Best running sunglasses to keep your eyes protected in 2025
As summer approaches, shielding your eyes is extremely important, so here’s our list of some of the best running sunglasses on the market right now…
Best running jackets for men and women
A run jacket that battles the elements will provide an essential surge to your off-season training. The 220 team tests 12 lightweight water-resistant run jackets
Great British Swimmer Ross Edgley announces most difficult challenge yet
The first man to swim around the circumference of Great Britain has announced a new, similar challenge. Only this time, the adventurer is adding another level of difficulty as he plans to swim around Iceland. Ross Edgley is no stranger to a difficult challenge. In November 2018 he completed a 1,792-mile swim around the perimeter […]
The best triathlon bikes for smashing your PB in 2025
Every year the 220 team tests and reviews some of the finest triathlon bikes on the market. Here are the triathlon bikes we considered among the best of the bunch
Latest news
Anya Culling: “I knocked two hours off my marathon run PB in three years, which is pretty cool!”
From running a marathon in 04:34 to competing as an elite, Anya Culling has plenty of tips to share as she goes into the 2025 London Marathon. Plus, she has triathlon on her horizons next…
How to watch San Francisco T100
The second round of the 2025 T100 Triathlon World Tour takes place in San Francisco on 31 May. Here’s everything you need to know, plus how to catch all the action live…
How to watch the World Triathlon Championship Series Yokohama
The 2025 World Triathlon Championship Series continues on 17 May in Yokohama, Japan. Here’s everything you need to know to catch all the action…
India Lee: ‘I was struggling to pay the bills before my T100 contract — it saved my career’
India Lee reveals to Liz Barrett how T100 allowed to her continue competing and why it’s become her preferred race distance
Kate Waugh: Background, career highlights, quotes
Kate Waugh is starting to produce head-turning results. Here’s everything you need to know about the rising British star’s career to date…
Lionel Sanders: Background, career, highlights, quotes
Known as one of the most consistent athletes on the Ironman circuit, here’s everything you need to know about the 70.3 and iron-distance champion, Lionel Sanders…
Csongor Lehmann: Background, career highlights, quotes
He’s from a Hungarian triathlon dynasty and already has two world titles under his tri-suit. But who is Csongor Lehmann? Let’s find out…
Paula Findlay: Background, career highlights and quotes
Once the rising star of short-course triathlon, Canada’s Paula Findlay is now making big waves in the world of middle-distance racing. Here’s everything you need to know about her career to date…
Training plans
Free 6-month Ironman training plan that’s simple to use
With bricks, race-pace efforts, open-water swims and the tapering period, this 6-month, easy-to-follow Ironman training plan will take you up to your big Ironman race day in optimum condition
Free half-Ironman training plans
Moving up to a middle-distance triathlon and want some help with your training? Here’s all the advice you need plus two free training plans…
Free triathlon training plans for beginners
Choose from a selection of beginner-friendly triathlon training plans to prep for racing and build fitness in the off-season.
Free 8-week sprint triathlon training plan
Racing a sprint-distance tri this season? Then you need our expert advice and eight-week sprint triathlon training plan to help guide you to the finish line
Free 8-week supersprint triathlon training plan
Want to try triathlon but don’t know how to start training? This eight-week super-sprint training plan will ease you in and before long you will be addicted to the sport
How to build your own triathlon training plan
A coach is a great investment, but you can also create your own programme if armed with the right tools. Here’s how…
Reviews
Luca Women’s Signature Road All-In-One bib shorts review
Just 5 years ago, Luca Kuhn set out to revolutionise women’s cycling apparel by creating garments designed specifically for women. She wanted to empower women in the saddle so I was excited to test the Luca Road All-In-One bib shorts (£175) and they really are impressive. Luca Women’s Signature Road All-In-One fit and sizing These […]
Best tri-suits in 2025: 20 triathlon suits we’ve reviewed for men and women
Need a new triathlon suit? Here’s a comprehensive guide to 20 of the best tri-suits on the market for men and women – sleeved, sleeveless and Ironman – all independently reviewed by our experts.
Vision TriMax Carbon Clip-on S-bend bars review
The Vision TriMax Carbon Clip-ons may see your bank balance take a hit, but do they deliver enough performance to make it worth it?
Tri-fit Volt goggles review: I think these may be my new go-to goggles for training and racing
Ticking all the boxes is rare in a set of open-water swimming goggles. However Helen Webster found the new Volt design from Tri-fit an instant winner. Here’s why.
Deda Elementi Jet One Clip-on review
Would you spend £849.99 on a set of clip-on aerobars? We test out the Deda Elementi Jet One Clip-on bars to find out if you should…
TheMagic5 swim goggles review
Do these custom-designed swim goggles deliver the perfect fit? Swim coach and 220 Triathlon editor Helen Webster finds out…
Specialized S-Works Evade 3 helmet review
Does the new Specialized Evade 3 improve on an already successful formula? Find out in our full wind-tunnel-tested review…
Met Manta MIPS review
Can the MET Manta MIPS offer safer, faster riding for triathletes? We find out…
Profile Design Sonic Ergo 39A review
In the market for some clip-on aerobars to help transform your bike leg? We test the Profile Design Sonic Ergo 39A to see if it’s fit for purpose…
Latest gear
Best running caps and visors in 2025
For a more comfortable run in the sun, get yourself a running cap and stay cool in the heat. Here are some of the best running caps and visors on the market.
Best running socks for comfy feet in 2025
A good pair of socks are key for maintaining foot comfort when running. Here are 15 of the best running socks
Best triathlon sunglasses reviewed in 2025
The best triathlon sunglasses will divert blazing sun, blustery wind, bugs and more from your vision on the bike and run. Here are our top picks
The best swim caps to wear in pools and open water
Fed up of your hair getting in the way when you’re swimming? Take a look at our list of the best silicone swim caps so you can keep your splits down and your hair dry.
Best aero helmets for triathlon in 2025
Aero helmets come in a range of shapes and sizes. Here, we test 20 of the best for triathlon
Best swim goggles for pool and open-water swimming in 2025
Make sure you have the best visibility when in the water with a set of tried-and-tested swim goggles. I’ve reviewed the best for triathlon, pool training and open-water swimming.
Best carbon-plate running shoes in 2025
They’ve revolutionised running and are collecting a deluge of world records in their wake. But do you need carbon run shoes? We put them to the test to find out…
Best triathlon bags in 2025: 13 options rated and reviewed
A triathlon transition bag will make your racing life easier and can double as a travelling or commuting companion. We put 13 options to the test
Will a more expensive road bike help me ride faster?
More money, more speed? We analyse whether pricier road bikes will enable you to ride faster.
Best Hoka running shoes in 2025
Looking for your first (or seventh!?) pair of Hoka running shoes? Here’s our test team’s verdict on the brand’s best shoes…
Training advice
Middle-distance triathlons: 7 of the UK’s best half-irons for beginners
Want to try a 70.3 but wondering which half-Ironman distance triathlon is best for first timers? Here we pick our top seven UK middle-distance triathlons suitable for newcomers…
Triathlon distances: Every race format explained
We explain the variety of triathlon distances you can race, from the shortest, the super-sprint, all the way up to the full-distance Ironman
What’s a good swimming pace?
Want to know how your swim speed compares in triathlon racing? Andrew Sheaff considers all factors to help you focus on what you might need to do to get faster…
What is a tempo run and should I be doing them?
Heard people talk about tempo runs and not quite sure how they fit into training? Here’s high performance coach Andrew Woodroffe with all you need to know
Triathlon times: What’s a good triathlon time?
We look at the different distances involved in triathlon and explain what a good triathlon time would be for each
