In this issue

THE YEAR OF YEE
This month’s cover star Alex Yee, tells us all about his breakthrough year, chasing run PBs and how he stays so level-headed.

PASTA POWER
Get creative with everyone’s favourite carb this month and cook up these four quick-andeasy pre- and post-training meals.

“I just want to experience everything”

In 2016, triathlete Nigel Shaddick was diagnosed with cancer and given just 12 months to live. Five years on he’s in remission and has just completed the gruelling Starman Night Triathlon

3 mins

DRAFTING XCLUDER

A former pro from New Zealand has led the development of an ingenious solution to overcome the blight of long-distance triathlon and make for fairer racing

2 mins

BATTLE ROYALE - ARMY VS RAF VS NAVY

Triathlons are competitive by their very nature, but when you add in a rivalry that’s spanned decades, things go to a whole new level. Step forward the Inter-Services Triathlon…

9 mins

BIKE LIGHTS

Bike lights are vital for cranking up your safety through winter. We test four…

3 mins

ALLOY ASSAULT

CARBON BIKES MAY HAVE A CERTAIN ASPIRATIONAL QUALITY ABOUT THEM, BUT THE TOP ALUMINIUM OPTIONS ARE STILL WORTHY OF YOUR CONSIDERATION, SAYS MATTHEW LOVERIDGE. HERE, HE PUTS TWO UNDER THE MICROSCOPE

9 mins

OPEN-WATER masterclass (IN THE POOL!)

THE 2021 TRIATHLON RACE SEASON HAS DRAWN TO A CLOSE BUT THAT DOESN’T MEAN YOU CAN’T PRACTISE SPECIFIC OPEN-WATER TECHNIQUES IN THE POOL READY FOR 2022. HERE’S HOW…

8 mins

How to Avoid Mediocrity

Quantity and quality can coexist in your training plan, says the Prof. But planning and commitment are required to avoid mediocrity and optimise adaptation. Here’s how…

2 mins

Women's Training

For 38-year-old aspiring Ironman Rebecca, a cancer diagnosis came as a huge shock. Here she charts her treatment and return-to-training journey…

8 mins

WATTS OCCURING

Delayed but unbowed, the SWYD Triathlon returned to Wales’ Barry Island in October for a fresh round of old-school racing. Going international and picnic-free was Matt Baird

8 mins

IN IT FOR THE SWAG

After a particularly generous race in Scotland that handed out free whiskey, Brunty reflects on past goody (and some not-so goody) bags

3 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.