Triathlete Magazine

09/10/2026

You fueled up an hour before your workout, did everything "right," and five minutes in you're shaky, foggy, and feeling ready to quit. It might not be "a bad training day" talking - it might be your own pre-workout carbs working against you. Nearly a third of athletes deal with this, and it has a name most people have never heard of.

At the link in the comments, we break down this phenomenon and why the fix isn't cutting carbs; it's something much smaller you're probably getting wrong. 👀

09/10/2026

The 70.3 Worlds press conference was a tale of two pro fields: caution and confidence. On the women’s side, the reigning Ironman world champion told reporters flat out, “I don’t think I can win this race,” while Taylor Knibb offered a simple “We’ll see,” and Kat Matthews admitted she didn’t have that “lion’s attitude.”
The men, meanwhile, sounded far more optimistic - with everyone eyeing the top step of the podium.
Tim Heming was on the ground and wrote about all the standout moments -- link in the comments!

09/10/2026

Pro Women Play It Safe, Men Bullish Ahead of 2026 Ironman 70.3 Worlds

While the men's pro field is full of confidence, the women's contenders are taking a more cautious, safe approach ahead of a demanding, unpredictable race in Nice. Read more in the comments.

While the men's pro field is full of confidence, the women's contenders are taking a more cautious, safe approach ahead of a demanding, unpredictable race in Nice.

09/10/2026

Lactate testing and double-threshold days get all the hype, but the real secret to Norway’s triathlon dominance is actually each other. While metrics optimize performance, training squads and community leverage the Köhler effect to boost motivation and help athletes push past their limits.

So why is U.S. triathlon club participation dropping - and what might triathletes be losing along the way? We dive into the secrets of squad culture with experts, including former Ironman World Champion and Salty Bears founder Mirinda Carfrae, at the link in the comments.

09/10/2026

At what age do long-distance triathletes really peak? 👀 We crunched 10 years of data to see the exact age groups with the fastest times across swim, bike, and run. At the link in the comments, see how age shapes top performances.

09/10/2026

The Real Secret of the Norwegian Method: Each Other

Double-threshold days and lactate testing get all the attention, but the true secret to Norway's triathlon dominance is the power of training together. Experts explain what solo age-groupers can learn from the resurgence of run clubs, and how community can make you a faster triathlete. Read more in the comments.

Double-threshold days and lactate testing get all the attention, but the true secret to Norway's triathlon dominance is the power of training together. Experts explain what solo age-groupers can learn from the resurgence of run clubs, and how community can make you a faster triathlete.

09/10/2026

Sixteen races. Seven new venues. The 2027 Pro Series schedule has a lot going on. 👀
Two quick notes jump out to us: There's a longer, six-week gap between Chattanooga 70.3 world champs and Kona world champs, and it's the earliest opening date the Pro Series has ever had.
What do you think?
Which race on this calendar do you want to watch most, and where would you have added a Pro Series race? 👇

09/10/2026

Warm up. Six hill reps. Cool down. That's the simple structure of this week's one-hour workout, but the details in between - the grade, the effort level, the recovery time - are what make it actually work instead of just wearing you out. Full breakdown, paces and all, is at the link in the comments!

09/09/2026

Is a sub-6-hour 70.3 good? What about an 11-hour Ironman or a 2:45 Olympic? The answer depends on more than the clock - and the data shows just how much age, course, and competition matter. See the numbers at the link in the comments.

09/09/2026

In the history of triathlon, only four people have ever pulled off the biggest double in long-course triathlon: winning the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and Kona in the same year.
And It's been eight years since anyone's done it.
So what does it actually take? And might this year be the year?
At the link in the comments, Craig Alexander and Leanda Cave share their experience on what it takes to become a double champion. 👀