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

BEFORE YOU BLAME THE ORGANISER • Yes, they make mistakes, but race directors and their teams are working hard to improve your race from start to finish, says Tim Heming

“I HAD PAIN FROM TWO ILLNESSES, BUT BEING IN THE SEA EVERY DAY HELPED” • Rob Starr struggles with Crohn’s disease and arthritis - but also completes sporting challenges most people can only dream of…

THE GRAFTER • US college track star Morgan Pearson has been unleashing his devastating run speed on the WTCS since 2018, and now it’s T100’s turn. Let’s meet the two-time Olympic medallist…

THE GOAT-IN-WAITING • She’s a three-time 70.3 world champion, a two-time Olympic relay silver medallist and the reigning T100 world champion — it can only be Taylor Knibb. Here, the US star tells us about the two coaches who have transformed her as an athlete and person, why 100K is the perfect distance for her, and why she needs two books on the go at all times…

MIND THE (GENDER) GAP • Do women get an equal experience in triathlon..? A report published at the end of last year offered some hard-hitting truths. But having shaken the tri world awake, the two organisations behind the survey have already ushered in some incredible changes. Here’s how, as well as a look at the work still to be done…

WOMEN IN TRI IN NUMBERS

THE LONG-DISTANCE EXPERIENCE • Ironman received widespread consternation in spring when it announced changes to its world champs’ qualifying system. But then Women in Tri UK stepped in…

THE GUIDELINES

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KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

GEAR NEWS • Form release ‘Pro’ version of popular Smart Swim 2 goggles with new Gorilla Glass lenses.

GEAR FOCUS: ARE MAX CUSHIONED SHOES MAKING US LAZY RUNNERS? • They’re super comfy and absorb impact like nobody’s business, but are maximalist running shoes making us better runners, or weaker ones?

BIKE TEST: MAIDEN VOYAGE • The XCR Tri is the first triathlon bike from French brand Van Rysel. It’s taken three years of research, development and manufacture. But has it been worth the wait?

VAN RYSEL XCR TRI

ON TEST: OPEN-WATER SWIMMING GOGGLES • When it comes to open-water season and triathlon racing, choosing goggles fit for purpose can make a huge difference. Here are seven sets on test…

ON TEST: TOP-END TRI-SUITS • Once you get over the £200 mark you can expect some serious tech in your tri-suit. Here are the latest launches for women, with six premium suits put through their swim, bike and run paces.

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

GET READY FOR IRONMAN PART 3: CONQUER THE BIKE • 180KM! 112 MILES! WHATEVER YOU WANT TO CALL IT, AN IRONMAN BIKE LEG IS A MIGHTILY LONG WAY. HERE’S HOW TIME-CRUNCHED AGE-GROUPERS CAN CONQUER THIS LEGENDARY MULTISPORT DISTANCE THIS SEASON AND BEYOND

KEY BIKE BUYS • Matt’s top buys for a long-distance bike leg

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NUTRITION RACE-WEEK RECIPES • To optimise your race-day performance you need to hit that start line with just the right amount of glyogen in store. And to do that, you’ll need these four recipes…

GONE IN 60 SECONDS • Overheating and underprepared, former 220 Triathlon staffer Rob Slade returns to racing with an Olympic- distance race in the Welsh capital… and finds comfort in the discomfort.

220 2025 RACE CALENDAR • PICK YOUR RACES AND PLAN YOUR SEASON WITH THE 220 EVENT GUIDE

WILL WETSUITS BE BANNED AT YOUR RACE?

NIGHT SWIMMING...