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FROM THE EDITOR...

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THE BIG PIC

3 OF THE BEST LS RUN TOPS

POLAR VANTAGE 2 • From £449 The HRM pioneers return with their flagship multisport watch

FROM THE VAULT

THE OLYMPIC PUZZLE • As Hamburg’s ITU ‘world decider’ showed, British Triathlon could jeopardise its chances of glory in Tokyo – by picking its strongest team…

“I DIDN’T LEARN TO RIDE A BIKE UNTIL I WAS 14” • Super Sam Holness on autism, his amazing parents and aiming for Kona

SAM HOLNESS

LEAP TO A FASTER RUN • Off-season explosive workouts should be on your menu, suggests a recent Spanish study…

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CONQUER AN EXTREME TRI IN 2021 PART TWO • Read last month’s feature on extreme tri and committed to doing one in 2021? Or are you still on the fence? Well, it’s time to ease you off it with part two of our essential guide to besting the world’s toughest triathlons in 2021

WHAT IS THE XTRI WORLD TOUR?

XTRI RACES IN 2021

Thanks, MARSHAL! • THE FIRST OUTLAW TRI OF THE 2020 SEASON FINALLY TOOK PLACE ON THE LAST WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER. OUR MAN TIM HEMING EARNT HIS VOLUNTEERING STRIPES ON A MOMENTOUS AND EMOTIONAL OCCASION IN NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

THE TRIATHLETE’S GUIDE TO Cold Water SWIMMING • Tempted to continue outdoor swimming through the off-season? With 220’s editor Helen planning to do just that, we brought in Professor Greg Whyte to share the practical advice we all need to become acclimatised and stay safe

GREG WHYTE

STAY SAFE IN COLD WATER

WINTER SWIM CHALLENGES

KIT ZONE • THE LATEST GEAR - TESTED BY EXPERTS

TRAIL RUN SHOES • The benefits of trail running for triathletes are endless, from building core strength to technique gains and pure off-season enjoyment. Here we test 11 of the best shoes for escaping the tarmac..

BIKE JACKETS • Now the tri off-season has arrived, a lightweight bike jacket will be an essential buy for endurance rides in the wind, rain and chills

SWIM JAMMERS • For pool training, a decent pair of swim jammers are absolutely essential. Jack Sexty dives in and tests four from £27

The making of DREAM KONA • For the past decade, Sebastian Kienle has led both the Ironman bike legs and the sport’s aerodynamic charge. Here, the in›luential and forthright German Ironman world champion discusses his aero insights and the development of his Orca Dream Kona tri-suit.

OFF-ROAD Masterclass • IT’S TIME TO TURN KNOBBLY , COVER YOURSELF IN MUD AND ENJOY YOUR MOST PRODUCTIVE AND THRILLING OFF SEASON YET . MOUNTAIN BIKING AND TRAIL RUNNING HERE WE COME…

HOW TO MASTER THE TRAILS • Proven advice from the finest off-road triathletes and coaches to turbocharge your trail training and racing

ULTIMATE TRAIL SETS • Hone your multisport skills, build your strength and watch your stamina surge with these essential, hugely enjoyable off-road sessions

GET TRI STRONG IN JUST 8 WEEKS! • This exclusive plan is all about building a strong foundation on which to make 2021 season a season to remember

COACH’S TIPS GET STRONG THIS OFF-SEASON

STRONGER FITTER FASTER • Two short S&C sessions a week will result in a more robust, swifter you

PROTEIN-PACKED DINNERS • Want to stimulate muscle protein synthesis to maximise training gains, while still eating great-tasting food? These recipes have it sorted...

PASSION IS MORE THAN A NUMBER • How have you had to adapt your training as you’ve grown older? We’re the...