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
HOW SECURE IS TRIATHLON’S GULF WINDFALL? • Middle East powerbrokers increasingly bankroll triathlon’s biggest organisations, yet instability in the region highlights how fragile that funding may be.
THE VETERAN • New year, new name, new mum. Reintroducing Sophie Evans, née Coldwell, as she embarks on her first triathlon in over 20 months, explains how she’s juggling schedules with her pro runner husband, and talks openly about ‘that’ Paris team decision…
BUILT FOR THE LONG RUN • From Olympic heartbreak to back-to-back 70.3 world champion, Belgium’s understated star is now chasing triathlon’s holy grail — Kona. We caught up with Jelle Geens before he made his Ironman debut…
BEAT BELLY FAT (without compromising on energy) • From nutritional nuggets to fat-burning workouts, here are 10 ways to lose your belly and shed some timber without impacting your performance
KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS
GROUP TEST: TRAIL RUNNING SHOES • Develop your fitness and vary your training by heading off-road. Here are the shoes you need!
BIKE TEST: A WELCOME REVOLT? • Previous iterations of the acclaimed Giant Revolt gravel range have delivered speed, stability and versatility, making it a compelling year-round training and adventure option for performance-driven triathletes. But what about the 2026 version of the Advanced O? We got down and dirty to find out…
ESSENTIAL KIT • All you need to train & race, as rated by our 220 Kit Zone expert testers
TRAINING BOOST YOUR PERFORMANCE - TODAY!
EASY WAYS TO PREVENT INJURY • MANY TRAINING INJURIES ARE CAUSED BY THINGS THAT CAN BE PREVENTED. HERE’S OUR TOP 10, FOLLOW THEM AND STAY ON TRACK THIS SUMMER!
10 WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR CHANCES OF INJURY • From bike fits to foam rollers, more sleep to self massage, the following tips should ensure you start your 2026 race season as injury-proofed as possible…
SMASH YOUR RUNNING GOALS WITH THIS FREE 8-WEEK RUN SPEED PLAN • If running is your weakest link, don’t fear! Coach Dermott knows exactly how to push you to your best in this run plan built to boost your running speed and strength.
STOP YOUR LEGS SINKING AND IMPROVE YOUR KICK • Addicted to your pull buoy? Terrified of swimming without a wetsuit or buoyancy shorts? It’s likely that you need to fix your sinking legs — and in turn your kick. Here’s our expert guide.
FILLING AND FAST RECIPES • It’s the dream meal - taking less than 20 mins to make, while being packed full of goodness to sustain you through your sessions. And, we have four of them!
RACING • GET INSPIRED AND FIND YOUR NEXT MULTISPORT EVENT!
RACE TO YOUR STRENGTHS • The 2026 triathlon calendar is all but confirmed. Now it’s time for you to dig out the diary and plot your best race season yet - and why not start with an advantage? Here are the best races to choose, based on what really gets you firing…
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…
THE WRONG TROUSERS • Our very own Wallace is having some trouble with his cycling kit – yes, it’s that time of year again, Gromit…