In this issue

BEST OF BRITISH
Springman, Bayliss, Wellington, Gossage and Charles-Barclay… no, really. Exclusive interviews with the women who made tri.

HOW WAS IT FOR YOU?
Sean McFarlane takes on a challenge of biblical proportions at the half-iron-distance Israman..

OUR PROS DESERVE MORE RESPECT

Not everyone can win an Olympic medal, but the level of elite short-course racers should be rewarded with a higher profile, argues our 220 columnist

2 mins

"Sport should enhance life not torment it"

From Olympian to 70.3 world champion to mother to coach, Jodie Swallow Cunnama has had a varied and, at times, turbulent career...

2 mins

THE WISE ONE - JAMES TEAGLE

SPORTS SCIENTIST, COACH AND GB LONG-DISTANCE PRO JAMES TEAGLE HASN’T HAD THE EASIEST JOURNEY THROUGH TRI. BUT HIS HONEST APPRAISAL OF THE SPORT, AND HIS PLACE WITHIN IT, IS NOW HELPING HIM ACHIEVE CONSISTENT RACE SUCCESS. LET’S MEET HIM…

4 mins

BEST OF BRITISH

We've long known that Great Britain produces exceptional pro triathletes, but on the women's long-distance side the Union flag has flown proudly for decades. In a 220 exclusive, we bring together leading lights from the last five decades - Sarah Springman, Bella Bayliss, Chrissie Wellington, Lucy Gossage and Lucy CharlesBarclay to compare their respective eras...

10+ mins

FLYING HIGH

FROM HIGH FASHION TO HIGH ON ENDORPHINS - HOW DID SOAR RUNNING BECOME LEADING INNOVATORS IN TOP-END TECHNICAL RUN CLOTHING?

10 mins

SWIM-DRILLS MASTERCLASS

SWIMMING IS THE MOST TECHNIQUE HEAVY OF THE THREE TRI DISCIPLINES, WHICH IS WHY DRILLS ARE AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR EVERY TRIATHLETE, NO MATTER YOUR RACE DISTANCE OR EXPERIENCE. HERE ARE OUR TOP-10 MUST-DO DRILLS...

4 mins

WOMEN'S TRAINING

The NHS might not be in the best shape right now, but that shouldn't mean avoiding regular check-ups. Here are the key ones you should be booking in to keep on top of good health and wellbeing...

4 mins

A BIBLICAL CHALLENGE

Intrigued to see how his body would respond to a half-iron in the middle of off-season, Sean McFarlane jets off to the Middle East for an iconic race characterised by sun, wind and mountains...

7 mins

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220 Triathlon Magazine Description:

220 Triathlon Magazine is your indispensible triathlon training partner. Each month we feature technique and session advice from the world’s best coaches; test the latest gear to hit the shops; profile the greatest athletes; and hear from our exclusive columnist, Chrissie Wellington. Whether you are a beginner or Ironman, you will race better with 220 Triathlon. Inside every issue: • Essential advice from our experts to improve your multisport performance • We test the latest swim, bike and run equipment • Tri Talk – stay up to date with all the latest triathlon news • Exclusive interviews with world-class triathletes • Training advice – providing you with all the information you need to maximise your potential · Race round-ups –reports and results from UK and abroad.