Having the right pair of triathlon sunglasses can improve your performance and overall experience. With so many sunglasses to choose from, it can be tough to narrow down your selection. We put this list of the top triathlon sunglasses together to help you find exactly what you want. Table of Contents 1. What to Look […]
Welcome welcome, hopefully everyone is having a lovely week so far. This past week we had Jessica Rocheleau, a phenomenal, inspiring woman who is taking the triathlon world by storm. So just in case you missed her live on instagram, here's her story at hand. Read on to learn more about this remarkable athlete. “The […]
First things first, if you have no idea what an Ironman is, let's break it down real quick. An Ironman is a long-distance triathlon race that consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a full marathon 26.2-mile run, raced in that order and with no breaks. Sounds tough, right? Yeah, we couldn't […]
Get to know more about Mike Plant, the triathlon's first reporter. Check out Mike Plant: The Hero of Triathlons for details on how he got started. Mike and Cathy Mike Plant met his wife of 33 years, Cathy, through triathlons. She worked in public relations and advertising; they met while Cathy was trying to buy […]
So you’ve made the bold decision to race a triathlon. Go you! Now that you've got your training schedule planned out you’re probably wondering, “How should I eat to prep for this race?” It's important to think about your nutrition just as much as you plan to train. You’ll want to think about the best […]
On Saturday, October 12th, nearly 2500 athletes and spectators gathered on the big island in Hawaii for the annual Ironman World Championship. A race of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run make up the three legs of this one-day triathlon. Participants face sweltering heat, choppy waves, and strong winds that […]
Triathlons are intense, there’s no denying that. Even a sprint triathlon, the shortest official distance, requires 6 weeks of training. It takes powerful muscles and a lot of stamina just to make it to the end. And for a race like the Ironman, triathletes are recommended to begin training 7 months beforehand. What better duo […]
There's a lot that goes into a triathlon. Read on to check out some triathlon facts and figures! Though a triathlon can be as long or short as the organizers and participants desire, there are five primary distances (official events have a margin of error of 0.5km), as follows: The Different Types of Triathlons Sprint—750m […]
The triathlon’s journey from a niche sport to an Olympic activity is one that has many contributing factors. Get to know Mike Plant and read on below. Let's Begin Mike Plant is an unsung hero to the triathlon community. As an editor for the San Diego Jogging Newsletter, Plant saw potential in triathlons. In his […]
