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There are sprint finishes … and then there are sprint finishes. 5-woman...
When it comes to winning a sprint, Tilda Mansson has it dialled in. She’ll turn 20 next month, but the young Swede has already won three World Cup races, including yesterday’s World Triathlon Cup...
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When one pair of shoes isn’t enough … how shoe choice can impact your...
There is nothing wrong with doing all of your training and racing in the same running shoes. If you have the means to buy multiple pairs, though, you could see a boost in your workouts and race...
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Here’s what you need to know about switching to Ironman’s new electrolyte drink
For years, athletes have counted on Gatorade Endurance being available at the aid stations to help fuel our Ironman efforts. However, this sports drink is being replaced by a new product called Mortal...
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Why were there so many surprise winners at races last weekend?
Last weekend was a busy one on the pro triathlon race front including draft-legal racing in Wollongong, the Ironman African Championship in South Africa (pictured above are women’s top finishers Marta...
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Don’t have a few grand for a pair of custom carbon cycling shoes? Maybe Crocs...
My wife thinks I am a snob. I know down to the millisecond when she’s going to accuse me. I have learned to prepare for the onslaught. Nope, it’s not when I buy wine. I am a cheapskate: a box red is...
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Want to ride faster this summer? Get off your tri bike for your early season...
As triathletes, we often get so hyper-focused on our time trial bikes and riding in the aero position that we forget how important it is to mix things up, especially in the early part of the season....
View ArticleZuma Beach Triathlon (formerly the Malibu Triathlon) cancelled for 2024
After all the drama around the Malibu Triathlon (we broke the news that the PTO had backed Michael Epstein’s bid to re-take over the permits for the event from supertri – formerly Super League – see...
View ArticleIronman and the PTO are vying for their claim on pro racing. Will Ironman...
As the first full-distance race in the new Ironman Pro Series, tomorrow’s Ironman Texas race could very well signal just how competitive Ironman’s go at pro racing will be against the Professional...
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After huge Oceanside win, Lionel Sanders now out for four to six weeks
After a huge win at Ironman 70.3 Oceanside, an excited Lionel Sanders returned to hard training almost right away and has paid the price for his enthusiasm – according to a video just posted on the...
View ArticleAnother “bike for show, run for dough” day at Ironman Texas
It was always one of Texan Lance Armstrong’s favourite sayings – “bike for show, run for dough” – which makes it all-too-appropriate that the adage proved true once again at Ironman Texas, which also...
View ArticleAnother comeback win for Kat Matthews at Ironman Texas
Two years ago Kat Matthews (pictured above racing at last year’s Ironman World Championship in Kona) was riding atop the world of Ironman racing. A big win over then reigning Ironman world champion...
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A 2:34 marathon the hard way – here’s how Tomas Rodríguez shattered the run...
While most triathlon fans aren’t too familiar with his name, based on his incredible performance at Ironman Texas yesterday, there’s a good chance we’ll hear a lot more about Mexico’s Tomas Rodríguez...
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Which Smartwatch brand is best for your triathlon training?
Anyone else remember how excited all of us endurance junkies were when Timex came out with a watch that could recall 50 laps? To see what the current crop of smartwatches can do is nothing short of...
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76-year-old Ironman World Champion recovering from bike crash in Arizona
Canadian Bob Knuckey was the oldest finisher at last year’s Ironman World Championship in Nice, winning the men’s 75 to 79 age category in 14:57:40, a time that would have placed him third in the men’s...
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American triathlon icon retires from Ironman, but heads to Xterra Quebec this...
Long-distance world champion and Kona runner-up Tim O’Donnell might have retired from Ironman racing last year, but he hasn’t given up on multisport racing. The American will be heading to Quebec this...
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USA Triathlon Olympic team drama continues with WTCS Cagliari substitution
With only one athlete who has met the selection standard for it’s women’s Olympic team (Taylor Knibb), USA Triathlon is setting up for a tough choice when it comes to naming its team for the Paris...
View ArticlePro athletes describe “idiot age group men” at Ironman North American...
After a horrible crash at Ironman Texas in 2018, the last thing Caitlin Alexander wanted to do was head back to the Woodlands to compete in the race again. As a relatively new pro looking for some...
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Nail a bike PB this summer with these indoor workouts
As a triathlete, incorporating indoor riding sessions into your training plan can be a game-changer for optimizing your bike leg performance. While outdoor riding remains valuable, the controlled...
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Tomas Rodríguez runs away with April PTO Athlete of the Month award
It was certainly one of the biggest surprise victories we’ve seen in the sport for a long time – the impressive win at the Ironman North American Championship in Texas netted Mexico’s Tomas Rodriguez...
View ArticleHow to watch Ironman 70.3 St. George
The third event in the Ironman Pro Series takes place tomorrow in St. George, Utah, which will once again host the Ironman 70.3 North American Championship. While 70.3 Oceanside champ Canadian Lionel...
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