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    Dec 23, 2021 7 minutes

    KATE MILSOM

    Cross tri

    Kate is 220’s staff writer and a keen endurance triathlete. Kate has particular interests in cycling, nutrition and injury.

    PHILIP HATZIS

    Cycling volume

    Tri coach and athlete Philip Hatzis is the founder of Tri Training Harder LLP.

    LAURA TILT

    Fuelling for 70.3

    Laura Tilt is a UK registered dietitian and health writer.

    JAMES WITTS

    Beating jet lag

    Freelance writer and former 220 editor James specialises in sports science.

    ›CROSS TRI

    Q What is cross tri exactly and how do you get into it? Nicola Pook

    A Cross triathlon, also called x-tri, is a triathlon done entirely off-road. The discipline is said to have made its debut in 1996 during a race in Maui, Hawaii. Since then, cross tri has gained in popularity with races taking place across the world, including championship series from Xterra and World Triathlon.

    Distances for cross triathlon races can vary, but typically events consist of a one-kilometre swim, 20-30km mountain bike (MTB) and a 6-10km trail run. Swims are open water, while mountain bike legs can vary in difficulty and technicality, and runs are often hilly and challenging.

    Cross tri requires significantly

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