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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...
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…