220 Triathlon - September 2023

In this issue

A TRIATHLETE’S GUIDE TO HEART HEALTH
The heart is arguably the most important muscle of all, so here’s how to give it the love it needs.

KIT ZONE
This month we test a new watch from Suunto, carb drink powders and Zone3’s Yulex swimsuit.

RACE REPORT: SWEDEMAN
Sean McFarlane puts his body on the line as he reports from what may be one of Europe’s most stunning triathlons..

THE NEXT IRONMAN CEO HAS A TOUGH TASK

Andrew Messick endured 12 testing years as Ironman boss, but the brand’s post-pandemic future presents an even greater challenge

2 mins

"TRIATHLON NEEDS TO BE ON THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM"

Marc Laithwaite runs Tri Kidz, a charity that introduces triathlon to primary school children in the North West…

2 mins

THE FLYING DUTCHMAN

DUTCH PARATRIATHLETE PLAT IS AN IRONMAN HAWAII WINNER, FOUR-TIME PARALYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST AND IS WEIGHED DOWN BY WORLD TITLES. HERE, THE 32-YEAR-OLD REVEALS HOW WHEELCHAIR DOMINATION IS NEXT ON HIS RADAR…

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THE SCIENCE OF SPEED LAND - PART 2

LAST ISSUE WE REVEALED THE RESISTANCE FORCES AT PLAY IN THE SWIM AND HOW THEY CAN BE OVERCOME VIA THE CORRECT TECHNIQUE AND THE RIGHT GEAR. THIS ISSUE WE HEAD TO DRY LAND, TO UNDERSTAND HOW YOU CAN BEAT DR AG AND HEAT ON THE BIKE AND RUN…

9 mins

MATTERS of the HEART

WE ALL KNOW HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO LOOK AFTER OUR MUSCLES, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE OF ALL – OUR HEART? HERE’S A TRIATHLETE’S GUIDE TO KEEPING YOUR TICKER IN CHECK…

7 mins

15 tips for fuelling your bike training

Changing what you eat before, during or after training can trigger different physiological adaptations, enhance your riding and help you achieve specific goals. Here's how to fuel to gain optimal results

9 mins

HOW TO RECOVER FROM RACING

JOINING US ON THE COACHING TEAM THIS MONTH IS AN ATHLETE WHO KNOWS A THING OR TWO ABOUT RECOVERING WELL FROM SHORT-COURSE RACING TO ENSURE A LONG, STRONG SEASON. OVER TO NON STANFORD...

5 mins

HOW TO TRAIN FOR AN OPEN-WATER-RACE SWIM

If you can't get into open water to train, it is still possible to prep for the demands of an outdoors triathlon in the pool. Ben Bright has the session to work on the skills required...

2 mins

WOMEN'S TRAINING

The best way to restart exercise and training postpartum is gently, which is why Pilates is ideal. Lauren Drinkwater explains more...

5 mins

A Force of Nature

Three years after initially planning to race it, Sean McFarlane finally makes it to Swedeman. Cue a long, gruelling day and some of Europe's finest scenery...

7 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.