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MEC Sold, the Death of an Ideal

Many Canadians were surprised to read on the MEC website last week, that “MEC’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) announced its unanimous support for an agreement with Kingswood Capital Management, LP...

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Athlete’s sportsmanship another example of triathlon’s history of honourable...

Athletes around the world have been taken by the sportsmanship shown by Spanish triathlete Diego Méntriga on the weekend, when he waited for Great Britain’s James Teagle who went the wrong way at the...

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Ironman racing returns in Mexico and Australia

Ironman recently celebrated the return of racing with a bunch of events in Europe – this weekend it looks like we’ll see racing happening on a couple of different continents. Mexico will host Ironman...

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Ready, set, gravel! How to get started on the latest cycling trend

The year 2020 has seen many changes to how we go about our lives, especially for endurance athletes used to competing around the world. While many industries have been decimated amidst the Covid-19...

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Plyometric drills for improved run power and efficiency

The September issue of Canadian Running is hot off the press and on sale at newsstands around the country, and Jon-Erik Kawamoto is back – this month with plyometric (jumping) drills you can do in the...

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Canadian Pro Triathlon Championship photos and video

It’s been a tough year for pro triathletes, who spent a good portion of 2020 anxiously trying to figure out if they’d be able to compete at all this year. With that in mind, a group of pros, with the...

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Back to the pool – fall focused swim workouts

Lots of triathletes have resigned themselves to the “fact” that swim training is simply going to have to wait. As we enter the fall, lakes are getting cold and, thanks to the pandemic, most pools still...

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Ironman Cairns by the numbers – over 1/3 of the field heading to Kona

Ironman racing returned today after a six-month hiatus with the Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship in Cairns, Australia. Because of the strict travel restrictions, the field consisted predominantly of...

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Long and Lawrence tops in Cozumel, Laundry takes sixth with Reid 10th.

American Sam Long and Great Britain’s Holly Lawrence led the way at today’s Ironman 70.3 Cozumel event. The top Canadian finisher in the race was Jackson Laundry, who took sixth, while Taylor Reid...

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They said it: Jackson Laundry and Taylor Reid on their top-10s in Cozumel

Despite the hot and humid conditions (with temperatures into the 30s and the humidex reaching 38), Canadians Jackson Laundry and Taylor Reid both managed top-10 finishes at today’s Ironman 70.3 Cozumel...

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Pro life during the pandemic

Let’s be honest: if you’re an age grouper, missing a triathlon season because of a global pandemic isn’t that big of a deal. Yes, it can be upsetting. Yes, it can be annoying that we are not to...

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Ventum announces new gravel bike

Triathletes know Ventum as the makers of the unique aerodynamic triathlon bikes that have become a fixture at triathlon races around the world, but the company has been branching out over the last few...

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The 6 most annoying Strava humblebrags

Strava can be an amazing training tool. It’s allowed runners to stay connected when they couldn’t meet in person, it links you with your community at all times, and it’s a good place to pick up workout...

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The Life of Tri Newscast

This week’s Life of Tri Newscast offers insights on the heat-fest that was the Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship in Cairns and the current state of racing around the world. Join Triathlon Magazine...

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Les nouvelles dans le monde du triathlon

Ironman 70.3 Cozumel La fin de semaine dernière, avait lieu le demi-Ironman de Cozumel. Les Canadiens Jackson Laundry et Taylor Reid étaient tous les deux présents. Par contre, le favori était le jeune...

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Which workout are you probably neglecting the most? The off day!

One of the things that draws many to triathlon is the diverse number of ways in which you can work out. Cycling through activities, with several days between sessions in each sport keeps your workouts...

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PTO announces wildcard process for Daytona Championship

On December 6 the Professional Triathletes Organisation will be hosting the PTO 2020 Championships during Challenge Daytona. The event, hosted at the Daytona International Speedway, will offer a $1...

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Another WorldTour cyclist to focus on Ironman racing

What’s with these Australian super-cyclists moving to triathlon? On Friday Adam Hansen, who is racing for Lotto Soudal at the Giro d’Italia, announced that he’s looking to focus on Ironman racing next...

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Former junior triathlon star nails Olympic qualifying standard in the marathon

Tristan Woodfine appears to be on track for a spot on the Canadian Olympic team next year after a huge PB performance at yesterday’s London marathon. Woodfine finished the race in 2:10:51, good enough...

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The Life of Tri Newscast: Why Kona week is such a big deal

In this week’s Life of Tri Newscast, editor Kevin Mackinnon catches up with Phil Wrochna to run through the latest news in the world of triathlon. This week the pair talk about: Adam Hansen, the...

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