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

IS IT TIME FOR AGE-GROUP RACING TO CHANGE? • Breaking down barriers to make triathlon more inclusive is welcomed, but isn't always a natural bedfellow for competition. Splitting the two may offer the solution, argues Tim Heming.

“I'M CHASING THE WORLD RECORD FOR SIX IRONMANS ON SIX CONTINENTS” • After facing illness and losing two close people in her life, triathlete Ariane Luterman decided to reach her potential with a big challenge.,,

FACTOR SLICK TRIATHLON BIKE • NEW FOR THIS YEAR'S TRIATHLON SEASON, FACTOR TELL US THE SLICK COMBINES PURE TRIATHLON SPEED WITH THE PRACTICALITY NEEDED FOR LONG RACES. LET'S FIND OUT MORE…

BIG ENERGY • Self-proclaimed ‘Big Unit’ Sam Long is taking the world of tri by storm with his positive energy, race chants and honest dedication to improvement. We caught up with the athlete for a catch-up as he targets Kona, works on his swimming and shouts ‘Yo! Yo! Yo!’ at his supporters whenever he gets chance…

10 LESSONS FROM A TRI TRAINING CAMP • High, Hard, and Honest. What are the things you learn on a tri training camp that can really make a difference? I spent a week training in the Alps with Treacle Velo to find out…

KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

GEAR FOCUS: TRI-SUITS HAVE MOVED ON LOADS… BUT COULD THEY BE BETTER? • Ice pockets and longer sleeves are just two things our gear writer would like to see

GROUP TEST: PERFORMANCE SUNGLASSES • Not just a stylish addition to your training and racing kit, a decent pair of sunnies are essential for protecting your eyes and helping with clarity on brighter days.

ON TEST: WOMEN'S RUNNING SHORTS • With the warmer months here a pair of running shorts can be the lighter, more breathable option for training runs. But what to look for?

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

HOW TO CLIMB AND DESCEND LIKE A PRO • WITH A FEW SIMPLE CYCLING-SPECIFIC TWEAKS, YOU CAN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE YOUR UPHILL AND DOWNHILL SPEED AND POWER. HERE'S HOW…

10 WAYS TO MASTER EVERY HILL ASCENT AND DESCENT • It doesn't matter whether you're racing a hilly tri or not, mastering the mounds will make you a stronger triathlete. How? Just follow these tips…

GET READY FOR IRONMAN PART 4: TAME THE IRONMAN THE • IT'S WHERE DREAMS ARE MADE OR BROKEN, BUT JUST HOW DO YOU COMPLETE A MARATHON AFTER CYCLING 180KM? IT'S ABOUT CONSISTENCY, GUT TRAINING AND A DECENT PAIR OF SOCKS, OUR EXPERTS TELL OUR TENBY ENTRANT

KEY GEAR BUYS • Matt's favourite kit buys for the Ironman run

ON-THE-BIKE ENERGY • Beat the bonk with these tasty, filling and nutritional homemade snacks – all a handy size for refuelling on the bike

NORTHERN GRIT • The new UK Ironman course in Leeds promised plenty of challenges. How would our writer cope with the lake, hills and spectators dressed as wrestlers…?

IRONMAN LEEDS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

HILLS, THRILLS & BELLYACHES • Big swell, big sky and big climbs. The Croyde Ocean Triathlon has become an essential fixture on the triathlon race calendar. Matt Baird gets reacquainted with arguably the UK's toughest Olympic-distance event.

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

220 Triathlon

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…

FALLING DOWN • Taking a tumble at a local 10km might have put our man out of tri PB contention for the season, but at...