220 Triathlon - January 2024

In this issue

THE SECRETS OF HEAT
Dedicated heat training has many benefits. Here, we explore how you can maximise them and why you should.

THE FUTURE OF SWIM TRAINING
We take a look at how FORM is changing swim training forever with its smart swim goggles..

TRAIN FROM HOME FOR VICTORY

This year has given us proof that devotion to the pain cave' can yield success, but it takes a little more than a fancy home gym...

2 mins

"I love that I can still compete and represent my country"

Peggy Crome, 80, is quite simply a legend of age-group triathlon. Here’s why…

2 mins

REAP VULCAN DISC

There's a new and updated beam bike in town, and it's got a few tricks up its sleeve. Let's take a closer look...

1 min

BREAKTHROUGH STAR

GB PRO KATE WAUGH'S RUN OF SUCCESS THIS LAST SUMMER HAS PROPELLED HER INTO THE LIMELIGHT, BUT WITH ONLY TWO PARIS WOMEN'S SLOTS REMAINING, COULD SHE BE IN CONTENTION? LET'S MEET HER...

4 mins

THE REIGN OF QUEEN CHARLES-BARCLAY

ON 14 OCTOBER 2023, LUCY CHARLES-BARCLAY PUT IN ARGUABLY THE FINEST PERFORMANCE THAT KONA HAS EVER WITNESSED, LEADING FROM GUN TO TAPE TO TAKE THAT MUCH SOUGHT-AFTER AND THOROUGHLY DESERVED WIN. HERE, WE CATCH UP WITH THE WOMAN OF THE DECADE TO CELEBRATE HER INCREDIBLE SUCCESS...

10 mins

ACCLIMATING TO VICTORY

LUCY CHARLES-BARCLAY'S HAWAII VICTORY CAME OFF THE BACK OF TRAINING IN ARTIFICIAL HEAT, BUT IT'S SOMETHING US MERE MORTALS COULD TRY THIS OFF-SEASON, AS IT HAS BENEFITS IN THE COLD, TOO. HERE'S THE THINKING...

7 mins

THE FUTURE OF SWIM TRAINING

In a move that revolutionised swimming, FORM has created a set of goggles that gives users a whole new training and racing experience. With the help of founder Dan Eisenhardt and pro Lionel Sanders, we take a look at how and why....

5 mins

STRENGTH & CONOMONING MASTERCLASS

INCLUDE SOME S&C WORK INTO YOUR TRAINING SCHEDULE AND GET READY TO ELEVATE YOUR SWIM, BIKE AND RUN PERFORMANCE. BRITISH TRIATHLON S&C COACH MATT CROYLE PROVIDES THE ADVICE AND SESSIONS...

4 mins

TALE OF TWO RACES

2023 marked the first year that the Ironman world championship was contested on two different days, in two different countries. Here, we hear from two UK age-groupers who raced Nice and Kona, respectively, on two historic days for the sport...

10+ mins

THE CURSE OF THE LAST-MINUTE CANCELLATION

Storm Babet recently wreaked havoc on the country... and Martyn Brunt’s race plans. Luckily for him, whiskey was still on offer...

3 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.