220 Triathlon Magazine - October 2023

In this issue

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..

GB WORLD SERIES EXIT UNDERLINES BIGGER ISSUE FOR TRIATHLON

The World Triathlon Series has been a highlight of the British triathlon calendar since 2009, but won't be returning unless the model is revolutionised

2 mins

Raymond Braun – "Triathlon was part of my OCD recovery"

Meet the man that took on seven Olympic tris on seven continents in seven days to help with his OCD...

3 mins

THE FALCON

NEW ZEALAND'S HAYDEN WILDE IS AN OLYMPIC MEDALLIST, FORMER XTERRA WORLD CHAMPION AND REGULARLY GOES TOE-TO-TOE WITH THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS. HERE, THE KIWI TALKS ABOUT THE PAST, THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE...

4 mins

THE PINNACLE OF PERFORMANCE

ALTITUDE TRAINING IS BECOMING MORE POPULAR WITH IRONMAN AND TRIATHLON PROFESSIONALS. IT'S ALSO USED BY TOP-PERFORMING AGE-GROUPERS. WE LOOK HIGH TO FIND OUT WHY...

7 mins

MAGIC MIKE

Mike Harris, 72, raced his last triathlon on 5 June- 40 years to the day since he took part in the UK's first-ever swim, bike and run. Here we celebrate a true pioneer of tri...

7 mins

KIT ZONE

THE LATEST GEAR-TESTED BY EXPERTS

8 mins

BUYER'S GUIDE : SUNGLASSES

Much more than just a fashion statement, sport sunglasses deliver protection, comfort and performance gains. Here's all you need to know...

9 mins

SUPERSONIC MISSILES

The Orro Venturi Tri and Vitus Auro go head-to-head in our battle of the mid-range triathlon bikes. But which one, if any, should you pick to carry you to PB-busting success? It's time to find out...

7 mins

HOW TO PLAN YOUR OFF-SEASON TRAINING

GET YOUR TRAINING BALANCE RIGHT IN THE AUTUMN/WINTER MONTHS AND YOU'LL REAP THE PERFORMANCE REWARDS NEXT RACE SEASON. PHILIP HATZIS EXPLAINS HOW...

4 mins

WOMEN'S TRAINING

When your period arrives, the last thing you might feel like doing is training. But the right kind of exercise at the right time in your cycle could be extremely beneficial. Lauren Drinkwater explains...

4 mins

BY ANY MEANS

It may not be a traditional triathlon, but 300km of cycling, running and kayaking makes ITERA-lite a multisport challenge with a kick. Dave Harcourt embarks on his second attempt to finish it...

8 mins

AN IRON CONUNDRUM

Brunty decides it's finally time to make his long-awaited return to Ironman racing, but stumbles at the first hurdle...

3 mins

Read all stories from 220 Triathlon

220 Triathlon Magazine Description:

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.