Triathlete Magazine

Your crank length might be affecting way more than just comfort on the bike. From hip angle to cadence to aero position, this guide breaks down how the right setup can completely change your ride - and your run off the bike.
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Want to Crush Your Next Workout? A New Study Says Dark Chocolate May Help.

Research found that sniffing dark chocolate before and during a workout helped athletes complete significantly more reps. The study authors say the scent may trick the body into feeling full, keeping focus on performance rather than hunger. Read more in the comments.

Want to Crush Your Next Workout? A New Study Says Dark Chocolate May Help. Research found that sniffing dark chocolate before and during a workout helped athletes complete significantly more reps. The study authors say the scent may trick the body into feeling full, keeping focus on performance rather than hunger.

1:40 a.m. in Jackson, Wyoming. Two guys get on their bikes with rafts, ropes, and a full day of food strapped to their backs, then ride 23 miles into the dark toward Grand Teton National Park.
There’s no start line, no bib numbers, no registration - just a bike, a lake swim, a run and hike, and a 7,500-foot climb. Then they turn around and do the whole thing in reverse.
Manny Pacheao and Liam Sullivan’s story of their Picnic triathlon in Wyoming is just one example of a growing world of Picnic triathlons that completely redefine what an adventurous triathlon can look like.
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From spit to shampoo to whatever’s within arm’s reach, triathletes will try almost anything to keep their goggles clear - especially on race day. This complete anti-fog guide and product testing cuts through the myths and shows what truly keeps your vision sharp (with one product in particular surprising us).
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4 Aero Fails, According to a Wind Tunnel Expert

Even the best-intentioned aero gear can fail triathletes if they're not using it right. A wind tunnel operator explains the most common (and costly) mistakes triathletes make.

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Surviving a 40-Year-Old Race Reminded Me What Makes Triathlon Special

The Survival of the Shawangunks (SOS) is a 40-year-old cult classic that throws out the traditional triathlon rulebook. Here is what happened when I tried to conquer it. Read more in the comments.

Surviving a 40-Year-Old Race Reminded Me What Makes Triathlon Special The Survival of the Shawangunks (SOS) is a 40-year-old cult classic that throws out the traditional triathlon rulebook. Here is what happened when I tried to conquer it.

A monobar built before 3D printing existed. A one-armed extension called the Unicorn. Water bottles turned into makeshift fairings. Triathlon's 30-year aero position evolution is full of oddball experiments that quietly rewrote the rules of what's fast - and a few that are shaping what's coming next. See the full timeline, photos included, at the link in comments.

6 Triathlons With Amazing Pregnancy and Postpartum Race Deferral Policies

The process of getting a deferral or refund can be frustrating for multisport moms-to-be. These races are changing that by offering generous pregnancy and postpartum policies for age-group triathletes.

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Is your body really as young as you feel, or older than your birthday says? We brought in an expert to explain how triathlon training can impact your biological age - and what that might mean for longevity.
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Twenty-year-old Liis Kapten showed up to her first-ever Ironman 70.3 on a borrowed bike, with almost no specific training for the distance - and absolutely blew the race apart.

She led out of the water. She came off the bike with more than six minutes in hand. With 200 meters to go, an astonishing debut victory looked all but guaranteed. But what happened in those final, viral meters is a reminder every endurance athlete needs.

We sat down with Kapten to unpack the race, good and bad - what she's doing differently next time, and how she got this fast in the first place. All at the link in comments!