May 2024

220 Triathlon

Swim. Bike. Run. Faster

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From The Editor…
With triathlon comes the chance to try something new – and as you progress in the sport, that’s endlessly possible. Completed a sprint distance? Then maybe try an Olympic. Raced on a flat course? Then head to the hills (and develop a whole different
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"I Don't Let The Stroke Affect My Decision To Race"
WHY I TRI I grew up playing team sports, but in 2018, my dad handed me his old road bike and after plenty of encouragement, I entered the Slateman triathlon in North Wales – even though I couldn’t swim a length in a pool! Celtman has always had this
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your INSTAGRAM TRI PICTURES
01 @heather_louise_barker Swiss scenery, the gift that keeps on giving! 02 @court.granger Find a friend that’ll get you outside and ride in all weathers chatting about crap. @cjhazell 47 miles out to Osea for coffee then a 3 and bit plod run 03 @gran
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Zone3 Terraprene Vision
HOTTEST NEW GEAR Zone3’s taken an impressive lead in the sustainability stakes by launching the world’s first biodegradable wetsuit – the Terraprene Vision. Unlike the British brand’s original Vision that comprised neoprene, this eco-friendly option
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Fao 220
STAR LETTER Got an opinion to share? Then email us at fao220@220triathlon.com The other day, in a moment of boredom as the rain continued to fall, I tidied up my garage that, for the most part, is my glorious pain cave. I wish I’d ticked off this cle
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New Kid On The Block
Twenty-five-year-old Hugo Milner from Derby was a cycling novice and had barely paddled in the sea before switching to swim, bike, run two years ago. But in keeping with his Harvard education in environmental science, he’s proved to be a fast learner
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Quintana Roo V-pri
There are several brands that, on mention of their name, are all about triathlon. Off the top of our helmet-haired heads, we’re thinking Zoot, 2XU and, of course, Quintana Roo. In fact, American outfit QR’s arguably the purist multisport brand around
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The Power Of Resilience
Georgia Taylor-Brown is not only one of Britain’s most successful triathletes, but also one of the most admired and loved. But her bubbly, girl-next-door personality belies a career and life of ups and downs, of which arguably the last 18 months have
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Long Distance Races For Less
Date: 6 July Location: Gällivare, Sweden Distance(s): Full, sprint Race fee: £228.50, £30 Scandinavia might not be the first place that springs to mind when planning a cheap tri, but this one’s surprisingly easy on the pocket. It’s a real bucket list
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How To Conquer Swimming In The Sea
Most new triathletes will point to one element of racing as being the most nerve-wracking. Yes, while there is a lot to consider in multisport (transitions, skintight outfits, chafing and trying to get trainers on without socks, just for starters!) i
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Kit Zone
90+ % BUY NOW A GENUINE CLASS LEADER 80-89 % IMPRESSIVE ONE OF THE BEST YOU CAN BUY 70-79 % GOOD A DECENT PERFORMER 50-69 % AVERAGE IT’LL DO THE JOB WELL ENOUGH 0-49 % POOR SIMPLY PUT, DON’T BOTHER! HELEN WEBSTER 220’s editor is also a qualifiedopen-
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On Test Triathlon Wetsuits Under £400
That old phrase ‘you get what you pay for’ often comes into play when looking at triathlon kit. In the world of wetsuits this is partly true, but it’s also important to choose a suit that suits your swimming level and ability. There’s no point choosi
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Essential Kit
If your goal is to exit T1 first, you’ll want a suit that strikes the balance between flexibility, buoyancy and comfort, while also being super easy to remove on the fly. Aquasphere Racer V3 £558 Incredibly supple; improved hydrodynamics. Issue 417 u
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Swimming's Greatest Innovation
A frustration for many coaches and triathletes is that they’re science orientated and data driven. For cycling, you have your pick of numerous power meters. Running’s heading that way, too, with the likes of Stryde. But swimming’s ostensibly been dev
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Measure Your Progress
“I really like these two tests plus and they are well suited to the new updates with the Form Smart Swim 2 goggles,” says Justin Tolle. “Both tests are almost completely sub-maximal in nature meaning they don’t have a negative effect on overall train
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On Test Triathlon Bags
There’s an awful lot of stuff you need for race day. At a minimum you’re going to be carting around a wetsuit, swim cap, towel and goggles; bike shoes, helmet and sunnies; run shoes, cap/visor and a hoodie for after the event. Plus a tri-suit, but ch
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Gluten-free Protein Pancakces
PREP 5mins COOK 5mins SERVES 10-12 pancakes Dry ingredients: • 50g gluten-free oats • 50g ground almonds • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda • 1 tsp gluten free baking powder • 1 tsp cinnamon • Pinch salt Wet ingredients: • 150g cottage cheese • 1 banana, ma
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Ask 220
Barefoot speed Joel is a sport scientist and triathlon coach who’s helped athletes of all abilities reach their multisport goals. Marginal IM gains Dermott has been coaching for 15 years, is head coach at Be Endurance and is the organiser of The Stor
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Nutrition
PREP 10mins COOK 60-80mins SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS • 8 chicken thighs, skin on, on the bone Chicken seasoning: • 1 90g jar harissa • 3 preserved lemons • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp ground coriander • 1 tsp hot smoked paprika • 2 cloves garlic, peeled an
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Race-speed Bike-to-run Brick Sessions
As the winter comes to a damp end and the days are growing longer, thoughts begin to turn to the racing. Part of your preparation should be stitching the component parts of your race together and working towards hitting race intensities – this is whe
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The Gluten-free Triathlete
For many triathletes, gluten-free eating isn’t just a dietary preference, it’s an absolute necessity. An autoimmune disorder where the body shows an extreme reaction to foods containing gluten, coeliac disease affects one in every 100 people in the U
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Your Quick-fire Questions
Q How can I improve cycling uphill? A Adding hill training into your weekly bike sessions will make the world of difference to your riding. The best way to improve your climbing stamina is to get on the road, find yourself a decent hill and see how m
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How Was It For You? Baptism Of Fire
Ben is a long-time bike rider, firsttime multisport racer. Thirty-five years old and a father of one, he balances family life, ‘ training’ and a job in media sales. Just one run lap to go. I’ve sectioned it out in my head – up the start climb and dow
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220 2024 Race Calendar
7 WEST LANCASHIRE SPRING TRIATHLON (400m S/21.5km B/ 5km R) Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, Lancashire. epicevents.co.uk NORTHUMBERLAND DUATHLON (various dists) Druridge Bay Country Park, Red Row, Northumberland. vo2maxracingevents.co.uk BRAMHAM PARK
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"What The F*** Is That?!"
Attention all cycling designers – stand in the corner of the room and think about what you’ve done. I refer of course to the Lease-a-Bike-Visma time-trial helmet sported by Jonas Vingegaard at Tirreno-Adriatico in March. Although it was hailed by its
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Wiggle: When Things No Longer Click
Online retailer Wiggle seemed to be one of the great success stories in endurance sport, but last October announced it was calling in the administrators. Almost £27 million in debt, its parent company withdrew financial guarantees sparking the collap

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