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…

START • DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF TRI

WHEN TO THROW IN THE TOWEL • From athletes collapsing metres from the finish to champions struggling to walk away from the sport, Kona is a reminder that knowing when to stop can be as important as knowing how far to push yourself

FIRST LOOK • The hottest kit to arrive this month - so fresh we haven’t tested it yet!

One day • The 2026 Ironman World Championship delivered two classic pro races, packed with plenty of twists, triumphs and what-ifs. Here we celebrate the one-day extravaganza with our pick of the best race-day photography…

The Ultimate Swansong • After a stellar career in triathlon, France’s Vincent Luis took on Kona as a last blast before retirement – and won. Here’s a look at the man and the moment.

The Last-Mile Miracle • One year after heartbreak on the Queen K, American superstar Taylor Knibb found the ultimate redemption, surviving a late-race wobble to win her first-ever full-distance Ironman and become the 2026 world champion. Here’s how she did it…

KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

Running shoes: What’s really best? • From zero-drop to super-stacked, carbon-plated to trail-ready, we decode the science and show you how to choose the right shoe for every run…

STRENGTHEN YOUR PLATFORM • Ultra-running legend Paul Tierney of Missing Link Coaching on the benefits of foot strengthening…

ALTRA TOPIN 9 £135 / $160

SAUCONY PARAMOUNT MAX £200 / $200

GROUP TEST: NEW WINTER SWIMMING KIT • Come the colder water and you might want to add some extra kit to your bag for outdoor swims. Here’s my pick of the latest products for swim warmth and comfort.

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

HOW TO PLAN YOUR OFF-SEASON TRAINING • GET YOUR TRAINING BALANCE RIGHT IN THE AUTUMN/WINTER MONTHS AND YOU’LL REAP THE PERFORMANCE REWARDS NEXT RACE SEASON. PHILIP HATZIS EXPLAINS HOW…

10 TIPS TO MASTER THE OFF-SEASON • Make these simple tweaks to your mindset and approach to the autumn and winter months of training, and you’ll be set up like a champ for the next race season…

THE FUTURE OF SWIM TRAINING • SWIMMING MAY BE THE LAST OF THE TRI DISCIPLINES TO FULLY EMBRACE TECH, BUT IT’S CERTAINLY MAKING UP FOR LOST TIME. HERE’S HOW THE TEAM BEHIND ZWIM BELIEVE THEY’VE FOUND THE SOLUTION TO YOUR SWIM PLATEAU…

DRYLAND EXERCISES FOR EVERY SWIMMER • Not able to access ZWIM yet? Here’s coach Will Usher with some simple dryland exercises that every swimmer can try at home with a simple stretch cord or Theraband:

THE PRO TRIATHLETE’S EXPERIENCE • Kieran Lindars, Professional Triathlete & ZWIM Performance Coach, is known for his standout swim and tactical racing style. He placed 8th at the 2024 IRONMAN World Championship and set a British record with a 7:32:14 finish at 2024 IRONMAN Frankfurt. In 2026 he finished second at Ironman 70.3 Swansea and completed the 1.9km swim in 0:22:33.

NUTRITION GUT-FRIENDLY RECIPES • Getting the right balance of gut flora doesn’t just improve digestion but also immune response and athletic performance. Kate Percy has more, plus four prebiotic-heavy recipes…

RACING • GET INSPIRED AND FIND YOUR NEXT MULTISPORT EVENT!

220 2026 27 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 terms…

COMBING MY GIRAFFE •...