How to stick to your New Year fitness resolutions
Vowed that next year will be the year you stick to your fitness goals? Here are 5 top tips from coach Nick Beer to make sure you stay motivated…
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How to swim safely in open water this winter
Heading for a swim or dip this winter? Then make sure you stay safe with these expert tips and resources.
Best budget triathlon wetsuits in 2026
Your first triathlon wetsuit is a landmark purchase on your triathlon journey. So which is the sub-$300/£250 winner? 220 finds out…
How tight should a wetsuit be and will a wetsuit stretch?
Fit is king when it comes to choosing a wetsuit for open-water swimming and triathlon – but how tight should your wetsuit be and will it stretch? Here is all the info you need to know.
How to improve your swim performance in cold water and not sabotage your swim
Does your performance suffer when you’re swimming in cold water? Professor Mike Tipton explains what you can do to improve it
Best triathlons in the world: 30 races to do before you die
So want to race an epic. You’ve dabbled in the local race circuit and you’re ready for the ultimate challenge. Well, look no further than our list of the world’s best triathlons…
Best women’s triathlon wetsuits for all budgets – tested by open water swim coaches
Need a new triathlon wetsuit for next season, so you can smash the swim leg? Here are the best women’s triathlon wetsuits out on the market, all independently reviewed by our experts.
Best running earphones and headphones to soundtrack your workouts in 2026
Running to music is proven to offer a range of benefits to your training. Here, our experts put 9 sets of running earphones to the test
Zone3 Vapour goggles review: a reliable racing goggle primed for triathlon
Striking, reliable, and brilliant for open-water, here are our thoughts on the Zone3 Vapour goggle.
Wim Hof Method: what is it and can it help your swimming?
Heard of the Wim Hof Method but don’t know what it is? John Wood explains how this breathing method can help with the cold and stress of open-water swimming
Orca Killa Comfort goggles do a “superb job in all conditions”
The new Orca Killa Comfort goggles feature wide lenses and adjustable straps – are they the perfect choice for triathletes?
Henley Swim open water events to return in 2026
The popular series of open-water swims will return in 2026 under new organisers, with a focus on the mile, marathon and ‘pub to club’ events. The Henley swims have long been a staple of the swimming calendar with many triathletes donning their open-water goggles and wetsuits and using them as a welcome training event for […]
Form Smart Swim 2 goggles review: see live data on your training and technique as you swim
The Form Smart Swim 2 act as superb goggles and a data-rich live workout screen. Helen Webster puts this revolitionary swim tech to the test.
Aquasphere Defy.Ultra swim mask review: perfect for drinking in a beautiful panorama
When you’re swimming somewhere stunning, Aquasphere’s Defy.Ultra swim mask will help you take everything in for a pretty penny.
Fun and functional gifts for triathletes: 38 of the best present ideas for all budgets
Unsure what to gift the triathlete in your life? Here are our top picks for the best gifts for triathletes across swim, bike, run, and recovery.
Zoggs Predator Polarized Ultra review: why these are my go-to swimming goggles
There’s no doubt, the Predator range is a classic for triathletes. But where do the Zoggs Predator Polarized Ultra goggles fit into the range?
Download your free triathlon training plan
Thank you for registering with 220 Triathlon – below you’ll find links to all our online training plans which are free to download now. Simply click on the link and you’ll receive a PDF ready to guide you through your training. 220 Triathlon is the best resource for training advice, gear reviews and expert tips […]
Huub Lurz goggles review: brilliant goggles for sunny swims
Named after one of the best-ever open water swimmers, can the Huub Lurz goggles live up to his reputation?
Best cold water swimming hats and thermal caps in 2026
Want to keep open-water swimming during the winter, but struggling with putting your head under? Here are some of the best cold water swimming hats on the market…
Speedo Biofuse 2.0 goggles review: solid but short on sparkle
With a choice of colours and lenses as well as a competitive price point, how do the Speedo Biofuse goggles 2.0 stack up for triathlon?
I swam a mile in icy water – and it’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.
With the annual ice swimming championships coming up, here’s a deep dive into the sport and the challenges that Spencer Matthews faces in his Antarctic triathlon attempt.
Best cold water swimming gloves for tackling open water in 2026
Want to keep open-water swimming during the winter? Then you might want to cover your hands, which are very sensitive to the cold. So, here are some of the best gloves around according to an open-water swim coach!
Best buoyancy shorts for triathletes to swim faster in 2026
Make your swim training sessions less of a drag with the help of a pair of buoyancy shorts. Here’s a list of some of the best available.
Best neoprene socks for cold water dips and wild swims
Want to keep open-water swimming during the winter, but feet suffering from the cold? Here are some of the best cold-water swimming socks available right now…
