest Edge gets an overhaul, with mostly positive results

ON RUNNING CLOUDBOOM ECHO 3 • Brand new sneakers slimmed down from Gustav Iden's record-breaking pair

NEW BALANCE FUELCELL SC ELITE V3 • Revamped racers with multi-distance appeal

NIKE ZOOMX VAPORFLY NEXT% 3 • The return of the king, but is it a sequel that delivers?

KIT ZONE

OVERALL VERDICT

BUYER’S GUIDE SWIMRUN WETSUITS • Swim, run, swim, run… Simple, right? It is if you’ve got the right kit. We test the latest three swimrun wetsuits to go on sale

TRAINING • BOOST YOUR PERFORMANCE - TODAY!

HOW TO HyDRATE AND FUEL A LONG-DISTANCE RACE • FINDING THE RIGHT ENERGY AND FLUID BALANCE TO SEE YOU THROUGH A 3.8KM SWIM, 180KM BIKE AND 42.2KM RUN CAN SEEM ALMOST AS BIG OF A CHALLENGE AS THE RACE ITSELF. BUT IT NEEDN’T BE SO, AS SPORTS SCIENTIST ANDY BLOW EXPLAINS…

10 WAYS TO MASTER YOUR FUELLING AND HYDRATION FOR LONG-COURSE RACING • Follow Andy’s expert dietry advice below and race free in the knowledge that you’ve got your nutrition regime nailed…

BREAKFASTS OF CHAMPIONS • Four recipes to boost energy levels for an early-morning workout or replenish depleted energy stores post-session…

BANANA WALNUT MUFFINS • RECIPE OF THE MONTH

HOW TO DESCEND ON THE BIKE LIKE A PRO • It’s an obvious piece of advice but, as Ben Bright explains in more detail here, looking ahead to where you want to go while...