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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...
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...
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...
KIT ZONE
THE LATEST GEAR-TESTED BY EXPERTS
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...
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
Free Speed
How often should I train on my triathlon bike?
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…
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.
INDOOR TRAINING FOR OUTDOOR GAINS
ENDURANCE LEGEND CHRIS HALL ON MAXIMISING THE TURBO TRAINER
HOW IMPORTANT IS THE ‘LONG RIDE'?
BOOST AEROBIC FITNESS, BUILD STRENGTH AND IMPROVE PEDAL TECHNIQUE WITH THE WEEKLY, OFF-SEASON LENGTHY SESSION
Streamline Your Swimming
How important is body position to my triathlon performance?
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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...
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…
WINTER PAIN FOR SUMMER RACING GAINS
Can you offer advice on off-season running?
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…
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…
WOMEN'S TRAINING
In this month’s women’s training column, we learn how to biohack our periods to optimise triathlon training and recovery
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…
KIT ZONE
THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS
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!
“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…
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…
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