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

TENBY'S TRIUMPH: WHY IRONMAN WALES STANDS ALONE • It’s tough, unpredictable and utterly unique – but Ironman Wales delivers a race-day atmosphere few events in the world can match

WIN! T100 LONDON 2026 RACE ENTRY PLUS BUNDLE OF RACE KIT WORTH OVER £500

THE MULTISPORT MERMAID • One of triathlon’s most relatable stars, Lucy Charles-Barclay’s journey from open-water swimmer to world champion triathlete is inspiring a generation. Here we talk recovery from illness and injury, battle braids, why T100 London was such an important race this year and how her two dogs, Lola and Pickle, form a crucial part of her team as she trains towards Kona…

RIVIERA REWRITES HISTORY • With the Ironman Worlds returning to Hawaii in 2026, Nice was keen to put on a proper send-off for the men’s championship on 14 September. Three friends from Norway fulfilled the French city’s wishes and then some…

THE STATE OF SWIM RUN • Next year marks the 20th anniversary of ÖTILLÖ launching the sport of swimrun. But, amidst the celebrations, just how healthy is the sport in the UK? We gamely venture to the Isles of Scilly to find out

TOP UK SWIMRUNS • FIVE THRILLING SWIMRUNS SET FOR 2026

KIT PICKS • THE WEIRD AND WONDERFUL KIT OF SWIMRUN

KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

BIKE TEST: ALL-ROUND-APPEAL? • Boardman’s updated SLR range promises versatility without compromising speed, delivering premium performance at a price that makes sense for amateur triathletes. Let’s see if reality matches the rhetoric…

GROUP TEST: MULTISPORT WATCHES • Swim, bike, run, sync… In the world of multisport watches tech just keeps advancing. Here are reviews of the six newest to market suitable for tri training and racing.

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

HOW TO PLAN YOUR OFF-SEASON TRAINING • GET YOUR TRAINING BALANCE RIGHT IN THE AUTUMN/WINTER MONTHS AND YOU’LL REAP THE PERFORMANCE REWARDS NEXT RACE SEASON. PHILIP HATZIS EXPLAINS HOW…

10 TIPS TO MASTER THE OFF-SEASON • Make these simple tweaks to your mindset and approach to the autumn and winter months of training, and you’ll be set up like a champ for the next race season… If you want, you can choose to race all-year long, but do the ‘off- season’ races for fun.

ENERGY-PACKED LUNCHES • Put that shop-bought sandwich down and get ready to transform your weekday workouts with our four nutritious lunch recipes

ANCIENT TRAILS • New race from XTRI ‘the restless’ combines cold water, ancient trails, mountains and lots and lots of gravel. Our man Iain couldn’t sign up fast enough…!

KIT TIPS FOR RESTLESS

LET'S GO

INTO THE WILD • Mud, glorious mud, plenty of puddles and a course to reckon with… The Craggy Island tri is an adventure to remember.

LET'S GO

220 2025 26 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…

WINNER TAKES IT ALL • In the hope of adding a trophy to his mantlepiece, Brunty has entered the world of gym-based multisport competitions. Enter the evil rowing machine…