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

ROTH REMAINS THE SPORT'S UNICORN • Despite increased competition and a changing landscape in triathlon, the lure of the world's best-supported long-distance race remains undeniable.

THE BIGGEST CHEERS • There's one fear that seems to bother new triathletes – but from experience, I can tell you it's unfounded…

FIRST LOOK • The hottest kit to arrive this month – so fresh we haven't tested it yet!

HOW TO RUN WELL forever • A little creak in the knee. Noticing that you need an extra rest day. Your non-triathlon friends warning you that “running is hard on the body”… Yes, with advancing years comes the fear that our running years may be behind us. But is this true? Or with some adjustments can we continue to run well – or even get faster? A new book from ultrarunning champ Damian Hall explores this very topic and we were lucky enough to pick his brains for this issue of 220…

TO PREPARED • If race day is looming but your training hasn't gone to plan, panic can feel inevitable. Thankfully, though, we're here to help you avoid last-minute mistakes, make meaningful gains and arrive on the start line confident, fresh and ready to race…

SWIM SOS • A ‘panic’ set to smash your sprint-distance triathlon…

SMOOTH CHANGEOVER • A well-organised transition area helps you stay calm and avoid costly mistakes…

KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

FIRST RIDE: THE NEED FOR SPEED (MAX) • Built to cheat the wind and annihilate personal bests, Canyon's new Speedmax is the most advanced triathlon bike the brand has ever produced. The question is simple: just how fast is it? We headed out to Austria to discover whether the latest superbike lives up to the hype.

ASK A PRO: KAT MATTHEWS’ TAKE… • If there was one person hoping the new Speedmax would live up to the claims being made by Canyon's engineers, it was reigning Ironman World Champion Kat Matthews. Having worked closely with the brand throughout the bike's development and spent countless hours helping refine the finished package, few riders are better placed to judge whether the new Speedmax delivers on its promise. We asked her for her verdict on it …

PRICING, MODELS & CUSTOMISATION

GROUP TEST: BEST RUNNING HEADPHONES • Running headphones have come a long way. If you want quality sounds, bone conduction tech or a perfect fit then there are plenty of options out there, as our tester found out…

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

ESSENTIAL SWIM DRILLS • SWIMMING IS THE MOST TECHNIQUE HEAVY OF THE THREE TRI DISCIPLINES, WHICH IS WHY DRILLS ARE AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR EVERY TRIATHLETE, NO MATTER YOUR RACE DISTANCE OR EXPERIENCE. HERE ARE OUR TOP-10 MUST-DO DRILLS…

10 DRILLS TO TRANSFORM YOUR SWIM PERFORMANCE • Incorporate these 10 key drills into your training now to transform your tri-swim performance and have your best season yet in 2026!

RACE AN OLYMPIC-DISTANCE TRIATHLON IN JUST 6 WEEKS • Still keen to get a race under your belt in 2026? Or just left your training a bit late? Fear not! We've got the plan you need to complete an Olympic-distance race in just 6 weeks.

COACH DERMOTT'S 4 TIPS FOR OLYMPIC DISTANCE • Before you get started on our comprehensive 6-week training plan, take a look at our expert tri coach tips to smash your next Olympic triathlon race.

BONE-BOOSTING MEAL IDEAS • Whatever your age it's never too late to focus on bone health. But how can your diet help? Simple, you need vitamin D, calcium and...