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SRAM announces pro triathlon roster for 2024
SRAM got its start through triathlon – the first product founder Stan Day envisioned was the Grip Shift which those of us old enough to have ridden a tri bike in the late 80s and early 90s will fondly...
View ArticleMichael Epstein wins back Malibu Triathlon permit over Super League Triathlon
After a month of waiting, Malibu City Council has awarded the permit to put on a triathlon in Malibu to former race owner Michael Epstein. The Zuma Beach Triathlon will take place on September 14 and...
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Avoid these three triathlon nutrition mistakes for a better 2024
Whether you’re a seasoned triathlete, or just starting out, it’s important to avoid common fuelling mistakes that can hinder your performance. Let’s look at some common mistakes that I see with...
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Is cannabis a useful tool for athletes?
Researchers shed light on the impact of legal, commercially available cannabis on the exercise experience in a groundbreaking study published in the journal Sports Medicine. Conducted on 42 runners,...
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Are “the top guys doping?” And, if they are, is there any hope of catching them?
Prior to last year, you had to go back almost 20 years for a case when one of triathlon’s top stars was caught in a doping scandal. While there have been numerous cases of athletes who have tested...
View Article2025 Triathlon World Championships head down under to Wollongong
The “crown jewel of World Triathlon’s annual calendar” – the Championship Finals – have been awarded to Wollongong, New South Wales, for 2025. The race is part of a three-year deal that will also...
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6 Ways to maximize your indoor training
If you ever needed proof that indoor training can provide outstanding results, Lucy Charles-Barclay’s breakthrough win at the Ironman World Championship last year was it. Instead of heading to her...
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Will Ironman CEO Andrew Messick be remembered for more than Nice and Kona? He...
Talk to anyone who was there and they’ll tell you that the 2023 Ironman World Championship in Kona was a resounding success. The first women’s only world championship event featured over 2,000 women,...
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Anne Haug and Kristian Blummenfelt top 2023 PTO Rankings
For the second year in a row Germany’s Anne Haug (pictured above competing at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii) and Norway’s Kristian Blummenfelt topped the Professional Triathletes...
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Eating less (or no) red meat? Tips to avoid iron-deficient anemia
My teammate eats ice chips like crazy. Isn’t that a sign of being anemic? Something must be wrong with me. I get out of breath just walking up a flight of stairs… Should I eat lots of spinach to boost...
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2023 Triathlete of the Year
On Friday the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) announced its overall champions from 2023 – Germany’s Anne Haug and Norway’s Kristian Blummenfelt, the same athletes who finished atop the 2022...
View ArticleLionel Sanders skips the PTO Tour to focus on Ironman
Canadian star Lionel Sanders has announced that he’ll focus on the Ironman Series in 2024 rather than the PTO Tour. (OK, like a true politician, Sanders never actually says he’s going to do one or the...
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Outdoor running vs. the treadmill in winter: which is better?
There is a long-standing debate in the running world between running outside and running on a treadmill–especially in winter, when conditions may send you into the gym more often than usual. Some...
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Tamara Jewett to ride Argon 18 in 2024
Canadian triathlon star Tamara Jewett will have a new ride this year – she’s signed with Argon18. “We are thrilled to welcome Tamara Jewett to the Argon 18 athlete roster,” the company said in an...
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Should you train by heart rate or power?
Sadly I am old enough to remember the first heart rate monitors that could be used for training. My first (I think I got it in 1987) was a big, strap on device that I could set for a high and low range...
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SHOE REVIEW: Asics Gel-Nimbus 26
Last year Asics came out with an unbranded mystery shoe that looked unlike anything they’d made before. It was an instant hit, and when the final version hit the market, we learned it was the Nimbus...
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PTO backs Michael Epstein’s Zuma Foundation bid for Malibu Triathlon
Last fall the triathlon world was rocked when Michael Epstein, the founder and former owner of the Malibu Triathlon, managed to win back the permits to put on a triathlon in the city, shutting Super...
View ArticleUSA Triathlon gets hammered by athletes over new membership fees
After announcing a new “tiered membership structure tailored to incorporate each athlete’s individual needs and goals,” USA Triathlon has received lots of criticism from its membership. The new tiered...
View ArticleUSA Triathlon backs off on fees for national team athletes after uproar
Yesterday we reported that USA Triathlon was taking lots of flack after announcing a new tiered membership program that required those wanting to compete at the world championships to get the most...
View ArticleThe best running gear to kick-start your 2024 season
With the arrival of 2024, many new and experienced triathletes have made resolutions to embrace a fresh running program. One of the best ways to stick to these resolutions is by outfitting yourself...
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