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THE A-Z OF OPENWATER
SWIMMING
CUBE AERIUM C:68X - We hop onboard Lucy Charles-Barclay’s Kona-winning rig to see how it fares for age-group racing
RACE REPORT: SAHARAMAN

15 WAYS TO TRAIN FOR YOUR FIRST ULTRA Smash your first 50-miler with our expert tips and 16-week training plan.

HOW TO MASTER INDOOR CYCLING - Get the most out of every turbo/rollers/ smart trainer session with our off-season training guide.

GOLD-STANDARD COACHING TIPS Cassandre Beaugrand & what it takes to win.

“I can take the punches and keep going” KIERAN LINDARS Q&A.

Racing driver Billy Monger has a Kona world record in his sights for Comic Relief.

Special feature
50 YEARS OF TRIATHLON

GREATEST OF ALL TIME
Alex Yee on Olympic gold, next steps and that sprint finish

OLYMPIC HIGHLIGHTS
All the key moments from Paris 2024

HOW TO CARB LOAD
Plus: energy bars reviewed

MAXIMISE YOUR OFF-SEASON
Make the most of autumn training

RACE-DAY RUN SHOES
The right pair of trainers can shave seconds off your run split, but which ones to choose? We test eight. 

HOW NOT TO WRECK YOUR SEASON!
Expert advice and solutions to help you get your training and racing back on track.

MASTERCLASS: HOW TO RUN LIKE A PRO
GB pro Beth and her legendary run coach Jack Maitland share their top tips for a speedy 10k..

THE 220 TRIATHLON GUIDE TO PARIS 2024
Everything you need to know about Team GB and the greatest spectacle in sport.

21 TRIATHLON MYTHS DEBUNKED
Triathlon will break your bank and is the preserve of the superfit? Not necessarily. It’s time to tell the truth…

MASTERCLASS: HOW TO RAISE YOUR FTP
Your functional threshold power dictates the success (or not) of your bike leg. We show you how to boost yours..

AERO GAINS FOR EVERY BUDGET
The wind-beating gains you can make for sub-£2k, sub-£5k and sub-£10k.

MASTERCLASS: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR GUT
You’ve trained your body to physical perfection, now it’s time to do the same with your gut..

EAT LIKE A PRO TRIATHLETE
Wondering what pro athletes really eat? We take a peek inside their fridges to find out...

MID-RANGE WETSUITS
We test out some of the best new triathlon wetsuits on the market from £300 to £500..

COME BACK STRONGER

Lessons in life and triathlon from world champ Georgia Taylor-Brown

CONQUER SEA SWIMMING

Understand waves, currents, rips & more

THE BEST BUDGET LONG-DISTANCE TRIATHLONS

ON TEST: WETSUITS UNDER £400 + TRIATHLON BAGS

RACE READY IN 12 WEEKS
Race season is fast approaching (hurray!) and the good news? If you start now you can be in great shape to achieve your goals. Here’s how.

HOW TO BULLETPROOF YOUR BODY
Two top physios delve into the most common tri injuries and, vitally, explain how to prevent and fix them..

PRO Q&A: RUTH ASTLE
Discover how long-distance pro Ruth Astle’s year to forget has fuelled the fire for 2024…


PLANT-POWERED PROTEIN RECIPES
Want to cut back on your meat intake this year? Then try these four plant protein alternatives…

WINTER SWIM GEAR
Want to swim outdoors through winter? Editor Helen Webster reviews the neoprene accessories to help you do it in comfort.

HEALTHY NEW YEAR RECIPES
Our resident sports nutrition chef outlines four delicious and healthy recipes to kickstart 2024 in nutrient-boosting style.

RACE REPORT: KNYSNA EXTREME TRIATHLON
Sean McFarlane steps out of his comfort zone as he tackles 229km of African terrain and wildlife..

THE SECRETS OF HEAT
Dedicated heat training has many benefits. Here, we explore how you can maximise them and why you should.

THE FUTURE OF SWIM TRAINING
We take a look at how FORM is changing swim training forever with its smart swim goggles..

MASTERCLASS: OFF-ROAD RIDING
It’s time to learn some new two-wheel skills to make you a stronger tri rider in 2024.

RECIPES TO ENERGISE YOUR LUNCHBOX
Struggle with the mid-afternoon slump? Then these lunch recipes are designed for you…

COUNTDOWN TO PARIS
You can learn a lot from an Olympic Test Event. Here are the key things you need to know ahead of next year’s showpiece.

MID-RANGE ROAD BIKES ON TEST
Are either of these £4k road bikes good enough to justify the spend? We find out.

KIT ZONE
This month we test a new tri shoe from Fizik, two top tube bags, a Lumi ice bath and more…

MEET MAGIC MIKE HARRIS
Age-grouper Mike Harris, 72, raced the very first UK tri back in 1983. Recently retired he tells us what he’s learnt over the last 40 years..

A TRIATHLETE’S GUIDE TO HEART HEALTH
The heart is arguably the most important muscle of all, so here’s how to give it the love it needs.

KIT ZONE
This month we test a new watch from Suunto, carb drink powders and Zone3’s Yulex swimsuit.

RACE REPORT: SWEDEMAN
Sean McFarlane puts his body on the line as he reports from what may be one of Europe’s most stunning triathlons..

KIT ZONE
This month we test Zone3’s new breaststroke wetsuit, transition bags and smart sunglasses.

ROAD TO PERDITION
What kind of person takes on 102 long-distance triathlons in 102 days? We meet Sean Conway on day 58 to find out.

4 ENERGY-BOOSTING BREAKFAST RECIPES
Jump-start your day – and your training – with these delicious first-meal-of-the-day ideas..

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
TV presenter and triathlete Louise Minchin on the lessons she’s learnt from a host of fearless sportswomen.

BUYER’S GUIDE TO TRI-SUITS
We test a range of tri-suits across all budgets so you can find the right one for you.

RACE REPORT: XTERRA UK
We line up in Weston Park as Xterra makes its tri return to UK shores, but it doesn’t quite go to plan…

MASTER THE MIDDLE
Requiring both endurance and speed to race well, the 70.3 is tough to crack. Here’s how to smash your next event.

KIT ZONE
This month we test new run shoes from On, glucose monitoring kits and a travel-friendly Dryrobe.

SMASH YOUR OPEN-WATER SWIM GOALS
Whatever your aim in the water this season, we’ll have you swimming with confidence, precision and skill.

MULTISPORT WATCHES
The ultimate buyer’s guide to help you find the perfect watch to match your training and racing needs.

TIME-TRIAL MASTERCLASS
Want to improve your tri performance on the cheap and by having fun? Then you need TT..

SPORTS LUGGAGE
We test six of the best sports bags and suitcases to find the best solution for your travel needs.

BRAND VISIT: RACE RANGER
Meet the men who might have finally solved the problem of drafting in triathlon..

BEST OF BRITISH
Springman, Bayliss, Wellington, Gossage and Charles-Barclay… no, really. Exclusive interviews with the women who made tri.

HOW WAS IT FOR YOU?
Sean McFarlane takes on a challenge of biblical proportions at the half-iron-distance Israman..

HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR FIRST TRI
This is the place to be, whether your aim is to finish with all your faculties intact(!) or to finish high up the results listings.

ONE-POT WONDERS
Energise your triathlon training and accelerate recovery with these nutritious and delicious recipes..

TRAIL SHOES GROUP TEST
Twelve – six men’s six women’s – of the best off-road run shoes are tested to the 220 max.

INDOOR TRAINING MASTERCLASS
With the off-season here more of you will be hitting Zwift. Here’s how to get the most from it.

BENEFITS OF HYBRID TRAINING
Double Brutal finisher and YouTube star Fergus Crawley on why he rates mixing tri with hardcore strength training.

HOW TO CLIMB AND DESCEND LIKE A PRO
All the tips and tricks you need to conquer every hilly bike course in the 2023 race season.

THE COLD-WATER SWIMMING GUIDE
We speak to the UK’s leading expert in the effects of cold on the human body to make you a stronger, safer outdoor swimmer.

HOW TO QUALIFY FOR KONA
Racing the Ironman Worlds is the pinnacle of our sport… and is achievable with our 7-step guide.

BRAND VISIT: PARCOURS
We head to Surrey to uncover the secrets behind the UK outfit’s carbon-wheel wizardry..

KIT ZONE
We test the very latest multisport kit to the max, including Hoka’s new Bondi 8s, Head’s triathlon wetsuit and Bollé’s Avio MIPS bike helmet.

BRAND VISITS: SNUGG WETSUITS
We head to Cornwall to meet the man behind the iconic polar bear suits…

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..

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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.

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