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.
Helen Webster
Best swimming headphones: 8 fully submergible options
Love training to music and want to do exactly that in the pool? Helen Webster tests the best waterproof headphones for swimming
Best swimming bags to buy in 2025
Looking for a bag to take to the pool? Here are the best kit bags for swimming to buy now
Top-15 finish for Alex Yee in debut TCS London Marathon
Olympian Alex Yee put in a blistering performance on a scorching day in central London to claim a top-15 finish in his first full marathon against a top men’s field.
GB’s Kat Matthews sets a new record Ironman time in Texas
Kat Matthews makes history with her third consecutive win in The Woodlands while also setting a new fastest time for a full-distance Ironman of 8:10:34
Hit your training goals faster by cycling to work
Want to squeeze in more training and save money on your next bike? Then Green Commute Initiative and the Cycle to Work Scheme could be just the thing…
Zygo Z2 swimming headphones review
Zygo has attempted to bring Spotify to swim sessions with its Z2 bone-conduction headphones. Does the streaming solution work?
Zone3 Volare swim goggles review
A firm favourite among swimmers and triathletes, can the Zone3 Volare still cut it in 2025?
Tri-Fit Propel swim goggles review
The Propel are a new pair of swim goggles from Tri-Fit: how do they compare to the competition in the pool and open water?
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 […]
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…
Best swimskins reviewed for racing in 2025
Planning to race in sunnier climes? If it’s too warm for a wetsuit, a swimskin can still shave plenty of seconds off your swim split. Jack Sexty and Helen Webster test 15 of the best swimskins
Cold water swimming gear: essential kit to keep you warm and safe
Swimming kit for colder waters isn’t just for winter. Adding neoprene accessories can help you swim in different locations and for longer. Here’s how…
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.
TheMagic5 swim goggles review
Do these custom-designed swim goggles deliver the perfect fit? Swim coach and 220 Triathlon editor Helen Webster finds out…
Best cold water swimming hats and thermal swim caps in 2025
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…
Best sustainable swimwear for women
Looking for a new swimsuit that is suited to training and also better for the environment? Here is our pick of the best sustainable swimwear for women
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 base layers for swimming in open water
Want to add some extra warmth to your outdoor swims? A swimming base layer could be the answer. Here, 220 Triathlon puts 5 to the test…
Free triathlon training plans to get you in peak shape for all distances and disciplines
Whether you’re targeting your first novice race or an Ironman personal best, we’ve got a triathlon training plan to suit you. Not only that, but they are written by some of the best coaches and athletes in triathlon – and free to download!
How to warm your cold body up after open-water swimming
It’s important to warm your body up safely after open-water swims. Here’s our step-by-step guide, plus some essential items of kit to help get you warm again
Huub Hooded Neoprene Vest review
Looking to add some extra warmth to your cold-water swims? Editor Helen Webster finds out if this hooded vest from Huub is the answer…
Best swimming wetsuits for open water
Open water swimming wetsuits are designed for longer swims outdoors. But are they worth buying? We put a selection to the test…
