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Pool “toys” that will help you swim faster
Triathletes love their toys, and that’s most apparent any time you seem them hit the pool. There are lots of good reasons to use all that equipment, though. Before we get to the specific equipment,...
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The heat-fest isn’t the only big story leading up to Singapore T100 – men’s...
Southeast Asia is suffering through yet another heat wave right now. With temperatures soaring past 42 degrees C in the Philippines, schools are suspending classes, while Vietnam “declared a state of...
View ArticleWhat’s the scoop with tubeless tires?
If you haven’t already switched over to tubeless tires on your tri bike, you’ve probably heard about them. Tubeless tires have been the norm on the wheels of our cars since the 1950s. They became...
View ArticleHow to watch the Supertri E world championship
With all the excitement over the NCAA women’s basketball championships last weekend, it should come as no surprise that much of the hype for tomorrow’s supertri E World Triathlon Championship will...
View ArticleFind out how Ashleigh Gentle proved that she’s the master of heat and...
Ever since she turned her sights to long-distance racing, it’s been pretty clear that Australia’s Ashleigh Gentle was going to be a dominant force over the half distance. Then, when the Professional...
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Potter gains the psychological advantage for Paris Games with big win at...
All eyes were on the women’s race at today’s supertri E world championship in London and the home country hero,Beth Potter (seen above winning last year’s Arena Games world championship – it has been...
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Youri Keulen dominates T100 Singapore as Sam Long goes from last to second
He made it look very controlled, but his trip to the hospital after the finish assured us it was anything but! Dutch T100 wildcard Youri Keulen just missed the podium at T100 Miami, but followed that...
View ArticleTwo runner-up finishes in two weeks – Sam Long is waiting to “crash”
It has been an amazing run already for Sam Long in 2024. He started his year off with a win at Ironman 70.3 Pucon, then took second at T100 Miami (pictured above) thanks to a stellar bike/ run combo...
View ArticleLeaked! Ironman Ottawa to launch in 2025?
An unexpected leak on Ironman’s travel partner Nirvana’s website momentarily revealed an exciting addition to the Ironman calendar. On Friday, April 12, the events section briefly listed a new race set...
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41 years strong: Growing a community-based triathlon
Making decisions that fly in the face of a prevailing trend is often seen as unwise. But to paraphrase author James Baldwin, those who say it can’t be done may be interrupted by those who are doing it,...
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Your next wheels will probably have hookless rims. Here’s why
Yesterday we wrote about tubeless tires, and why you’re likely to be riding them in the future. Today we’re going to focus on hookless rims (pictured above is a hookless rim from Cadex), which is...
View ArticleIronman Canada-Ottawa will run through the heart of the country’s capital
A leaked website had spilled the beans a few days ago, but it’s all official now – Ironman has announced a new event in Canada’s capital city of Ottawa that will take place on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025....
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Yes, triathletes can drink coffee guilt free. Here’s why, and how it will...
Thankfully for millions of runners and triathletes around the globe, coffee can be enjoyed guilt-free as part of a healthy sports diet. Coffee contains nutrient-dense plant compounds called...
View ArticleSupertri brings Olympic athletes to Boston and Chicago just weeks after Paris...
The 2024 supertri (formerly SuperLeague) season has been announced and it includes two races in the United States – supertri Boston and supertri Chicago. The series will then head back to Europe for...
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How I learned to take off my digital watch before it became “like a handcuff”
I was trekking in Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia in January and had been without cell service for days when my Garmin suddenly went crazy. I’d just emerged from a deep valley onto a high,...
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Gatorade is out, Mortal Hydration is in for North American Ironman and 70.3...
There had been rumblings that a new nutrition partner was in the works for Ironman and Ironman 70.3 North American events – now it’s official. After a “soft launch” that saw Mortal Hydration with a...
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6 Strategies to help you get over your open water swim fears
We’ve all been there – the frenzied mass start, the disorienting chop and waves, the constant physical contact. Open water swimming can feel like a chaotic battle just to keep your head above water,...
View ArticleBreaking: WTCS Montreal cancelled for 2024
With organizers still waiting for confirmation of “public” funders for this year’s race, the board of directors for the World Triathlon Championship Series Montreal race has decided to cancel the race....
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How to build the perfect professional triathlete
Although they are rare, Canadian professional triathletes do exist. There might be about four dozen female and male pro triathletes in the country right now, about the same number of people you’ll find...
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Will we see triathletes in On’s Boston-winning super shoe?
On Monday, Kenya’s Hellen Obiri etched her name in Boston Marathon history by taking back-to-back victories at the prestigious event. In a tight finish that kept all spectators on the edge of their...
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