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Dreaming of a fall race-cation? Laguna Phuket opens registration
As the world continues to reel from the COVID-19 pandemic, many in the sport are cautiously optimistic that by the fall we might see a return to some international racing. For those looking to combine...
View ArticleIronman’s Andorra Multisport Festival includes triathlon, cycling, mountain...
As the company continues to reel from a tough year that saw most of it’s events “postponed” (they don’t like the word cancel, it would appear), Ironman has announced more details about its upcoming...
View ArticleThree classic indoor bike trainer workouts for triathletes designed to work...
Winter means riding your bike indoors (mostly). Face it, getting on your bike and staring at the wall, television or an interactive indoor riding platform like Zwift can get boring. Incorporating some...
View Article5 Simple foods that will boost your immune system
Winter really gets a bad rap. It’s by far the least favourite season for many, for numerous reasons. It’s cold, really cold here in Canada. It’s also dark, and we are more prone to getting sick, and...
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Lucy Charles-Barclay signs with Cube and DT Swiss for 2021
One of the biggest names in the sport has announced some major gear changes for 2021. Lucy Charles, who’s impressive resume includes three Kona runner-up finishes, two Ironman Africa championships, a...
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Live Update: 2021 Race cancellations and postponements due to the COVID-19...
An update on races affected by the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. Photo: Super League Triathlon News for January 19, 2021 Ironman 70.3 Puerto Rico “cannot take place” in 2021 According to the...
View ArticleTriathlete dies during swim at triathlon in Mauritius
While races around much of the world have been cancelled due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, tragedy struck at the first race of the season on the island of Mauritius last weekend. According to...
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7 Emotional stages of January triathlon training
We’re about two-thirds of the way through the month, and a couple of days past what Strava has dubbed “quitters day” based on its research of millions of athletes’ cycling and running data which shows...
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Triathletes stepping up and making a difference – John Yip
How often do you see the CEO of a long-term care home serving food? It was a sign of the times during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic last year when seven-time Ironman John Yip found himself...
View ArticleTriathletes making a difference – Orangeville group supports frontline workers
The Orangeville Women’s Triathlon Community (OWTC) is a diverse group who run, bike and swim together without the fuss of actually being a club. Members support each other and, when the spring COVID-19...
View ArticleOfficials and experts on the Tokyo Olympics: “unlikely,”“there’s no reason...
Figuring out whether the Olympic Games will actually take place in Tokyo next summer is a challenge right now – especially with polls in Japan showing that upwards of 80 percent of the population are...
View ArticleThe Times reports Japanese government has “privately concluded that the Tokyo...
According to a report in The Times, Japan’s government has decided that the Tokyo Olympic Games cannot take place and the country will set its sites on bidding for the next available Games in 2032. The...
View ArticleTriathletes making a difference: Doing it for his daughter
When Ironman Mont-Tremblant was cancelled earlier this year, Mat Stiver-Balla from Toronto, was crushed. A former national level track and field sprinter and triathlon competitor for four years,...
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How triathletes can learn to ride rollers … and why they should
This winter is likely to be long and lonely as we continue to battle with the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of us find our ability to use gyms, pools and fitness facilities extremely limited. All things home...
View ArticleIOC and Tokyo Olympic organizers refute cancellation story
Yesterday The Times newspaper posted a story citing a government source in Japan that told the British paper that the rescheduled Olympics would be cancelled due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic....
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The best Zwift routes for your group meetup
One of the great features of Zwift is the group meetup function. If you want to get together and ride with friends virtually, this funciton allows you to organize a ride on a specific time and date....
View ArticleTriathletes making a difference: Jeannot Cormier’s audacious solo Ironman for...
It was still dark at 6 a.m. on Sept. 26 when Jeannot Cormier dipped his toes into Lac Delage, northwest of Quebec City. A friend paddled out just ahead of him, a bright light fixed to the kayak’s stern...
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Asics encourages people to move at sunrise to help maintain a sound mind and...
Using sunrise as a symbol of hope, Asics is encouraging people everywhere to kick start the New Year by moving at sunrise to spread positivity, and raise awareness about the transformative power of...
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Wahoo releases Direct Connect accessory for wired connection between trainer...
Wahoo has come up with a new tool to help you complete virtual rides and races without getting cut off because of weak connections. The new Kickr Direct Connect ($130) allows riders to connect an...
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Movement “snacks” to stay fit and healthy
Earlier this month I wrote an article about the newly published Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines and their relevance for triathletes. These guidelines include a recommended amount of moderate, or...
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