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6 Tips for running on the treadmill

The treadmill is an awesome tool for runners and triathletes to use, especially during the winter when running outside might not be the most enticing activity. If you’re new to treadmill running, there...

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Athletes lash out over video message from Ironman CEO

Ironman posted an update message from CEO Andrew Messick on Facebook yesterday, which has been met with a lot of frustration from athletes over the company’s refund and transfer policy. In the...

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Challenge Roth postponed to September

The largest full-distance race in the world, Challenge Roth, has decided that it is “more feasible” to hold the race on Sept. 5 rather than the original July 4 date. “Many of our participants...

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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 February 16, 2021 Ironman CEO posts update message But many athletes critical of company...

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Is running in the cold bad for your lungs?

Whether you’re a seasoned winter runner or you’ve just started venturing out into the cold this year, you’ve likely experienced a small amount of chest pain or a burning sensation in your lungs during...

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Oh no I missed a workout! Why you should just move on and let it go

Despite the situation that many of us are living through right now, life is still busy. Family needs to be attended to, dinner needs to be made, laundry needs to be folded and, of course, our jobs need...

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Garmin releases the Enduro, a watch geared toward ultra-endurance athletes

Garmin released its newest GPS watch on Tuesday, introducing the Garmin Enduro to the world. As the name suggests, the Enduro was designed for endurance athletes – especially those who are into...

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Mislawchuk joins Bahrain Endurance 13

Canada’s Tyler Mislawchuk will be part of the prestigious Bahrain Endurance 13 team this year, joining some of the biggest names in the sport as the team focuses on signing potential Olympians. “The...

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The right way to do a stair workout

We all know we should do hills, but actually pushing ourselves to do them is not always easy, especially in the winter when the roads are covered in ice, snow and slush. If you find chugging through...

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Buyer’s guide preview: Entry-level Tri Bikes

Yes, we hear you. An entry level bike that will set you back over $3 grand? Welcome to the world of triathlon bikes, where high-end bikes can set easily set you back $12,000 to over $20,000. Let’s be...

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When to take your workout indoors

Canadian winters can be long and unforgiving, but as runners, we still bundle up and head outdoors in all kinds of weather to get our miles in. Here at Triathlon Magazine Canada, we encourage everyone...

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Canadian pro Ben Rudson’s “Plan B” approach to dealing with the pandemic

Growing up in the early 1990s, Ben Rudson played hockey, but he never idolized Wayne Gretzky or Sidney Crosby. Instead, he looked up to Peter Reid and Simon Whitfield, watching them on TV with his dad...

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2021 Challenge Family season kicks off in Wanaka

While here in Canada it looks like regular racing is a long way off, the triathlon season is underway in New Zealand, despite a COVID-19 scare that almost forced race organizers to cancel Challenge...

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Should you get Lance Armstrong to send a shout out for you?

Cameo offers a way to connect with actors, athletes, musicians and other public figures directly. It’s a simple concept and one well-timed for the current reality. If you can’t mark a special milestone...

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Mesurer la température corporelle durant les entraînements et compétitions.

Ces dernières semaines, j’ai eu l’opportunité d’essayer le produit Core Body Temperature qui mesure la température corporelle lors des entraînements et compétitions. Dans le passé j’ai utilisé des...

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Heat training – the poor man’s altitude training

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to test the Core Body Temperature sensor. This sensor measures body temperature during training and competitions. This can be really useful if you are...

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Buyer’s Guide Preview: $14,000+ dream bikes

The Triathlon Magazine Canada annual March issue Buyer’s Guide will be hitting the newsstand over the next few days, which includes lots of exciting multisport gear for training and racing . Today we...

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As SRAM acquires Time, can triathletes expect more pedal-based power meters?

On Monday Bicycle Retailer announced that SRAM has completed the purchase of the Time Sport pedal business from Rossignol Group. With the addition of Time, SRAM’s growing portfolio of cycling brands...

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Australian cyclist-turned-triathlete Adam Hansen designs radical tri bike

Last fall we reported that Australian pro cyclist Adam Hansen would be turning his sites from cycling’s top echelon of racing to the world of triathlon. As he focusses more on multisport training, he’s...

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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 February 23, 2021 Ironman Brazil postponed to Nov. 7, 2021 According to the Ironman...

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