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MULTISPORT WATCHES
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MULTISPORT WATCHES

Everything you need to know when in search of your perfect multisport watch...

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10+ mins  |
May 2023
HOW TO KEEP YOUR TRAINING EFFECTIVE
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HOW TO KEEP YOUR TRAINING EFFECTIVE

Is your training plan looking a bit samey? Then you need to inject some variation or else risk a performance plateau. Our resident coach Ben Bright explains...

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2 mins  |
May 2023
FOREST COMMISSION
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FOREST COMMISSION

The 2023 race season is upon us, with the Taurus Beast Duathlon just one of the many duathlons filling multisport's spring calendar. Cue deceptive hills, wardrobe malfunctions and not a wild boar in sight...

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6 mins  |
May 2023
WOMEN'S TRAINING
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WOMEN'S TRAINING

Returning to exercise post-childbirth can be daunting after what your body's been through. But you could end up stronger and fitter than before...

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5 mins  |
May 2023
TIME-TRIAL MASTERCLASS
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TIME-TRIAL MASTERCLASS

TIME TRIAL IS A WONDERFULLY AFFORDABLE WAY TO BOOST YOUR TRIATHLON POWER-PLUS THEY'RE DAMN FUN, TOO! HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW...

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5 mins  |
May 2023
SMASH YOUR OPEN-WATER SWIM GOALS
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SMASH YOUR OPEN-WATER SWIM GOALS

WHETHER YOU'RE NEW TO OPEN-WATER SWIMMING OR WANT AN IRONMAN-SWIM PB, HERE IS ALL THE TRAINING ADVICE YOU NEED

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8 mins  |
May 2023
"Sport should enhance life not torment it"
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"Sport should enhance life not torment it"

From Olympian to 70.3 world champion to mother to coach, Jodie Swallow Cunnama has had a varied and, at times, turbulent career...

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2 mins  |
April 2023
WHERE TO TRAIN IN MALLORCA
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WHERE TO TRAIN IN MALLORCA

With clear blue waters, smooth roads and endless running options, Mallorca is a triathlete's dream. Here are some of the Balearic island's best bits...

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8 mins  |
Spring 2023
INTO THE WILD
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INTO THE WILD

Enticed by its dreamy landscapes and unmistakable challenge, pro triathlete Caroline Livesey heads to Chile to take on the iconic Patagonman...

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7 mins  |
Spring 2023
WOMEN'S TRAINING
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WOMEN'S TRAINING

Our bodies and minds need a little variety from time to time to get the best results. So here's why and how you should mix your training up...

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5 mins  |
Spring 2023
HEALTHY HEAVY-HITTERS
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HEALTHY HEAVY-HITTERS

It may still be the off-season, but that shouldn't mean you take your foot off the nutritional pedal! Here's how to stay on track

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5 mins  |
Spring 2023
INJURY-BEATING Masterclass
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INJURY-BEATING Masterclass

CONSISTENT TRAINING IS THE KEY TO PROGRESSION, WHICH CAN QUICKLY UNRAVEL WITH A SPELL ON THE SIDELINES. BUT IT NEEDN'T BE SO WITH A FEW SIMPLE TRAINING TWEAKS...

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4 mins  |
Spring 2023
DRAFT BUSTERS
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DRAFT BUSTERS

IT'S BEEN A BLIGHT ON THE SPORT FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADES, BUT TWO KIWI TRIATHLETES WERE DETERMINED TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF DRAFTING IN TRI - AND THEY MIGHT'VE JUST CRACKED IT

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7 mins  |
Spring 2023
35 EASY WAYS TO BOOST your PERFORMANCE
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35 EASY WAYS TO BOOST your PERFORMANCE

NO-ONE EVER SAID TRI WAS EASY, BUT THERE ARE SURE-FIRE WAYS TO MAKE RACE DAY THAT MUCH SWIFTER AND EASIER. AND, AS OUR CAST OF EXPERTS REVEAL, SMALL CHANGES CAN HAVE THE BIGGEST REWARDS...

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8 mins  |
Spring 2023
How to COME BACK STRONGER
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How to COME BACK STRONGER

Kat Matthews and Tom Bishop are two of GB's finest triathletes. But with one on the comeback from injury and the other facing a make-orbreak year, 2023 is a leap into the unknown. 220 joins them at Derby Velodrome as they aim to get on track for the new season

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7 mins  |
Spring 2023
WOMEN'S TRAINING
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WOMEN'S TRAINING

The NHS might not be in the best shape right now, but that shouldn't mean avoiding regular check-ups. Here are the key ones you should be booking in to keep on top of good health and wellbeing...

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4 mins  |
April 2023
FLYING HIGH
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FLYING HIGH

FROM HIGH FASHION TO HIGH ON ENDORPHINS - HOW DID SOAR RUNNING BECOME LEADING INNOVATORS IN TOP-END TECHNICAL RUN CLOTHING?

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10 mins  |
April 2023
THE WISE ONE - JAMES TEAGLE
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THE WISE ONE - JAMES TEAGLE

SPORTS SCIENTIST, COACH AND GB LONG-DISTANCE PRO JAMES TEAGLE HASN’T HAD THE EASIEST JOURNEY THROUGH TRI. BUT HIS HONEST APPRAISAL OF THE SPORT, AND HIS PLACE WITHIN IT, IS NOW HELPING HIM ACHIEVE CONSISTENT RACE SUCCESS. LET’S MEET HIM…

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4 mins  |
April 2023
OUR PROS DESERVE MORE RESPECT
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OUR PROS DESERVE MORE RESPECT

Not everyone can win an Olympic medal, but the level of elite short-course racers should be rewarded with a higher profile, argues our 220 columnist

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2 mins  |
April 2023
CONFESSION TIME
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CONFESSION TIME

Martyn's done something while under the influence and has yet to tell his wife, so he figured now's as good a time as any to come clean!

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3 mins  |
April 2023
A BIBLICAL CHALLENGE
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A BIBLICAL CHALLENGE

Intrigued to see how his body would respond to a half-iron in the middle of off-season, Sean McFarlane jets off to the Middle East for an iconic race characterised by sun, wind and mountains...

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7 mins  |
April 2023
SWIM-DRILLS MASTERCLASS
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SWIM-DRILLS MASTERCLASS

SWIMMING IS THE MOST TECHNIQUE HEAVY OF THE THREE TRI DISCIPLINES, WHICH IS WHY DRILLS ARE AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR EVERY TRIATHLETE, NO MATTER YOUR RACE DISTANCE OR EXPERIENCE. HERE ARE OUR TOP-10 MUST-DO DRILLS...

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4 mins  |
April 2023
BEST OF BRITISH
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BEST OF BRITISH

We've long known that Great Britain produces exceptional pro triathletes, but on the women's long-distance side the Union flag has flown proudly for decades. In a 220 exclusive, we bring together leading lights from the last five decades - Sarah Springman, Bella Bayliss, Chrissie Wellington, Lucy Gossage and Lucy CharlesBarclay to compare their respective eras...

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10+ mins  |
April 2023
Cold water swimming for triathletes
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Cold water swimming for triathletes

As temperatures drop, is there any benefit to swimming in cold water as triathletes, or should you stick to the pool? From cold hands to the afterdrop, we explore the chillier side of open water...

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9 mins  |
December 2022
Women's training
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Women's training

Does exercise actually help or hinder your chances of falling pregnant? Here, Lauren takes over these pages to share her own very personal fertility journey in an effort to shed some much-needed light on this little-discussed subject...

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4 mins  |
December 2022
ENERGY-PACKED LUNCHES
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ENERGY-PACKED LUNCHES

Put that shop-bought sandwich down and get ready to transform your weekday workouts with our four lunch recipes

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5 mins  |
December 2022
OFF-ROAD RUNNING Masterclass
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OFF-ROAD RUNNING Masterclass

AUTUMN'S HERE, WHICH MEANS ONE THING - IT'S TIME TO HIT THE TRAILS IN SEARCH OF MORE SPEED, GREATER STRENGTH AND A DAMN BIG DOLLOP OF FUN...

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6 mins  |
December 2022
CHANGE ROBES
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CHANGE ROBES

Ideal for changing or warming up post-swim, robes are quickly becoming a winter essential. We test four of the newest options...

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3 mins  |
December 2022
THERMAL WETSUITS
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THERMAL WETSUITS

Feeling the chill yet keen to keep some distance in your open-water swimming? Then a thermal wetsuit, constructed with an extra warm lining, could be just the thing...

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3 mins  |
December 2022
COLD-WATER ACCESSORIES
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COLD-WATER ACCESSORIES

Inspired by our cold-water swimming feature to stay outdoors all year? Adding some neoprene accessories can make things much less biting, so let's dive in to our pick of the latest swim caps, gloves, socks and vests...

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9 mins  |
December 2022