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…

START • DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF TRI

ONE AND DONE? • As more athletes tick off a single race and move on, the sport’s institutions will need to rethink their approach.

THE TRAILBLAZER • He won his country’s first-ever WTCS race in 2025 and this year is hoping to bring home its first world title. Brazil’s Miguel Hidalgo tells 220 how he plans to rewrite triathlon’s pecking order…

With special thanks to On for helping organise this interview QUICK AS A KAT • As the British long-distance star builds towards a defining season, she tells 220 why discipline, curiosity and a willingness to edge closer to the limit may unlock the performance she – and the world of triathlon – has been waiting for…

THE METRICS THAT MAKE A TRIATHLETE • VO2 max grabs the headlines. But the physiological qualities that separate good triathletes from great ones run considerably deeper. Here’s what really matters —and when to work on each one…

KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

GROUP TEST: WATERPROOF ACTION CAMERAS • Recording your training can help with assessing performance and capturing the experience. Here are four of the best on sale now, tested.

ON TEST: RUNNING JACKETS • The warmer months are here but a decent, lightweight running jacket should still form an essential part of your kit. Here are four new ones, tried and tested.

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

FUEL TO PERFORM • PERIODISING YOUR FUELLING WILL PAY DIVIDENDS COME THE RACE SEASON. HERE’S ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PLAYING AROUND WITH YOUR PERFORMANCE PLATE FOR MULTISPORT MAGNIFICENCE…

10 TIPS TO OPTIMISE YOUR TRI FUELLING • Choosing a performance diet can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t need to be. Here are 10 tips to get you started on the way to fuelling like an elite athlete…

SEASONAL DIETARY STRATEGIES • WE DELVE INTO THE THREE KEY NUTRITIONAL PERIODS IN THE BUILD-UP TO YOUR 2026 GOAL RACE AND THEIR RESPECTIVE POWERFUL FUELLING WINS (NOTE: TRANSITION PHASE IS POST-RACE SO NOT COVERED)…

PEAK FOR IRONMAN IN 12 WEEKS • Race day is getting closer, the accommodation is booked, you’ve chosen your race kit, now all you need to do is complete the peak phase of training and you’re ready. Easy right?

SUPER SAVOURY SNACKS • Snacks are ideal for the triathlete on the go, whether they’re a top-up mid-ride or an easy grab pre- or post- exercise. Cue four savoury recipes…

GOLD RUSH • What happens when a gold medal-winning boxer heads to the Gold Coast to try his hand at triathlon? We found out from Olympian Harry Garside…

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…

ALL THE GEAR… • Experienced triathlete Martyn definitely has all the gear, but as to where he’s put it? Definitely no idea!