220 Triathlon Magazine - May 2024

In this issue

COME BACK STRONGER

Lessons in life and triathlon from world champ Georgia Taylor-Brown

CONQUER SEA SWIMMING

Understand waves, currents, rips & more

THE BEST BUDGET LONG-DISTANCE TRIATHLONS

ON TEST: WETSUITS UNDER £400 + TRIATHLON BAGS

WIGGLE: WHEN THINGS NO LONGER CLICK

The fall of the online retailer has negative consequences for the endurance sport industry, but is a reminder of where our loyalties should lie

2 mins

"I DON'T LET THE STROKE AFFECT MY DECISION TO RACE"

In 2022, personal trainer Richard Higgins, 33, suffered a stroke two months before Celtman, but he refuses to waste any energy thinking about it...

2 mins

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK

Hugo Milner may be fairly new to the sport of triathlon, but he's already one of Britain's brightest prospects in years. In fact, he's that good he even has an outside chance of heading to Paris...

5 mins

QUINTANA ROO V-PRI

QUINTANA ROO’S BACK WITH AN UPGRADE ON ITS V-PR. ON THE FACE OF IT, IT LOOKS IMPRESSIVE, BUT YOULL NEED DEEP POCKETS...

1 min

THE POWER OF RESILIENCE

Georgia Taylor-Brown is one of Great Britain's finest triathletes whose strength of spirit has seen her overcome a litany of injuries and personal issues that would end the careers of most. And, as Adam Leitch finds out, just making the 2024 Olympic team would be her biggest victory to date..

6 mins

HOW TO CONQUER SWIMMING IN THE SEA

The sea is nature's greatest swimming pool - and features in many of the world's best triathlons. But if you're new to oceanic adventures, it can be daunting. Here's how to feel at home...

7 mins

LONG DISTANCE RACES FOR LESS

Struggling to stomach the cost of a full or middle-distance tri? These picks will test you physically and mentally, without being as painful on your pocket...

8 mins

TRIATHLON WETSUITS UNDER £400

On a budget? Then there are some great wetsuits out there, starting at a little over £100. Here's our pick...

6 mins

ON TEST TRIATHLON BAGS

In need of a pack to keep all of your kit organised on race day? We put seven options to the test

1 min

SWIMMING'S GREATEST INNOVATION

FORM’S NEWSMART, SWIM 2 GOGGLES PROJECT YOUR ACCURATE!} HEART RATE ONTO THE. GSGELE. LENS FOR ON-THE-FLY FEEDBACK, IT’SSET TO TRANSFORM THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL EEVELS OF TRIATHLETE. WE SHOW YOU HOW..;

8 mins

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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.