British Olympic qualifier wears blacked-out Nike Vaporflys for trials win
One of the best running stories of the year came on March 26, when 39-year-old Chris Thompson ran to a PB and the win at the British Olympic Marathon Trials in London, booking his ticket to the Tokyo...
View ArticleIronman announces new full-distance race in Waco, Texas
Last December we reported that all 12 full-distance Ironman races in Canada and the US were sold out for 2021. Much of that registration windfall is due to the fact that so many races had to be...
View ArticlePotter breaks 5 km world record in newly released shoes
Less than a week after the new Asics Metaspeed Sky was introduced, Scotland’s Beth Potter used the shoe to break the world record time for 5 km on the road. Her 14:41 is two seconds faster than Kenya’s...
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2021 Tri-bike buyer’s guide
While the COVID-19 pandemic decimated the triathlon race season around the world in 2020, that didn’t stop many of the top bike manufacturers from launching new bikes for 2021 in hopes that we’ll get a...
View ArticleTriathlon Canada cancels National Championships, publishes tentative 2021...
Triathlon Canada has cancelled the 2021 elite and age-group national championships, which were scheduled to take place in Montreal in conjunction with the World Triathlon Championship Series Montreal....
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Will Beth Potter go after a Tokyo spot on the track?
There’s been lots of buzz around Scottish triathlete Beth Potter since she ran a blazing 14:41 5 km road race on the weekend, potentially setting a new world record for the distance. The race last...
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2021 Buyer’s Guide: Tri-friendly Bike Wheels
When it comes to picking race wheels, finding the right mix of aerodynamics, durability and weight for your style and distance of racing can be challenge. There are lots of options out there, though,...
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Workout Wednesday: A different way to get run hill training
So you signed up for a race that you know is going to have a few climbs, and you’ve been dutifully completing your hill repeats week after week in preparation. Race day arrives, and despite your best...
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Will ex-rugby pro Xavier Jourson become the first Black man to conquer Norseman?
Xavier Jourson has never done a triathlon. Until he donned a wetsuit for the very first time and dipped his toes in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence last summer, he had never gone swimming in cold water. And...
View ArticleNew York City Triathlon scheduled for July, entry lottery opens on April 14
Pending health guidelines and city approval, the New York City Triathlon is scheduled to take place on July 11, with athletes who deferred their registration after the cancellation of last year’s race...
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Why does your nose run when you exercise?
Exercise-induced rhinitis: you may not have heard of it, but you might have experienced it. EIR is a common disorder associated with one or more symptoms including sneezing, a runny nose, nasal...
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Lewis-Caballero keeps it all together: Mom, athlete, coach and chiropractor
Cindy Lewis-Caballero felt more fatigued than usual during her month-long pro training camp in Florida in 2016. The runs seemed hotter, she felt bloated and had gained weight, despite training nearly...
View ArticleIronman made an announcement this week, and people are upset
On Tuesday, after inviting followers to “tune into for this super announcement,” on Facebook, Ironman fans were disappointed to find out that instead of an update on the current race situation, or...
View ArticleSanders blasts to a big win at 70.3 Texas
Canada’s Lionel Sanders went into Ironman 70.3 Texas as the prohibitive favourite, and lived up to that billing in style today with a dominating run performance that saw him stay well clear of the rest...
View ArticleLes nouvelles dans le monde du triathlon – 70.3 Texas, Challenge Shepparton
70.3 Galveston Cette fin de semaine avait lieu le triathlon 70.3 de Galveston, au Texas. Le calibre était très élevé pour cette course et grâce aux vidéos partagés tout au long de la semaine sur la...
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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 April 12, 2021 Triathlon Canada cancels National Championships We reported on this news...
View ArticleIronman and Sportstats sign three-year deal
The 24 year relationship between Ottawa-based Sportstats and Ironman will continue for another three years – today the companies announced that their partnership will be extended. Sportstats will time...
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5 Takeaways from Ironman 70.3 Texas
Ironman kicked off its North American race season in Galveston, Texas on the weekend, where Canada’s Lionel Sanders took his third title, with Skye Moench taking the women’s race. Here are some of the...
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Frodeno takes on stacked field at Challenge Gran Canaria
Defending Ironman world champion Jan Frodeno has confirmed he’ll be racing against a stacked field at Challenge Gran Canaria in 10 days. He’ll be taking on a stacked field the men’s winners of every...
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Nutrition Science: Performance-enhancing probiotics, bone healthy sports for...
Do you know the bacteria in your gut can enhance triathlon performance? Or the sports you play when you are a kid impact your bone health as an adult athlete? Or your ability to run in the heat...
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