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

TIME TO SCRAP THE CAP • The current individual/relay athlete quota system is open to abuse from federations, says Tim…

“THE GREAT THING ABOUT TRIATHLON IS THE CHANCE FOR PERSONAL GROWTH” • Isaac Kenyon explains why he dug deep and completed a full Ironman triathlon wearing a 15kg weighted vest…

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THE ALL-ROUNDER • Having triumphed at Olympic-distance triathlon, Australian Ashleigh Gentle is now the one to beat at 100km. We caught up with the Brisbane native as she targets the lucrative T100 title…

THE SPEED SECRETS OF HONEST JOE • Brit pro Ironman athlete Joe Skipper is known for two things – raw speed and raw honesty. Here we find out how he achieves the first by sticking to the second, in all aspects of his life…

AERO GAINS FOR EVERY BUDGET • Inflation's down, meaning you can spend, spend, spend on multisport gear. Okay let's not get carried away but, as you'll discover, whatever your spending power, there's significant time to be saved with a selection of judicious buys…

20 WAYS TO MAKE RACING LESS PAINFUL • Racing a triathlon pain-free is a pipe dream, surely? Well, yes and no. While we can't make it 'easy', we can certainly help you reach the finish line with a smile. Here's how…

EVOLUTION OF SPEED • British innovators Nopinz transformed endurance sport a decade ago with the SpeedPocket. Ten years on, Nopinz is at it again with its second-ever tri-suit, the Pro-1 Evo…

KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

REACHING THE APEX • For over 30 years, Orca have been at the forefront of tri wetsuit design. But just what is the difference between their new Apex and Athlex ranges? And what makes their suits different to their competitors? As we find out, it's all down to the Orca Lab…

ORCA'S WETSUIT RANGE • INTRODUCING THE APEX AND ATHLEX TRIPLETS IN ORCA'S TRI WETSUIT LINE-UP

BUYER'S GUIDE: TOP-END TRI-SUITS • Want to elevate your racing this season? Then a high performance tri-suit might be just the thing. But what does the extra cash get you exactly? We test 11 of the best to find out…

BUYER'S GUIDE: AERO ROAD HELMETS

BUYER'S GUIDE: CLIP-ON AEROBARS • Adding aerobars to your road bike can deliver big time savings. Here, Jack Sexty tests four sets to see if they're worth the cash…

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

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR GUT • YOUR BODY'S AT ITS PHYSICAL PEAK AND READY TO DO BATTLE, BUT IS YOUR GUT IN THE SAME SHAPE? HERE WE SHOW YOU HOW TO AVOID AN UNPLANNED VISIT TO THE RACE-DAY LOOS…

8 WAYS TO TRAIN YOUR GUT

SPEND LESS, FUEL MORE • We might be in a cost-of-living crisis, but as triathletes you still need to fuel well. So here are four budget- friendly, post-training recipes…

SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI WITH ROSEMARY

NUTRITION

HOW TO USE CUES TO IMPROVE RACE PERFORMANCE • It can be very easy to lose focus during a race, especially on the run, but having a few specific technical points to draw on can help reignite your race…

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FOR HE'S A JOLLY GOODFELLOW… • Ben Goodfellow heads to Lanzarote to do battle with one of the most brutal Ironmans in the world. Can the 28-year-old Brit defy the winds and mountains to conquer his sixth full-distance…?

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

PARTING IS SUCH SWEET SORROW • Brunty's distraught at the news that his...