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German long-distance champion shares VO2 Max HIIT Bike Interval set designed...

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) alternates short periods of intense anaerobic exercise with less intense recovery periods to exhaustion. This challenging set from German pro Andi Boecherer...

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Challenge Daytona to host PTO Middle Distance World Championship with $1...

At a press conference today athletes and organizers announced the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) Middle Distance Championship, which will be part of a weekend full of age-group and...

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Sanders loses Zwift race by 2/1000ths of a second

Today’s Z Pro Tri Series race saw Lionel Sanders time his sprint almost perfectly, but in the end he came just short of taking the win. On the screen it came up as a tie – the Zwift coverage on YouTube...

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Operation Ironaid Face Masks repurposes new and unused shirts to create face...

The Ironman Foundation, Framebridge and Good360 have partnered for Operation Ironaid Face Masks to “bring non-sterile face masks and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to first responders,...

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Ironman Champion Angela Naeth challenges the triathlon community in May

For Angela Naeth the goal is simple: “to keep triathlon alive during this time, help support others and keep our community strong.” Canadian pro triathlete Angela Naeth has set up a couple of...

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Will the Ironman World Championship take place next February?

Ironman CEO Andrew Messick held a press conference today on Ironman’s plans for a resumption of racing around the world once regions start allowing it, and outlined the challenges the company faces in...

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Let us hit the trails!

In much of the country many trails remain closed in order to enforce physical distancing rules due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. There’s a good argument to be made, though, that they never...

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Show me the money: Ironman goes from free to $730 million

Last week the New York Times posted a story about Ironman’s challenges as its owner, Wanda Sports Group, looks to close the sale of the company to Advance, the owner of Conde Nast, for US$730 million...

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What you can expect at Ironman and World Triathlon events in the future

Last week Ironman CEO Andrew Messick outlined some of the changes we’re likely to see at events once they get started again, while World Triathlon released a “World Triathlon COVID-19 prevention...

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Ironman star’s fasted transition workout

“I personally love the combination of two sports in one training session,” says German long-distance triathlon champion Andi Boecherer, “And it is really helpful to prepare yourself for a race and the...

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No more fake times: Ironman looks to regulate Virtual Racing

60 km/ h bike splits, sub-four hour half-distance times … Ironman’s Virtual Races have been fraught with questionable performances. Even when people aren’t putting down weights they haven’t seen since...

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Carfrae and Kessler: The Real Mothers of Triathlon

Ironman champions Mirinda Carfrae and Meredith Kessler are doing a virtual event this weekend to “encourage the triathlon community.” Mirinda Carfrae with daughter Isabelle, Meredith Kessler with son...

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The rise of triathlon’s super-moms

Over the last few years we’ve seen a surge in triathlon performances by new moms – a sign of both the sport’s development and the spirit of its competitors. Mirinda Carfrae greets daughter Isabelle...

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Welcome to the Life of Tri podcast

Australia’s Phil Wrochna begins his new podcast series with an chat with the always-entertaining Josh Amberger, the sport’s fastest swimmer. Josh Amberger leads the way onto the bike course after the...

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B.C. will not host events larger than 50 people until there is a COVID-19...

Yesterday British Columbia officials announced its plan to start reopening its economy. The news wasn’t optimistic for a return to racing any time soon. Lisa Bentley at Ironman Canada. As Canadian...

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Moms who made a difference: Meet two of triathlon’s most inspirational mothers

On Sunday we’ll be celebrating all of our amazing moms. Today we look at two mothers who used triathlon to make a difference for their children. Beth and Liza James come into the finishing chute at...

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Weekend viewing: Two Fast – the passion that grips two of Ironman’s greatest...

Red Bull TV offers up a compelling documentary that follows Swiss Ironman legends Daniela Ryf and Natascha Badmann as they prepare to take on the Ironman World Championship. Daniela Ryf at the Ironman...

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Time to get sun smart: Reduce your risk of melanoma

May 11 is World Melanoma Day – facts about the disease and tips on how to avoid it. Great Britain’s Leanda Cave was diagnosed with skin cancer just months after taking the 2012 Ironman World...

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Ironman family loses legend Bill Bell at 97

The Ironman family mourns the loss of icon Bill Bell. Cherie Gruenfeld, Bill Bell and Bob Babbitt celebrate Bell’s 96th birthday. Photo: Lee Gruenfeld While many Canadians might not be familiar with...

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Photo gallery: Argon 18 E118 Tri+

A look at Argon 18’s latest UCI-legal tri bike. Race-ready – the Argon 18 E118 Tri+ arrived ready to go fast. With HED Jet Plus Black 6 and 9 race wheels and Shimano Ultegra Di2 components (our review...

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