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...
View ArticleAthlete’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...
View ArticleIronman 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...
View ArticleReady, 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...
View ArticlePlyometric 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...
View ArticleCanadian 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...
View ArticleBack 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...
View ArticleIronman 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...
View ArticleLong 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...
View ArticleThey 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...
View ArticlePro 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...
View ArticleVentum 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleLes 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...
View ArticleWhich 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...
View ArticlePTO 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...
View ArticleAnother 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...
View ArticleFormer 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...
View ArticleThe 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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