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The Life of Tri Podcast: The future of triathlon after COVID-19
Phil Wrochna chats with Triathlon Magazine Canada editor Kevin Mackinnon about the state of the affairs for triathlon right now and where the sport is going in the future. Kevin Mackinnon on the mic at...
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Ironman Lake Placid tentatively rescheduled to August 30, 2020
One of the original “expansion” races, Ironman Lake Placid has been a mainstay of the North-American Ironman scene since 1999. Mirror Lake in Lake Placid, New York. Last night Ironman released a...
View ArticleIt’s finally official – Ironman Mont-Tremblant “cannot take place” in 2020
While south of the border Lake Placid is hoping for a go-ahead at the end of August, organizers have determined that there won’t be an Ironman Mont-Tremblant race in 2020. We reported on April 21 that...
View ArticleLaundry pips two-time gold medalist Alistair Brownlee to take Super League...
Great Britain and Australia dominated the team standings, but it was Canada’s Jackson Laundry that took the win in the second race of the Super League Triathlon eSports Series. Laundry beat two-time...
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Ironman world champion Alex Zanardi in medically induced coma after cycling...
Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi has been inspiring the world ever since he lost both legs in a horrific 320 km/hour car accident in 2001. After both legs were amputated, the inspirational...
View ArticleFather’s Day Inspiration: Rick and Dick Hoyt
You want tough? Try pulling your son on a raft for 2.4 miles. Then pushing him on a bike for 112-miles in the hot sun. OK, hot sun doesn’t begin to cover it – blazing hot sun? – and winds that would...
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Gear Review: Garmin Edge 830
Released last year, the Garmin Edge 830 replaced the extremely popular Edge 820, building on the extensive features that unit offered. Even with the recent release of the new Garmin Edge flagship 1030...
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Epilepsy and multisport: Glenna Fraumeni’s daily dose of awe
Multisport competition has taken on a much larger meaning for Glenna Fraumeni. No longer is it about pinpointing specific races, performing gut-busting training sessions in preparation, and then...
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Marathon swim champion explains how to master open water swimming
It is hard to believe it was only a few short weeks ago that I stood on a beach in Guadeloupe, a bright-yellow inflatable buoy strapped to my waist. Seven of us huddled around Xavier Desharnais,...
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How Chrissie Wellington’s legs sold the Professional Triathletes Organisation
It came down to a picture during his third meeting with the group. Charles Adamo was presenting to billionaire Michael Moritz and some of his partners at his company, Crankstart Investments. Adamo was...
View ArticleIronman 70.3 Lubbock “postponed”
For weeks we’ve wondered if it was really going to happen. With race after race on the Ironman calendar being “postponed” or “rescheduled,” Ironman 70.3 Lubbock remained as the lone event slated to...
View ArticleThe pros and cons of Vegan Diets for performance and the planet
Reading the popular press, it seems as though veganism is the hot new ticket to ultimate sports performance. From the NFL, NBA, Premier League and across all professional sports, including triathlon,...
View ArticleWTS Montreal moved to October 3-4
World Triathlon Montreal 2020 has a new date – originally scheduled to take place this weekend, the race has a new date at the beginning of October. Here’s a release that came from World Triathlon...
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The ultimate 7-minute pre-run activation series
If you ask most runners who’ve managed to stay injury-free what their secret is, they’ll tell you it’s pre-run activation. This series of drills, which takes under 10 minutes, can save you hours of...
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How to find your motivation during a race-free season
Have you ever thought about why you do triathlon? Some people have taken an intentional path to this sport, but, for many, triathlon is an accidental destination. Maybe you were inspired (or...
View ArticleTest yourself with our Canada Triathlon Trivia contest
With Canada Day coming up, we thought it would be fun to challenge our readers’ memories when it comes to Canada’s triathlon achievements. Today we’ll focus on the event that’s considered to be the...
View ArticleCanadian Trivia Contest – Part 2: ITU World Championship special
We continue to celebrate Canada Day (week) with our Canadian Trivia Contest. Today, as promised, we’re focused on Canada’s ITU world championship history. Missed Day 1? You’ll find it here. 1) Who was...
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Polar unveils latest fitness watch, the Unite
Polar announced its latest contribution to the world of wearable technology on Tuesday: the Polar Unite. The Polar Unite is a stylish watch that you can wear in any setting, but it’s so much more than...
View ArticleCanada’s oldest triathlon celebrates 41st running despite pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t going to stop athletes from continuing a tradition in Smiths Falls, the site of Canada’s oldest triathlon. The small Eastern Ontario town of Smiths Falls has hosted a swim/...
View ArticleSouth Korean triathlete reportedly kills herself after coaching abuse
World Triathlon has issued a statement about the disturbing news coverage that South Korean triathlete Choi Suk-hyeon‘s suicide is linked to “years of abuse” from coaches. “World Triathlon is deeply...
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