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…

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START • DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF TRI

PICK YOUR CHERRIES • New research highlights the recovery benefits of Montmorency cherries…

3 OF THE BEST • RUNNING CAPS

ORCA AESIR FLEX • £449 Orca's new range of swimrun wetsuits promise flexibility and durability in abundance…

“HOPEFULLY IʼLL FINISH THE RACE IN ONE PIECE! ” • Jane Holmes continued running throughout her lung cancer diagnosis and now, with the illness in an unlikely remission, sheʼs targeting her biggest challenge yet…

ZEN AND THE ART OF PACING • Kat Matthews looked to have climbed from the canvas for a thrilling comeback victory in the recent Pho3nix Sub8 Project. But the reality belies a more introspective approach to pacing we can all learn from

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Q&ATHE NEW TALENT • New Zealand's Kyle Smith is one of the most exciting talents in long-course triathlon, recently leading the 2021 Ironman World Championship until 5km on the run. This new status the Kiwi attributes to his upbringing on the terraced streets of Lancashire… and training with one Jan Frodeno out in Girona. Let's meet Ironman's one to watch for 2022…

CHANGING LANES • Alistair and Jonny Brownlee have been the poster boys of short-course triathlon for the last decade. But with Alistair's move into the long-course arena and the pair currently beset with injury woes, what's next for the sport's star siblings? We caught up with them post- Leeds WTCS to report on their current health, their changing dynamic and Jonny's reflections on that that bone-breaking crash…

SAFETY FIRST? • The amateur footage of the crash in Leeds shows just how serous it could have been. Does Jonny believe more should be done to improve safety?

A DAY IN THE LIFE • What exactly does it take to train for paratriathlon? And how does the training differ depending on the athlete's disability? Keen to find out, we joined pro paratriathletes, and couple IRL, Claire Cashmore and Dave Ellis for a behind-the-scenes look at an average day's training…

3 EXTRA TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS • Not only do paratriathletes have three sports to master, they must also consider what extra kit and adaptations are needed to be able to train and race paratri

The Slacker's to Guide Tri • Six grand bikes, six-packs and 16 hours of training per week. Triathlon has a hardcore rep. And yet it doesn't have to dominate your life, wallet weekends. Here's our ultimate slacker's guide for the time crunched triathlete…

The Slacker's to Guide Kit • From DIY tricks to aero cheats, here are five easy ways to get to that finish line on a budget

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BUYER’S GUIDE TOP-END WETSUITS • If your goal is to exit Ti at the front of the pack, a wetsuit upgrade could maximise your swim speed. Jack Sexty and Helen Webster test 10…

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BUYER’S GUIDE ENTRY-LEVEL WETSUITS • A well-chosen wetsuit can make or break your swim. But can you buy quality on a budget? We test 10 sub-£300 suits

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

HOW TO FLY TO THE FINISH LINE • A few issues ago we met the Wiggle x HOKA Flyers, a mega competition-winning age-group team. Now, with their race goal Ironman Wales looming on the horizon, we catch up with them to...