Should you strength train before or after your other workouts?
Strength training is an essential component of a well-rounded triathlon or run training program, but for busy athletes, it can be tricky to fit it into your program without jeopardizing your other...
View ArticleOlympic triathlete takes fourth at US Cross Country Championships
Tokyo silver medalist (mixed relay) Morgan Pearson showed his running prowess in style on the weekend with a gutsy fourth-place finish at the USATF Cross Country Championships in Richmond, Virginia....
View ArticleElite athletes speak out against UTMB/ Ironman asking other pros to skip...
Four-time winner and course record holder at UTMB (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc), Kilian Jornet, and 2023 second-place finisher Zach Miller are asking their fellow elite runners to join them in finding an...
View ArticleTri It Multisport closes store and switches to “online presence”
It is surely a sign of the times, but after 18 years, Tri It Multisport, a mainstay of the Calgary triathlon scene, will be closing its doors and “shifting to an online store only.” Started 18 years...
View ArticleLucy Charles-Barclay to focus on PTO Tour … but leaves the door open to...
As hard as it is to imagine, it is not certain that the reigning Ironman world champion will end up defending her title in Nice, France in September. In a video she posted on her YouTube channel (see...
View ArticleAfter event site leak, PTO announces Lake Las Vegas event
The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) is set to announce its full PTO Tour schedule along with the athletes who will be taking part in the series this year on January 30. A week out from that...
View ArticleUse the winter months to build your strength – without hitting the weight room
As athletes across North America and Europe are dealing with cold temperatures and challenging weather conditions, it’s easy to lose focus and motivation to work hard in preparation for the upcoming...
View Article2025 Ironman 70.3 World Championship heads to Marbella, Spain
Ironman has announced the location of the 2025 Ironman 70.3 World Championship – for the first time Spain will host the championship event. Set in the Costa del Sol region in the southern part of the...
View Article4 killer kettlebell exercises to kickstart leg strength
Incorporating kettlebell strength training into your routine can be a game-changer for runners and triathletes, offering benefits that extend beyond the road or trail. By dedicating just one or two...
View ArticleMultiple world champion Javier Gomez DQ’d after coach gives him mechanical...
Spain’s Javier Gomez, whose career includes an Olympic silver medal, five triathlon world championships, two 70.3 world titles and an Xterra world title, was disqualified at the Tauranga Half in New...
View Article5 recovery tools that are common household items
Recovery is one of the most important parts of a triathlon program, and there’s a seemingly endless array of often-expensive tools to choose from, all touted as helping you recover faster and more...
View Article7 Steps you should take right now to nail your race season
We’re almost a month into the new year, and if you have some major goals this season, now is the time to start putting things in place to achieve them. Despite what our friends and coworkers might...
View ArticleLucy Charles-Barclay likely to miss first PTO race after tearing her calf in...
On January 30 the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) will announce its Tour schedule, along with the athletes who will be taking part, but one of the main players looks like she’ll have to...
View Article2023 Para Triathlete of the Year
All eyes will be on Paris this summer for the Olympics, but also for the Paralympics, which will take place from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8. Last year was an important build for the world’s top Para...
View ArticleKona star turns down PTO contract to focus on Ironman racing in 2024
Tomorrow marks the day when we’ll find out the details about the 2024 Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) Tour – both the athletes competing and the races – but we can add one more big name to...
View ArticleIronman Group announces new CEO
The global company that owns the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 series, along with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series, Ironman Kids, UTMB and Epic Series (among others) – Ironman Group – has announced the man...
View ArticleNew Ironman CEO brings passion and business chops at a turbulent time for the...
Today Ironman Group announced that Scott DeRue would be taking over as CEO. The former president of luxury fitness brand Equinox brings the same kind of passion for endurance sports that the man he is...
View ArticlePTO buys Challenge London triathlon
The big announcement on the entire tour and the athletes who will be participating in the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) Tour won’t come until tomorrow, but we have another confirmed race...
View ArticlePTO Tour becomes T100 Triathlon World Tour and offers 8 races in 2024
It’s been a long time coming, and there are still a few events to be finalized, but we now have a bit more of an idea of where the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) racing will take place in...
View ArticleLucy Charles-Barclay won’t be in Nice to defend her Ironman world championship
Today the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) announced its new T100 Triathlon World Tour, with eight races and 40 contracted athletes. Included among that group is Ironman world champion Lucy...
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