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…

THE BIG PIC

IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SET FOR FORMAT CHANGE • After low numbers at the women’s event in Nice, expect to see men and women being reunited at the same location from 2026 onwards

"CARRYING TOMATOES IS GOOD IRONMAN TRAINING!" • Missy Lestrange, 72, recently conquered her 33rd Ironman Worlds. Her secret? Like growing veg, start small and increase…

ARGON 18 E117 • ARGON 18’S SVELTE E117 TRIATHLON BIKE IS A MORE AFFORDABLE VERSION OF RUTH ASTLE’S E119 BUT RETAINS ITS SPEED DNA…

FAG 220 • YOUR EMAILS & PICTURES

THE IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPION • With a string of records to her name, it was only a matter of time before Germany’s Laura Philipp scooped up the biggest prize of them all. And on 22 September, in Nice, France, it happened. 220 was there to speak to the new women’s world champion…

Record-breaker • Laura Philipp is used to breaking Ironman records…

Late starters • The history of Ironman proves you can become a world champion even if you weren’t a triathlete as a child…

IT'S A WOMEN'S WORLDS • On 22 September, the spectacular French Riviera played host to the first women’s Ironman World Championship to be held outside North America – and what a day it delivered…

LAST ACTION HERO • While many of Alistair Brownlee’s chief rivals in a golden era for the sport have called time on their careers, Leeds’ finest is not ready to use the ‘R’ word just yet. Phew! So we had a long overdue catch-up with the two-time Olympic champ to talk projects, Paris and coaching one Beth Potter…

WHAT IS PLAY THEIR WAY?

STILL GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

15 WAYS TO TRAIN FOR YOUR FIRST ULTRA • With the need for plenty of training and huge bragging rights, many triathletes will be tempted to take on an ultra marathon. But how? Here are 15 proven tips, as well as a training plan to help you smash your first 50-miler

ENJOY YOUR ULTRA! THE 50-MILE/100 KM PLAN

KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

GROUPTEST: BIKE LIGHTS • The days can get mighty short in the off- season, making bike lights even more essential. Here are some of the best front and rear lights to choose from…

GROUPTEST: RUN JACKETS • A good run jacket is a vital piece of kit for these cold, wet and wintry months. So we’ve tested five of the best to find the right one for you…

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

HOW TO MASTER INDOOR CYCLING • DAYLIGHT HOURS ARE SHRINKING SO IT’S TIME TO HOP ON THE TURBO AND JUST RIDE, RIGHT? THINK AGAIN WITH OUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO OPTIMISING YOUR INDOOR CYCLING

10 STEPS TO INDOOR RIDING SUCCESS • Boost everything from your core strength to your fuelling with these expert tips…

POWER-PACKED TRAINING MEALS • Mock the humble soup at your peril! Full of nutritious ingredients and ready in less than 15mins, they’re the ideal pre- or post-session meal… and we have four

HOW TO USE THE WINTER TO IMPROVE YOUR BIKE SKILLS • The off-season doesn’t, and shouldn’t, mean an automatic retreat indoors. In fact, when it comes to riding, it opens up a whole new world of options and possibilities. Ben Bright explains…

Q&AS

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NERVOUS IN NICE • Ironman and Pauline Green’s family lifted her up when her husband’s death left her at rock bottom. It forged a steely resolve, which would be needed to overcome a stress fracture in the build-up to the Ironman Worlds in France…

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