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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…
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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…
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Basic Nutrition Plan for Half Ironman Fueling
Here is a sample nutrition plan for fueling during a half ironman race with specific calorie, carbohydrate, hydration, and electrolyte…
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Top 10 Pro Female Triathletes
What are the female pro rankings as of July 25, 2022? Here they are. Keep in mind, that these are…
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Top 10 Female Pro Swimmers
If you follow triathlon at all, you likely think you know who the #1 female swimmer is. Lucy, I suspect….
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6 Rules of Thumb for Tri
You may have heard of Occam’s Razor – also known as the principle of parsimony – that suggests that simpler explanations are…
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Moving up from Sprint to Olympic Distance
Interested in moving from sprint distance up to Olympic? This short guide will get you started.
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Banning Russian Triathletes is Not Right
You may have read posts or news from Ironman, Challenge Family, Super League, and World Triathlon on what measures they’re…
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Fast Fashion – is it Coming to Tri?
In the late 70s, I remember cross-country skiing with my parents. I was only 5 or 6 years old. My…
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Triathlon Order: Swim, Bike, Run
Swim, bike, run. The Triathlon Order. That’s the typical order of the events in a triathlon. The swim is first…
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Training Articles
- Breaststroker? Here’s how to go Freestyle.
Many beginner triathletes tend to use the breaststroke because it’s perceived as easier and might seem to offer better sighting… - Marathon Prep: A Practical GuideAn athlete of mine who is about to do his first marathon asked me if I had a checklist of…
- How to get AWA Gold, Silver, BronzeAll World Athlete, or AWA status is an accolade given to Ironman athletes each year. It comes with a digital…
- How to Qualify for the Ironman 70.3 World Champs: 6 Tips
If you’ve been dreaming of qualifying for the 70.3 World champs but struggle to get on the podium, these tips may help you. - 8 Mental Skills Every Triathlete Must MasterIt’s been said that endurance sports like triathlon are more mental than physical. So, it would be wise to identify…
