HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN TRAINING PLAN

A COACH IS A GREAT INVESTMENT, BUT YOU CAN ALSO CREATE YOUR OWN PROGRAMME IF ARMED WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS...

A REAL OR VIRTUAL DANGER?

Enjoyed by millions of endurance athletes, indoor training platform Zwift has been accused of putting vulnerable players at risk of eating disorders

Free Speed

How often should I train on my triathlon bike?

How to Overcome Open-Water Anxiety

Without lines to follow and no pool end, outdoor swimming can seem an unsettling place. But it needn’t be so…

SLEEP YOURWAY TO VICTORY

The optimum temperature for sleep is 16-18°C. It’s also recommended to use layers instead of a big duvet because you can regulate temperature more readily.

INDOOR TRAINING FOR OUTDOOR GAINS

ENDURANCE LEGEND CHRIS HALL ON MAXIMISING THE TURBO TRAINER

HOW IMPORTANT IS THE ‘LONG RIDE'?

BOOST AEROBIC FITNESS, BUILD STRENGTH AND IMPROVE PEDAL TECHNIQUE WITH THE WEEKLY, OFF-SEASON LENGTHY SESSION

Streamline Your Swimming

How important is body position to my triathlon performance?

The Legend

Who better to feature in our 400th issue than the man, the myth, the legend, Tim Don? Tim started his multisport career all the way back in 1992, aged 13, just three years after 220 was born. Here he tells his favourite tri mag – copies of which he still has up in his garage rafters – about those heady days, his thoughts on the current crop of athletes, and some exciting plans for 2022

INSULATED JACKETS

For post-swim or pre-race warming, an insulated jacket can be an inspired purchase. We put four synthetic options to the test

PROTEIN WITH PURPOSE

You might not be racing yet, but you still need to pack in the protein to ensure you recover and adapt at your optimum post-training. Kate Percy has the recipes...

TRANSITION BAGS

If you want to keep your kit organized, a triathlon transition bag is a must for training and racing. We grabbed all our gear to put 11 to the test

THE BEST FOR LESS

DO YOU HAVE TO SPEND FIVE-FIGURE SUMS TO TRULY GET THE BEST PERFORMING BIKES FOR YOUR LOFTY AGE-GROUP GOALS? WARREN ROSSITER INVESTIGATES

ALL THE WOES OF THE TRI WORLD

Brunty's injured himself in an embarrassing way, so, having shared this on Twitter, he's here to present more tales of mishap

16 OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RACES IN THE WORLD

AS MORE COUNTRIES OPEN UP FOLLOWING TWO YEARS OF DISRUPTED TRAVEL, IT'S TIME TO REVISIT THAT RACING BUCKET LIST AND START PLANNING YOUR DREAM EVENT CALENDAR. BUT WHERE TO START? WELL, AT 220, WE DON'T HALF LOVE A RACE WITH A VIEW. SO HERE, IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER, ARE OUR TOP 16 RACING BEAUTIES...

UNDER THE IRON SUN

On a mission to reignite his love of racing, Nick Brooks heads to the United States of America for a 70.3 under the Californian sun. But things don’t quite go according to plan…

WINTER PAIN FOR SUMMER RACING GAINS

Can you offer advice on off-season running?

REINED IN

Our weekend warrior had been chomping at the bit to play his part in an annual pantomime horse race. Sadly, Covid had other ideas…

the NEVER ENDING QUEST

Being sustainable is no longer a choice, it’s a necessity, and we need brands to step up to the plate to help us achieve it. Presca is one company that’s doing just that. Here, CEO Rob Weddon tells us how…

WOMEN'S TRAINING

In this month’s women’s training column, we learn how to biohack our periods to optimise triathlon training and recovery

NUTRITION masterclass

PERIODISING YOUR FUELLING WILL PAY DIVIDENDS COME THE RACE SEASON. HERE’S ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PLAYING AROUND WITH YOUR PERFORMANCE PLATE FOR MULTISPORT MAGNIFICENCE…

KIT ZONE

THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

HOW TO BALANCE TRAINING & FUN!

Yes, it’s time to be merry! But, says Prof Greg Whyte, it’s also time to take control of your personal ‘stress-recovery’ balance to avoid illness and start 2022 in fighting form!

“THE IRONMAN WAS A SOCIAL EXPERIMENT”

Despite a hectic all-hours job and a young family, triathlete Paul McNamara wanted to prove that anyone could complete an Ironman. Here’s how he got on in Barcelona…

Q&A ON A MISSION CLAIRE CASHMORE

Paralympic swimming medallist Claire Cashmore, MBE, switched to paratriathlon after the Rio Games looking for a new challenge. After qualifying for her fifth Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Claire went on to take bronze in an event-filled day. Here the two-time PTS5 world champ tells us about her passion for increasing the education and representation surrounding para-sports…

THE ULTIMATE MULTISPORTER

YOU LOVE SWIM, BIKE AND RUN BUT YOU’VE CONFESSED TO HAVING A SPORTING AFFAIR. WILL IT IRREVOCABLY HARM YOUR TRIATHLON PERFORMANCE OR SHOULD YOU CONTINUE GUILT-FREE TOWARD A NEW PB…? WE DISSECT THE PROS AND CONS OF SEVEN SPORTS THAT ALSO FILL THE TRIATHLETE’S CALENDAR

FUELLING THE FEMALE TRIATHLETE

Maximise your training this off-season with the latest nutrition advice from the labs…

COMPLETE guide to STRENGTH TRAINING

AS ONE OF THE SPORT’S MOST VERSATILE AND CONSISTENT ATHLETES, IT MAKES REALLY GOOD SENSE TO FOLLOW LUCY CHARLES-BARCLAY’S GYM SESSION ADVICE. LUCKILY, SHE’S PROVIDED US WITH HER ABSOLUTE MUST-DO TIPS, SO GET READY TO BECOME A MORE POWERFUL YOU IN 2022…

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…

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…