220 Triathlon Magazine - September 2022

In this issue

A WORLD OF PAIN
We’ve all experienced pain in racing, but, we ask, when should you push on and when should you stop?

KIT ZONE
We test the very latest multisport kit to the max, including Orca’s new swimrun wetsuit, short-sleeved jerseys, saddles and hydration powders..

THE DRUGS DON’T WORK?

Recent research examines the impact of exercise on the performance of medicine…

1 min

“The curry at the end… that was my motivation”

Aged just 14 and inspired by his dad's tri feats, Ben Turnbull took on an epic four sprint triathlons in four different countries, all under 24hrs…

2 mins

FAIR GAME?

An 'open' category means closing the door to transwomen wanting to compete in the female category. It might be the fairest solution. But what happens next?

2 mins

Q&A: THE SECRET WEAPON - BETH POTTER

From track to tri, Glasgow-born Beth Potter's rise has been stealthy and assured. Then on 25 June this year, the breakthrough happened, Potter climbing the podium steps in Montreal to collect bronze behind France's Cassandre Beaugrand and teammate Georgia Taylor-Brown. Two weeks later, it was silver in Hamburg to Olympic champ Flora Duffy's gold. Let's meet Scotland's greatest export since the Tunnock's Teacake...

6 mins

The YEAR of the KAT

From army physio to the fastest female long-distance athlete on the planet, GB's Kat Matthews' rise up the ranks has been swift and assured. Here, in a 220 exclusive, she opens up on her biggest season yet...

7 mins

The RIVER WILD

IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET A DECENT TRAINING SWIM IN A 'WILD' SWIMMING SPOT - OR ARE THE TALES OF POLLUTION, DEBRIS AND OTHER HAZARDS TRUE ENOUGH TO MAKE IT TRICKY FOR TRIATHLETES? WE WENT FOR A SWIM TO FIND OUT...

10+ mins

HOW TO GET THE RACING EDGE

THE RACES PROVIDE THE PERFECT PLATFORM ON WHICH TO FINE-TUNE YOUR PERFORMANCE WITH A SERIES OF SIMPLE BUT SPEEDY ADDITIONS TO YOUR TRIATHLON STRATEGY, WHICH WE'VE HANDILY SUPPLIED HERE...

7 mins

WOMEN'S TRAINING

Weight training for women has a bad rep, but it's misplaced. Done right, it will make you a stronger, less injuryand illness-prone triathlete. Lauren Drinkwater explains further...

4 mins

THE KING OF THE NORTH

HOW WAS IT FOR YOU? | After a few glasses of vino, David Prutton signed up for his first-ever trithe middle-distance event at the new Northumbrian. Two open-water swims and a few long rides later and he was on the startline...

7 mins

BRUNTY'S ARCH NEMESIS

Superman had kryptonite, Batman, The Joker. For Brunt? His left leg. Here he explains how one of his limbs has become enemy No.1

3 mins

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220 Triathlon Magazine Description:

220 Triathlon Magazine is your indispensible triathlon training partner. Each month we feature technique and session advice from the world’s best coaches; test the latest gear to hit the shops; profile the greatest athletes; and hear from our exclusive columnist, Chrissie Wellington. Whether you are a beginner or Ironman, you will race better with 220 Triathlon. Inside every issue: • Essential advice from our experts to improve your multisport performance • We test the latest swim, bike and run equipment • Tri Talk – stay up to date with all the latest triathlon news • Exclusive interviews with world-class triathletes • Training advice – providing you with all the information you need to maximise your potential · Race round-ups –reports and results from UK and abroad.