220 Triathlon

220 Triathlon is the UK’s No.1 selling Triathlon magazine and brings together all the finest elements of the world’s fastest growing sport in a visually stunning and practical format.

FROM THE EDITOR…

THE BIG PIC

FURY AT FURY FOR TRIATHLON LIES • A reality TV star over-egging his triathlon achievements isn't the biggest sin in the world, but does feel a missed opportunity for the organisers

“KNOWING PEOPLE FIND ME INSPIRING IS A HUGE HONOUR” • A decade on from his inspiring triathlon finish going viral, Bailey Matthews reflects on that life-changing moment – and where the sport has taken him since.

THE FASTEST BRIT • From almost quitting the sport to join the police, to heading to his second Ironman Worlds Champs, the last 12 months have been a wild ride for Kieran Lindars, as he tells 220…

THE NEXT CHAPTER • She's known for her punishing race schedule and a can't-sit-still mentality, but just before Emma Pallant-Browne started a new career as an athlete/mum we caught up with the 70.3 champ to talk multitasking, maternity cover and more…

POWER TO THE PERIOD • IN MAY 2023, AN IMAGE OF EMMA RACING WHILE VISIBLY ON HER PERIOD WENT VIRAL, AND IT CONTINUES TO STIR DEBATE…

BEAT THE MID-LIFE BIKE NIGGLES • As we get older wear and tear can start to add aches and pains to big ride days. In an extract from new book Full Gas Forever here's how to tackle four of the most common culprits.

KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR – TESTED BY EXPERTS

GROUP TEST: SWIM JAMMERS • Hitting the sweet spot between hydrodynamics and coverage, jammers offer the perfect swim short for many triathletes. Here are eight new pairs on test.

ON TEST: SWIMSUITS • Whether worn alone for training or under a wetsuit, your swimsuit needs to be up to the job. So from dive starts to tumble turns, we put 10 new designs to the test…

ON TEST: MEN'S RUNNING SHORTS • We look at some of the best running shorts for training both on-road and off, searching for the perfect balance of comfort, breathability, practicality and speed

ESSENTIAL KIT • All you need to train & race, as rated by our 220 Kit Zone expert testers

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…

10 WAYS TO RECOVER LIKE A PRO • Race recovery done right means you can jump back into full race fitness, ready to go again in no time. Here are Non Stanford's top pro tips to help you race strong all season…

GET READY FOR IRONMAN PART 5: MASTER YOUR IRONMAN FUEL • WHETHER YOU'RE RACING IRONMAN LATER THIS YEAR OR NEXT SEASON, YOU'LL NEED A WELL-OILED NUTRITION STRATEGY FOR 226KM SUCCESS. HERE OUR EXPERTS OFFER THEIR BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER- IRONMAN FUELLING ADVICE

KEY GEAR BUYS • Matt's key nutrition tips for Ironman

NUTRITION LET'S GET RADICAL • Free radicals can cause all kinds of mayhem in the body, but luckily we have antioxidants at our disposal. Here are the recipes to try…

ARCTIC ADVENTURE • The Lofoten Triple in Norway is a multisport festival like no other. Taking on the ‘Half Extreme’ is a good way to experience the hills and thrills, as our writer Sarah Broadley found out…

TRAVEL TIPS:

GO WEST • Heading to the most westerly point of the Hebrides for a triathlon, expect beautiful scenery, craggy rocks and strong winds… Could our man Sean do it with a busted ankle though..?

LET'S GO

220 2025 26 RACE CALENDAR • PICK YOUR RACES AND PLAN YOUR SEASON WITH THE 220 EVENT GUIDE

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TRI SPEAK • Wondering what the ‘washing machine’ is, or where to find your M-dot?! Make things easy with our guide to common tri...