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…

START • DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF TRI

THE STRONGEST TRIATHLETE • Sometimes, people come along, catch you unaware, and enrich your life in unforgettable ways. Our columnist describes how East Leake triathlete Sam Perkins was one such individual…

“BEING SHOT THREE TIMES MOTIVATED ME TO RACE IRONMAN” • Being the innocent victim of a drive-by shooting almost cost Brandon Peacock his life. Determined not to be beaten, he’s now training for an Ironman to fundraise for charity

SMITHS ULTRALITE SUNGLASSES • £160/£170 Hottest new gear or hottest old gear?! The new retro Ultralites take the best from the archives and reinvent them for 2025…

THE RIEL DEAL • He’s Belgium’s Mr Consistent, and after a triumphant season on the new T100 circuit is now considered one of the world’s top middle-distance athletes. We caught up with Marten Van Riel as he gears up for his toughest year yet…

LONDON CALLING • In an event for the ages, COROS athlete Alex Yee will take on this year’s TCS London Marathon. Here’s how he’s training for it…

TACKLE THE TOUGHEST CONDITIONS • When the going gets tough… We ask the toughest for advice. Meet three professional athletes known for conquering the most gruelling swim, bike and run conditions…

KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

BIKE TEST: THE FRENCH CONNECTION • Decathlon’s Van Rysel bike brand is making waves at the peak of the pedalling performance pyramid. Will it do the same at the £4,000 mark? James Witts finds out aboard its RCR road bike…

ON TEST: RUNNING JACKETS • In the grisly weather, a jacket is a must for warmth and waterproofing on most runs. Eight women’s versions are put through their paces on the trails…

GROUP TEST: MULTISPORT WATCHES • Looking to boost your triathlon performance by training smarter in 2025? Then you need a multisport watch. But what’s on trend, what features do you need and where does the future lie?

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

RACING A TRIATHLON AS A TEAM • THERE ARE HUGE BENEFITS TO RACING A TRIATHLON AS A TEAM. IT’S A CHANCE TO WORK TO YOUR STRENGTHS AND ADD TO THE FUN. HERE’S HOW…

10 WAYS TO MASTER RELAY RACING • Here are 10 expert tips to make sure you maximise your indoor training time…

NUTRITION PLANT-POWERED PERFORMANCE • Keen to maximise your performance and reduce the amount of meat you eat? Then Michelin-starred chef and sports nutritionist Alan Murchison is the man to ask.

THIS IS WHY WE DO IT • As he bids adieu to 220 Triathlon, coach Ben reflects on why we keep training and racing, even when we can’t all be winners…

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COLD MOUNTAIN • With races few and far apart in the winter, Sean McFarlane took on the icy descents and gnarly clinbs of the Bowhill Duathlon in Scotland. But would he finish in one piece?

220 2025 RACE CALENDAR • PICK YOUR RACES AND PLAN YOUR SEASON WITH THE 220 EVENT GUIDE

WHICH TURBO SESSIONS SHOULD I DO?

SATURDAY BOY • Can Brunty manage a part-time job in a running shop? His wife has pointed out some good reasons why not…