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

INCLUDE TRIATHLON OR END THE COMMONWEALTHS • The Commonwealth Games feels increasingly out of step with modern sport – but if it is going to survive, triathlon should remain part of the show..

FIRST TRI SURPRISES • 220’s new digital writer completed her first triathlon this summer – and it was nothing like social media had led her to expect.

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

SCALING NEW HEIGHTS • After an unfortunate spill on the roads of Alghero at the end of May, reigning World Triathlon champion Matt Hauser faced a tough, title-chasing season. He explains how a stint at altitude and hitting the hills have given him a fighting chance…

The battle to keep ‘one and done’ triathletes • Can triathlon turn its reputation as a ‘bucket list’ sport into a strength? It’s only by retaining these athletes that we’ll see real growth. But in an expensive time with Hyrox, ultrarunning and more competing for time and money, what is triathlon’s opportunity?

Is Ironman accidentally creating the one-and-done athlete? • As a sports marketeer and athlete who achieved an ambition of competing in the Ironman World Championship, Emily Bell – who brings the additional perspective of being a new mum – is well positioned to speak about the allure of triathlon and the challenges of sticking with the sport.

KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

GROUP TEST: BEST FITNESS TRACKER RINGS • Ready to put a ring on your finger that can track your workouts, sleep and much more? Here’s how some of the best fitness tracking rings perform when put to the test.

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

10 WAYS TO RUN STRONG ON TRAILS …as shared by professional athletes • Keen to take your running off-road as a way to add variety and build strength? Wise move. Many pro triathletes take to the trails, and athletes such as Georgia Taylor-Brown have shared how it has helped them. Trail running is a little different to pounding out the miles on tarmac though, so we headed to France to pick up some tips from the best in the business…

NUTRITION LET’S GET RADICAL • Free radicals can cause all kinds of mayhem, but luckily we have antioxidants! Here are four handy recipes packed with them…

THE STUFF OF LEGENDS • Outlaw Holkham Half is a classic event with a festival vibe – but how would 220’s Bruce fare on the new Canyon Speedmax?

BRAVEHEART • Celtman is whispered to be the toughest of the Xtri World Series… So how did our man Iain get on?

220 2026 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…

HERE COMES THE SUN • Hot weather triathlons are proving challenging for Mr Brunt, pale of skin and fair of hair…