220 Triathlon Magazine - July 2024

In this issue

AERO GAINS FOR EVERY BUDGET
The wind-beating gains you can make for sub-£2k, sub-£5k and sub-£10k.

MASTERCLASS: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR GUT
You’ve trained your body to physical perfection, now it’s time to do the same with your gut..

TIME TO SCRAP THE CAP

The current individual/relay athlete quota system is open to abuse from federations, says Tim...

2 mins

"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...

2 mins

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...

8 mins

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...

9 mins

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...

9 mins

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...

3 mins

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...

6 mins

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...

8 mins

AERO ROAD HELMETS

The popularity of aero road helmets has exploded in triathlon, sending the long-tailed TT helmet towards the margins as savvy triathletes have realised that aerodynamics, comfort and ventilation could come in one package.

8 mins

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...

6 mins

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...

4 mins

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...?

5 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.