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TriathlonDating launches new App
Last year we reported on a new dating website geared specifically for triathletes – TriathlonDating.com. Last week the site launched a new App, available both through the Apple App Store or Google...
View ArticleIronman announces 2021 VR Championship Series with 70.3 worlds qualifying slots
Virtual racing will remain part of the Ironman race mix in 2021 – the company has announced a new Ironman VR All-Terrain Series and two Ironman VR Championship Series events that will offer 100...
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6 Month to race-ready Ironman training plan
While it’s hardly certain that they’ll be taking place this year, Canada’s two Ironman races are slated for the end of August, giving those gearing up for those events about six months to train for the...
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Triathlete looks to run every street in Toronto
We featured John Yip as one of our “Triathletes who made a difference” in our January issue. Now he’s taken on a new challenge that’s attracted the interest of our sister publication, Canadian Running...
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Wahoo releases new performance features for Rival watch
Wahoo jumped into the multisport watch market last fall with the launch of the Elemnt Rival – you can read our review of the new watch here. Today the company released the first of three firmware...
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Do triathletes still need to pay attention to their maximum heart rate?
Here’s a piece of fitness information you’ve probably heard before: your maximum heart rate in beats per minute is equal to the number 220 minus your age (HRmax = 220-age). This is the most commonly...
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The dos and don’ts of Strava
If you’re new to Strava, there are a few dos and don’ts you should know about. In fact, even if you’ve used Strava for years, it’s worth reviewing these dos and don’ts (specifically the don’ts, just to...
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Phelps brand announces Penny Oleksiak collection
Last year we announced that Canadian swim star Penny Oleksiak had joined the Phelps swim brand as a global ambassador – now the company has launched a collection “inspired” by the Olympic gold...
View ArticleHardly a surprise – study shows triathletes want to return to racing
Multisport Research has released the findings of a new study “into athlete motivations during the current COVID-19 crisis,” and comparing the information with studies done last April and June. Surprise...
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Big Gears for a faster bike split
I have a love/hate relationship with low cadence work on the bike,” says American Olympian and Kona fourth-place finisher Sarah True (pictured above). “It’s not my favourite type of session, but it’s...
View ArticleStatus of Ironman New Zealand now up in the air due to COVID alert
Just a few weeks after Ironman CEO Andrew Messick acknowledged how frustrated athletes were about getting late notice for cancellation or postponement of events, it looks like that’s going to happen...
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How to stay relaxed while running
Staying relaxed while running is important if you want to be a faster triathlete. This is because tension compromises your running form, which makes you less efficient and causes you to slow down. When...
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MET’s new redesigned Manta MIPS offers aerodynamics, safety and lots of air flow
Italian helmet manufacturer MET’s Manta helmet was already a popular helmet with triathletes because of its aerodynamic properties while also providing lots of air flow – a popular combination for...
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Ironman champions share their indoor training tips
While we’re getting close to the end of winter and a chance to enjoy more of our training time outside, most Canadian triathletes still have lots of indoor time ahead of them this year. We asked some...
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Is a vegan diet healthy for triathletes?
Nanci Guest sports dietitian and vegan researcher at the University of Toronto says vegan diets can not only effectively support triathlon performance, but they can actually improve it for some...
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Motivational triathlon app Credo Tri hits the market
Ever wished you could wake up to a motivational pep talk from Alistair Brownlee or Paralympian Ironman finisher Rudy Garcia Tolson to help you get out the door for that early morning training session?...
View ArticleChallenge Family announces new race in Moscow
Last December Ironman announced a new race in St. Petersburg, Russia – today Challenge Family announced it will have a new race in the country’s capital and largest city. Challenge Moscow is scheduled...
View ArticleOverseas fans unlikely for Tokyo Games according to news reports
Japan’s Mainichi newspaper reports that “The Japanese government has begun preparations to host the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer without accepting overseas spectators.” Citing...
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Lucy Charles-Barclay set to race at Super League Triathlon Arena Games
Renowned as one of the best full-distance athletes in the world, Great Britain’s Lucy Charles-Barclay is setting herself up for an interesting month of racing – after lining up at Challenge Miami next...
View ArticleHow to watch Challenge Miami
As athletes from Europe are arriving in Miami to begin seven days of quarantine before they’ll be able to compete at Challenge Miami, we’ve now got some insights on how triathlon fans will be able to...
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