From triathlon star to Oscar nominee
You want dedication and perseverance? Lesley Paterson’s incredible triathlon career included three Xterra world titles, two World Triathlon Cross-Triathlon championships. Along the way she dealt with...
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Kona champs (every one since 2015!) face off in Roth
It is hard to argue that Challenge Roth will feature the most competitive women’s full-distance field other than the Ironman World Championship this year. Every single Kona champion since 2015 –...
View Article5 Ways to make time fly on the treadmill
It’s winter, and that means that some days are just too cold or too icy to get outside for a run. When this happens, you may reluctantly turn to the treadmill. Let’s be honest, for most of us, the...
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Yes, you do need to eat breakfast and lunch to train and perform well
Enjoyment of food should be one of life’s pleasures. Unfortunately, I counsel too many athletes who scrutinize food and talk about eating nutrients (protein, carbs, and fat). They put a lot of energy...
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Why do triathletes do that?
Face it, triathletes aren’t normal. We’d like to think we are, but when it comes down to it, most people would be happy to pursue one sport. Look at all the happy runners and cyclists out there. (And,...
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Under Armour launches SlipSpeed, the versatile slip-on training shoe
Sometimes putting on shoes is an effort–there’s a reason why Crocs are so popular! Many young athletes and runners will crush the back of their training shoes instead of taking 10 seconds to tie them...
View ArticleRunning star wins first triathlon
It’s been a minute since U.S. steeplechaser Colleen Quigley, 31, graced running headlines; the former model, Bowerman Track Club athlete (that’s 2016 Olympic gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen running behind...
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Jan Frodeno announces final year schedule
In 2019 Jan Frodeno made it clear that he wouldn’t try to defend his Ironman 70.3 world title for a couple of reasons: he was determined to regain his Ironman world title (which he did, in record...
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3 Swim workouts for triathletes who hate swimming
Yes, we know that there are lots of triathletes out there who absolutely love to hit the water. (While this story is not for you, though, you might actually enjoy some of these workouts when you’re...
View ArticleThe Life of Tri Podcast: PTO Rankings deep dive, Challenge Roth is stacked...
In our second podcast of 2023 host Phil Wrochna and Triathlon Magazine editor Kevin Mackinnon evaluate the new Professional Triathletes Organisation’s ranking system, evaluate the stacked women’s field...
View ArticleSuper League Triathlon buys New York and Chicago Triathlons
Super League Triathlon (SLT) has its sights set on expanding beyond pro racing and innovative race formats. In 2020 the organization purchased the Malibu Triathlon – today we’ve learned that it has...
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12 indoor trainer thoughts every triathlete can relate to
Long winters mean many Canadian triathletes will spend a good chunk of the year on their indoor trainers. Indoor training is a love/hate experience and, due to the mostly solo nature of the activity,...
View ArticleLionel Sanders’ race tactics for the Arena Games revealed
Lionel Sanders fans will have an opportunity to see the sport’s most popular YouTube personality up close next weekend – the long-distance star is headlining the upcoming Arena Games event in Montreal....
View ArticleJack Moody runs his way to Challenge Wanaka title
It is renowned as one of the sport’s most scenic venues (hence, part of Sebastian Kienle’s “bucket list” retirement tour – see below), but that’s hardly what New Zealand’s Jack Moody was paying...
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Grace Thek takes close women’s race at Challenge Wanaka
It was a small, but competitive women’s field at the opening Challenge-Family event of 2023 – Challenge Wanaka in New Zealand. Three women started the final leg of the race within nine seconds of each...
View ArticlePTO European Open venue and date announced
Three down, one to go. The long-awaited Professional Triathletes Organisation Tour dates and venues for 2023 are almost all official now thanks to today’s announcement that the PTO European Open will...
View ArticlePTO revamps race quotas and prize money distribution
For years many triathlon commentators have felt that for the sport to really grow it needed to concentrate its pro fields, allowing more opportunities for the world’s best to compete against each...
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Will we see any of these crazy aero helmets in transition this year?
Daniel Felipe Martínez won the final time trial of the Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta on Sunday, but the real story was some of the new aero lids. The race was notable, as well, because British rider...
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What is Canada’s most popular Ironman?
Since its inception in 2012, Ironman Mont-Tremblant has been considered one of the sport’s premier events. Ironman was so impressed with the region and race organization that when it came time to start...
View ArticleCan Lionel Sanders make the final at this weekend’s Arena Games Montreal?
While he might be highlighting this weekend’s Arena Games event in Montreal, it’s hard to imagine that the Canadian long-distance star has a realistic shot at winning the event. That doesn’t mean it...
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