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IronmanHacks is here to give you tips and tricks to a faster triathlon.

Why? Because I love to share, learn, and discuss tri.

I do this by:

  • Sharing what I know, as I learn it
  • Speaking to pros, experts, and legends of the sport and getting their take
  • Providing you with tools and resources like my tri time & pace calculator and my nutrition calculator

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Triathlon Nutrition Calculator

Nutrition Calculator

Enter your hourly nutrition needs for either your bike or run, and specify the duration of the workout. Then choose which nutrition products you would like the calculation to be from and the calculator will tell you how many servings of each product you need.
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Triathlon Pace Calculator

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Lists

Top 10s and other lists
  • 6 Tips on Qualifying for the 70.3 World Champs

    The Ironman 70.3 World Championship is an annual half-Ironman-distance triathlon competition that is held in a different location every year, usually in August, September, or October. To qualify, athletes must compete in one of the Ironman 70.3 events held around the world, and earn one of the coveted World Champs

  • swimmers starting at Kona 2019

    5 Ways to Qualify the Ironman World Championships in Kona or Nice

    There are several ways for triathletes to qualify for the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, or Nice, France: It’s also worth noting that athletes may also qualify for Kona at half distance Ironman events, which awards slots for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship. Which is a Half Ironman race

  • 8 Mental Skills Every Triathlete Must Master

    It’s been said that endurance sports like triathlon are more mental than physical. So, it would be wise to identify the mental and mindset skills you need to develop. Here are the top skills we believe you need to master: Triathlon Mindset Videos

  • 10 Great Reasons to do a Triathlon

    Sense of accomplishment: Finishing a triathlon is a major accomplishment that you’ll be proud of for years to come. The sense of satisfaction and pride you’ll feel as you cross the finish line is unlike anything else. You’ll be able to look back on your training and the race itself

Medical

Science behind our sport
  • Sun + Run = Fun.

    I love training before sunrise. I could never really put my finger on why – aside from the obvious visual pleasure of seeing a brilliant orange sunrise – but why exactly is that so satisfying? Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman tells us that looking at a horizon, specifically with the sun

  • Junk or Gem?

    We’ve partnered up with the TriDoc, Jeff Sankoff, physician and host of the Tri Doc Podcast to get the skinny on the many endurance products and fads on the market.

Interviews

Exclusives with Legends

Dan Empfield

The founder of Quintana Roo, inventor of the tri wetsuit and tri bike, and founder of Slowtwitch.com, Dan Empfield is a huge name in the triathlon world. For such an accomplished guy, he sure is modest. He hardly takes credit for all that he’s done. Watch the interview below and

Tim Reed

2016 70.3 World Champs winner Tim Reed talks to IronmanHacks about a wide range of topics. They include: 1:34​ Most memorable race 2:44​ About Cebu, Philippines 3:05​ Tripping at the finish 3:30​ Tim Reed and Tim Van Berkel training together 4:00​ Stuck in a hotel room with Tim Van Berkel

Craig “Crowie” Alexander

Five world titles, 25+ years of podiums and counting, Kona course record holder for 6 years, and more. Crowie is legendary and is certainly one of the best triathletes of all time. When we spoke to him we found out things like: He got a late start in the sport

Hunter Allen: Power Meter Legend and Peaks Coaching Founder

I first met Hunter on a Zwift ride organized by UCAN. That specific workout had us doing some high cadence work, and I asked him about cadence. I, like many other triathletes, tend to have a fairly low cadence and Hunter gave his advice. Who better to get advice from

Getting Started in Tri

Tips for first-timers

8 Mental Skills Every Triathlete Must Master

It’s been said that endurance sports like triathlon are more mental than physical. So, it would be wise to identify the mental and mindset skills you need to develop. Here are the top skills we believe you need to master: Triathlon Mindset Videos

10 Things Beginner Triathletes Should Watch out For

Here are 10 things that a beginner triathlete should watch out for: Overuse injuries: Make sure to cross-train and vary your workouts to reduce the risk of overuse injuries. Dehydration: Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, especially during hot weather or long workouts. Poor nutrition: Make sure to fuel

triathletes wearing tri suits

Choosing a Triathlon Suit

Many beginners wonder what to wear in a triathlon. Some know that a triathlon suit is what’s worn, but what is a tri suit, how necessary is it, and when should it be worn? A triathlon suit is Lycra shorts that connect to a top with or without sleeves. It

Triathlon for Beginners

If you’re just getting started in triathlon, you may want to refer to some of these resources. We’ve compiled a series of topics based on common questions around getting started in triathlon, multisport, and Ironman races. Intro To Triathlon First things first. If you are a total newbie to this

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