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TRI-BIKE SHOES
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TRI-BIKE SHOES

If you're ready to fine-tune your performance and speed up transitions, tri-specific bike shoes are the way forward. Jack Sexty slides into six pairs...

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6 mins  |
Spring 2022
HOW TO FLY TO THE FINISH LINE
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HOW TO FLY TO THE FINISH LINE

One unforgettable competition prize has seen the formation of the Wiggle x HOKA Flyers. Destination? Ironman Wales. We caught up with the new age-group team and learnt from their band of experts at a recent training camp...

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9 mins  |
Spring 2022
RACE-DAY WHEELS
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RACE-DAY WHEELS

If you want to speed up your bike leg, a wheel upgrade could knock minutes off an iron-distance race time compared to training rims. But which pair should you choose? Jack Sexty tests nine...

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7 mins  |
Spring 2022
KIT ZONE
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KIT ZONE

THE LATEST GEAR-TESTED BY EXPERTS

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7 mins  |
Spring 2022
HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN TRAINING PLAN
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HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN TRAINING PLAN

A COACH IS A GREAT INVESTMENT, BUT YOU CAN ALSO CREATE YOUR OWN PROGRAMME IF ARMED WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS...

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7 mins  |
Spring 2022
A REAL OR VIRTUAL DANGER?
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A REAL OR VIRTUAL DANGER?

Enjoyed by millions of endurance athletes, indoor training platform Zwift has been accused of putting vulnerable players at risk of eating disorders

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2 mins  |
Spring 2022
Free Speed
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Free Speed

How often should I train on my triathlon bike?

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3 mins  |
March 2022
How to Overcome Open-Water Anxiety
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How to Overcome Open-Water Anxiety

Without lines to follow and no pool end, outdoor swimming can seem an unsettling place. But it needn’t be so…

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4 mins  |
March 2022
SLEEP YOURWAY TO VICTORY
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SLEEP YOURWAY TO VICTORY

The optimum temperature for sleep is 16-18°C. It’s also recommended to use layers instead of a big duvet because you can regulate temperature more readily.

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3 mins  |
March 2022
INDOOR TRAINING FOR OUTDOOR GAINS
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INDOOR TRAINING FOR OUTDOOR GAINS

ENDURANCE LEGEND CHRIS HALL ON MAXIMISING THE TURBO TRAINER

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3 mins  |
March 2022
HOW IMPORTANT IS THE ‘LONG RIDE'?
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HOW IMPORTANT IS THE ‘LONG RIDE'?

BOOST AEROBIC FITNESS, BUILD STRENGTH AND IMPROVE PEDAL TECHNIQUE WITH THE WEEKLY, OFF-SEASON LENGTHY SESSION

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4 mins  |
March 2022
Streamline Your Swimming
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Streamline Your Swimming

How important is body position to my triathlon performance?

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1 min  |
March 2022
The Legend
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The Legend

Who better to feature in our 400th issue than the man, the myth, the legend, Tim Don? Tim started his multisport career all the way back in 1992, aged 13, just three years after 220 was born. Here he tells his favourite tri mag – copies of which he still has up in his garage rafters – about those heady days, his thoughts on the current crop of athletes, and some exciting plans for 2022

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7 mins  |
March 2022
INSULATED JACKETS
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INSULATED JACKETS

For post-swim or pre-race warming, an insulated jacket can be an inspired purchase. We put four synthetic options to the test

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3 mins  |
April 2022
PROTEIN WITH PURPOSE
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PROTEIN WITH PURPOSE

You might not be racing yet, but you still need to pack in the protein to ensure you recover and adapt at your optimum post-training. Kate Percy has the recipes...

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5 mins  |
April 2022
TRANSITION BAGS
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TRANSITION BAGS

If you want to keep your kit organized, a triathlon transition bag is a must for training and racing. We grabbed all our gear to put 11 to the test

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10 mins  |
April 2022
THE BEST FOR LESS
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THE BEST FOR LESS

DO YOU HAVE TO SPEND FIVE-FIGURE SUMS TO TRULY GET THE BEST PERFORMING BIKES FOR YOUR LOFTY AGE-GROUP GOALS? WARREN ROSSITER INVESTIGATES

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9 mins  |
April 2022
ALL THE WOES OF THE TRI WORLD
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ALL THE WOES OF THE TRI WORLD

Brunty's injured himself in an embarrassing way, so, having shared this on Twitter, he's here to present more tales of mishap

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3 mins  |
April 2022
16 OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RACES IN THE WORLD
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16 OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RACES IN THE WORLD

AS MORE COUNTRIES OPEN UP FOLLOWING TWO YEARS OF DISRUPTED TRAVEL, IT'S TIME TO REVISIT THAT RACING BUCKET LIST AND START PLANNING YOUR DREAM EVENT CALENDAR. BUT WHERE TO START? WELL, AT 220, WE DON'T HALF LOVE A RACE WITH A VIEW. SO HERE, IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER, ARE OUR TOP 16 RACING BEAUTIES...

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7 mins  |
April 2022
UNDER THE IRON SUN
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UNDER THE IRON SUN

On a mission to reignite his love of racing, Nick Brooks heads to the United States of America for a 70.3 under the Californian sun. But things don’t quite go according to plan…

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8 mins  |
March 2022
WINTER PAIN FOR SUMMER RACING GAINS
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WINTER PAIN FOR SUMMER RACING GAINS

Can you offer advice on off-season running?

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2 mins  |
March 2022
REINED IN
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REINED IN

Our weekend warrior had been chomping at the bit to play his part in an annual pantomime horse race. Sadly, Covid had other ideas…

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3 mins  |
March 2022
the NEVER ENDING QUEST
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the NEVER ENDING QUEST

Being sustainable is no longer a choice, it’s a necessity, and we need brands to step up to the plate to help us achieve it. Presca is one company that’s doing just that. Here, CEO Rob Weddon tells us how…

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10+ mins  |
February 2022
WOMEN'S TRAINING
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WOMEN'S TRAINING

In this month’s women’s training column, we learn how to biohack our periods to optimise triathlon training and recovery

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7 mins  |
February 2022
NUTRITION masterclass
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NUTRITION masterclass

PERIODISING YOUR FUELLING WILL PAY DIVIDENDS COME THE RACE SEASON. HERE’S ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PLAYING AROUND WITH YOUR PERFORMANCE PLATE FOR MULTISPORT MAGNIFICENCE…

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9 mins  |
February 2022
 KIT ZONE
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KIT ZONE

THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

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9 mins  |
February 2022
HOW TO BALANCE TRAINING & FUN!
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HOW TO BALANCE TRAINING & FUN!

Yes, it’s time to be merry! But, says Prof Greg Whyte, it’s also time to take control of your personal ‘stress-recovery’ balance to avoid illness and start 2022 in fighting form!

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10+ mins  |
February 2022
“THE IRONMAN WAS A SOCIAL EXPERIMENT”
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“THE IRONMAN WAS A SOCIAL EXPERIMENT”

Despite a hectic all-hours job and a young family, triathlete Paul McNamara wanted to prove that anyone could complete an Ironman. Here’s how he got on in Barcelona…

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2 mins  |
February 2022
Q&A ON A MISSION CLAIRE CASHMORE
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Q&A ON A MISSION CLAIRE CASHMORE

Paralympic swimming medallist Claire Cashmore, MBE, switched to paratriathlon after the Rio Games looking for a new challenge. After qualifying for her fifth Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Claire went on to take bronze in an event-filled day. Here the two-time PTS5 world champ tells us about her passion for increasing the education and representation surrounding para-sports…

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7 mins  |
February 2022
THE ULTIMATE MULTISPORTER
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THE ULTIMATE MULTISPORTER

YOU LOVE SWIM, BIKE AND RUN BUT YOU’VE CONFESSED TO HAVING A SPORTING AFFAIR. WILL IT IRREVOCABLY HARM YOUR TRIATHLON PERFORMANCE OR SHOULD YOU CONTINUE GUILT-FREE TOWARD A NEW PB…? WE DISSECT THE PROS AND CONS OF SEVEN SPORTS THAT ALSO FILL THE TRIATHLETE’S CALENDAR

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10 mins  |
February 2022