Kate Milsom
Freelance sports journalist
Kate Milsom is 220 Triathlon's former staff writer. She's a keen endurance triathlete, marathon runner, and bikepacker and her interests include cycling, nutrition and sports injury. Having previously bikepacked across Europe solo, Kate advocates for adventure and inclusivity within sport.
Recent articles by Kate Milsom
Best triathlon wetsuits for all budgets
Need a new triathlon wetsuit to help you swim faster? Here are the best triathlon wetsuits out on the market, all independently reviewed by our experts
Triathlon clothing: What to wear for a triathlon
Picking the right triathlon clothing can save you precious seconds in transition and help make you more streamlined on the fly, so here's our advice for what to wear for a triathlon
Best tow floats for open-water swimming
Tow floats are vital pieces of kit for open water swimming. Want to know why and which one to go for? Here's our guide to everything you need to know...
Best swimrun wetsuits reviewed for 2024
With swimrun growing in popularity, swimrun wetsuits are becoming increasingly feature-packed. But which is best for you? Our experts test six specialist releases
The best swim robes: 19 options to keep you warm and dry
Swimming outdoors and need a decent changing robe to keep you warm and dry? Here are some of the best on the market
Best cold water swimming gloves for tackling open water this winter
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 cold water swimming gloves!
Best neoprene socks for swimming in cold water
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 you can buy right now...
Best cold water swimming hats and thermal swim caps in 2024
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...
Orca Aesir Flex swimrun wetsuit review
Orca says the Aesir Flex is the brand's most flexible performance swimrun wetsuit yet. But does it deliver when it matters? Kate Milsom finds out
Best triathlon bags in 2024: 17 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 17 options to the test
Gifts for triathletes: 45 ideas for all budgets in 2024
Unsure what to gift the triathlete in your life? Here are our top picks for swim, bike, and run.
The best budget triathlon kit for 2024: our top picks
Do high costs and a crazy amount of kit needed hold you back from doing triathlon? It's true that tri's not the cheapest sport, so here's our favourite budget kit options to get you on that start line
Best running head torches to light the way in 2024
Need some illumination for low-light, early morning runs? Here are some of the best running head torches around, as tested by our expert reviewers
Best Cyber Monday wetsuit deals 2023
A wetsuit can be an expensive tri kit purchase, so make the most of these Black Friday deals with huge bargains on top triathlon wetsuits.
Best gifts for runners: 18 treats to keep them training
Treat the runner in your life with our pick of the best gifts to keep them honed, happy and hydrated on their next training session
How to biohack your period for triathlon performance
Is it possible to biohack our periods to optimise triathlon training and recovery? Yes, and here's how…
Best calf compression sleeves
Speed up your recovery and support your calves during exercise with our pick of the best calf compression sleeves
Best cheap running watches for tracking training in 2024
These cheap running watches from major brands can help keep your training on track and propel you to a new PB
How much can athletes win at the Ironman World Championship in Kona?
With big prize purses becoming more and more common in the word of elite racing, just how much can pros win for podium placing at the Ironman World Championships in Kona?
Best running shoes to buy in 2024
Looking for some new running shoes to help you achieve your goals in 2024? Here are the shoes the 220 Triathlon test team rates highly right now...
The best outdoor adventure books that can't fail to inspire
Needing inspiration? Here are Kate Milsom's top eight outdoor adventure books for triathletes. They can't help but inspire new adventures and life-affirming experiences...
How much can athletes win at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship?
With the 2023 Ironman 70.3 world champions recently crowned, we find out what kind of pay out they received…
Best protein bars for post-exercise recovery in 2024
Looking for another way to get your protein fix throughout the day or after exercise? We put a range of bars to the (taste) test...
Best water bottles for running
The further you run, the greater your hydration needs. With that in mind, here's our pick of the best water bottles for running