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Welcome to 2021! After the year we’ve had, I think we’re all psyched for a better season of training and racing ahead. If one page from this issue struck a chord with me, it’s our regular column from comeback king Tim Don (p86) where, with his unique

Wahoo, the American crew behind the KickR turbo trainer, has entered the multisport watch market with its Elemnt Rival GPS watch. It’s heavily aimed at triathletes thanks to Wahoo’s Touchless Transition technology, which can seamlessly switch from sw

My challenge consisted of a 38km swim around the perimeter of Lake Annecy, a 330km bike that followed the route of the Tour du Mont Blanc, featuring 9,000m of climbing, before finishing with the 171km UTMB (Ultra Trail Mont Blanc), which stacked up a

After a season like no other for triathlon, the cover of issue 162 of 220shows that some things just don’t change in multisport. Winter training essentials, waterproof jackets and bike technique tips are ticked off, as is a profile of British ITU sup

With Andrew Starykowicz we’ve seen the brio. The brash, entertaining, staunch anti-doping advocate, with enough strength in his quads to power a small town in Texas. Now we have the Breo, a prescription medicine typically used to treat chronic obstru

The case for meticulous recovery strategies was made recently by researchers comparing biochemical markers after the Norseman Extreme and Oslo Olympic triathlons. The team collected blood samples from 98 Norseman and 15 Oslo athletes before, immediat

The Christmas and New Year break should provide a great opportunity to assess your fitness, recalibrate your triathlon goals, and then swim, bike and run for the stars. But if you’re feeling a little hazy over what to expect for 2021, unsure where yo

Creatine, sodium bicarbonate, beta-alanine and, of course, caffeine. All supplements that have a pretty solid base of evidence behind their use. But what about the new wave of performance-enhancing supplements growing in popularity? Are they grounded

British triathlon’s blessed with some of the finest long-course athletes in the world. On the men’s side, we have the likes of Ironman record holder Tim Don and David McNamee, twice third at the Ironman World Champs. On the women’s side, we have thre

HELEN WEBSTER 220’s editor is your go-to for women’s multisport kit. Just when you thought every metric-measuring tri tool had been invented, along strides this cutting-edge insole from Nurvv, designed to give you next level of insight into your run

While it seems wise for a triathlete to prioritise obtaining the ideal bike or a perfect pair of run shoes to avoid expensive upgrades further down the line, swimming goggles are often overlooked. Everyone has a different-shaped face, so it’s going t

£1,899 More refinement than complete overhaul, but there’s much to celebrate in the slicker and more productive Atom of 2020. The resistance unit has been upgraded for more precise movement through the gears, while the flywheel and crank-angle sensor

Huge in America and with the potential for major growth this side of the pond. No, we’re not talking about the NFL or chlorinated chicken. We’re talking gravel bikes, the second biggest growth market in UK bike purchases after e-bikes. Some of us ha

Triathletes are regarded by those lazy-devil cyclists as terrible bikers. That in some way training for three disciplines dilutes how skilful, fast and powerful they are on two wheels. Well, Mr and Mrs Cyclist, let me introduce you to the likes of Ja

Finding your optimal race weight and reaching that stage is a balancing act that all triathletes should take time to focus on. Every athlete will have their own ideal race weight, which may differ depending on the race distance they’re focusing on. L

Jonas Colting is an endurance legend. Before drawing the curtain on his pro career in 2011, the 47-year-old racked up six world and European medals plus twice winning the Ultraman World Championships in Hawaii, which covers 515km over the three disci

Nothing warms you up after chilly winter training faster than a bowl of nutritious, steaming goodness. Here’s Kate Percy with four delicious soup recipes Fuel up this winter with these four deliciously wholesome and energising soups. As a triathle

As we close out a crazy 2020, we need to make 2021 a good one, a season where we hit our goal races in top form. I’m sure most people had a race entry deferred to 2021 so you likely know what races you’re doing and when they are. With a vaccine 100%

Both sexes are at risk of overtraining and insufficient recovery. But the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recognise that females are at higher risk if they’re a competitive athlete, compete in a sport that requires them to maintain a certa

At the end of the third lap of the marathon, I start to crack. I feel my core temperature increasing despite the cold rain and my vision is becoming blurry. My heart rate speeds up, too. A sense of pain permeates my whole body and I start to shake. I

6 GO TRI LOCAL MALLORY PARK (1.5km R/7.5km B/ 1.5km R). Mallory Park Race Circuit, Kirkby. racerapid.co.uk 17 GO TRI HIGH LODGE WINTER SERIES 4 (2.25km R/7.25km B/ 2.25km R). High Lodge, Thetford. canbuttri.co.uk NOVEMBER DUATHLON (various distances

Recently, my ego took something of a blow when, thanks to a house move, I cleared out my loft and discovered several old race t-shirts that have been languishing up there since the Mesolithic era. Naturally, my first reaction was to try several of th