220 Triathlon

220 Triathlon is the UK’s No.1 selling Triathlon magazine and brings together all the finest elements of the world’s fastest growing sport in a visually stunning and practical format.

FROM THE EDITOR…

THE BIG PIC • DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF TRI

RUNNING TOWARDS OLYMPIC SUCCESS IN LA • It's early days in the qualification process for 2028, but Britain could be fielding its strongest men's team yet where all three athletes are medal contenders.

KEEPING IT CHILL • There's one way to beat the early season swimming shivers – and I'm going to share my secret with you.

“I JUST HAVE TO TAKE AS MUCH ADVANTAGE AS I CAN ON THE CYCLING!” • From pro cyclist to age-group triathlete, we caught up with Greg Van Avermaet to talk switching from one sport to three…

IN LINE FOR GREATNESS • Consistency, patience and a growing self-belief are fuelling Brit pro Jess Fullagar's ascent through the ranks, and thanks to several recent world-class results the tri world is starting taking notice. During a stopover in Hong Kong, we caught up with the next British female star…

SLEEP EASY RACE HARD • Sleep specialist Dr Charlotte Edelsten explains why age-group athletes are falling short – and how smarter habits around training, nutrition, thermoregulation and caffeine can turn nights into a secret weapon.

HIGH-TECH SLEEP COOLING

SUPPLEMENT YOUR SLEEP

SLEEP MONITORING

KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

GROUP TEST: NEW SEASON CYCLING KIT • With a new season comes new kit. It's time to swap the heavy-duty jackets and thermals for lighter gear – and here's our round-up of the best new apparel to land.

ESSENTIAL KIT • All you need to train & race, as rated by our 220 Kit Zone expert testers

HOW TO TAPER LIKE A PRO • YOUR MAIN EVENT IS EDGING CLOSER. THAT MEANS ONE THING AND ONE THING ONLY – IT'S TIME TO DIAL THINGS DOWN TO CRANK THINGS UP ON RACE DAY. HERE'S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TAPERING THAT WILL ENSURE YOUR BEST RACE EVER…

10 TIPS TO ENSURE MAXIMUM RACE-DAY READINESS • Want to rock up to your first start line of 2026 in the best shape possible? Who doesn't?! With these expert tips and tricks you'll race every tri feeling fully prepped and raring to go…

3 SESSIONS TO TAME THE TAPER • Essential Olympic-distance swim, bike and run workouts to include in your schedule as your race nears…

PEAK FOR YOUR HALF-IRONMAN IN JUST 12 WEEKS • Want to master the middle-distance triathlon, commonly known as the 70.3 or half-Ironman? Dermott Hayes has a 70.3 training plan that'll help ensure you're race ready…

SPEND LESS, FUEL MORE • We might be in a cost-of-living crisis, but as triathletes you still need to fuel well. So here are four budget-friendly, post-training recipes…

TOO BRUTAL TO DIE • What do you do when you hear the world's toughest triathlon is about to breathe its last..? You take it on and resurrect it, of course. Here's the story of how the Brutal Triathlon lived to fight another day – and the athletes and volunteers who refused to let it die.

THE BRUTAL AT A GLANCE

FIELD OF DREAMS • As one of the youngest in a field of 2,500 could Ed Broadley succeed in his first 70.3? The sea, streets and mountains of Valencia were waiting for him…

TRAVEL TIPS

220 2026 RACE CALENDAR • PICK YOUR RACES AND PLAN YOUR SEASON WITH THE 220 EVENT GUIDE

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TRI SPEAK • Wondering what the ‘washing machine’ is, or where to find your M-dot?! Make things easy with our guide to common tri terms…

NO PHOTOS, PLEASE • A new ban on smart glasses at races has Brunty pondering who would want a video of their snot-covered, sweaty race face anyway…