WOMEN'S TRAINING

Are you getting the right energy balance to support your endurance training? Most likely not. Here we explain the dangers of insufficient fuelling…

LET THERE BE CAKE

Brunty's been musing on how his race- e-picking criteria has significantly changed over his near three decades of competing...

ONE FOR ALL

IS IT POSSIBLE TO USE ONE BIKE FOR EVERYTHING? YES, SAYS WARREN ROSSITER. HERE ARE TWO WORTH CONSIDERING FOR UNDER £3,500…

HOW TO TRI ON A BUDGET

Triathlon has never been known as a 'cheap' sport, but in a post-pandemic era, with living costs hitting astronomical new highs, how is it possible to continue racing your beloved hobby without overly compromising either your bank balance or your experience? We investigate...

FINDING FREEDOM IN THE FELLS

Determined to create her own winter multisport adventure and escape the jaws of London. Sophie Radcliffe heads to the Lake District for a DIY tri to remember...

KIT ZONE THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

We test some of the best new kit on the market, including this £170 swimsuit

BUYER'S GUIDE: IRONMAN TRI-SUITS

A tri-suit built specifically for long-distance is a must if you want to race in comfort.We put nine to the test

BREAK THROUGH Your BARRIERS

The race season's on the horizon but you're stuck in a performance rut. Thankfully, our quartet of experts are here to help you out of it and to push you to the next level...

Energy Bars

They're central to every serious triathlete's fuelling strategy but, as we discover, not all bars are equal. James Wills tests 11 of the top energy bars out there...

Around the World...

In 120 iron-distance triathlons could one man make history and become the first person to ever swim, bike and run their way around the globe? From Munich to Munich via the World, here's Jonas Deichmann's incredible tri story...

How to Build Your Best Season Ever

Fingers crossed, the 2022 race season will be back to pre-pandemic levels of normality. So, with that in mind, it's time to start looking at the psychological strategies that will turn your goal-setting into goal-getting...

Golden Girl

She's the reigning Olympic, Commonwealth, world and Xterra champion. She's her home country Bermuda's only Olympic gold medallist and had a national holiday (and a hill!) named after her. She's even a Dame. Yes, it's the one and only Flora Duffy and she's here to talk exclusively with 220...

TRIATHLON FOR ALL?

World Triathlon has yet to enter the transgender-athlete-in-sport debate, but as more sports face high-profile examples of trans women transitioning and achieving resounding victories, it's time for action and leadership in a sport revered for its equality. But how and where to even begin when the answer requires finding the right balance between inclusion and fairness? Tim Heming reports

NUTRITION

When you're juggling training, work, and family, the last thing you need is to be spending hours in the kitchen. Here are four recipes that are big on nutrition but short on prep...

The man who could be KING

Over four short months in 2021, Norway's Kristian Blummenfelt became Olympic champion, world champion, and the world's fastest Ironman. Not bad for a boy from Bergen - a town not known for its summer sports. We caught up with the man of the moment to reflect on that epic achievement, discover the secrets of the Norwegian team's success, and learn why Kristian believes he's still yet to tap into his full potential...

TRI-BIKE SHOES

If you're ready to fine-tune your performance and speed up transitions, tri-specific bike shoes are the way forward. Jack Sexty slides into six pairs...

HOW TO FLY TO THE FINISH LINE

One unforgettable competition prize has seen the formation of the Wiggle x HOKA Flyers. Destination? Ironman Wales. We caught up with the new age-group team and learnt from their band of experts at a recent training camp...

RACE-DAY WHEELS

If you want to speed up your bike leg, a wheel upgrade could knock minutes off an iron-distance race time compared to training rims. But which pair should you choose? Jack Sexty tests nine...

KIT ZONE

THE LATEST GEAR-TESTED BY EXPERTS

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...