Triathlon News & Notes: Findlay Wins Canadian TT Title, Kienle Pulls Out of Roth, and Triathlete Survives Shark Attack
The news from around the multisport world this week.
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Weekend Swim Workout: Some IM And Speed Bursts
A new swim workout to take to the pool this weekend.
Recalled: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Challenge Roth
On July 3, Challenge Roth will celebrate 20 years—but it's actually been around in various forms for almost four decades. We take a look back at some things you might not know about the historic race.
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A Brief History of Women in Triathlon
Our young sport has a long record of women at the top.
Want To Get Into Triathlon Mixed Relay? Here’s What You Need To Know
Mixed relay was the most exciting event at the Olympics, and now it's the most exciting event to hit the age-group scene. Learn about the distances, how to build your team, and what strategies you'll need to succeed.
What Wins World Championships: Racing by Data or Racing by Feel?
Two of the world’s top long-course coaches, Siri Lindley and Dan Lorang, dig into the good and bad behind racing with data or racing by feel.
Everything You Need to Know about the USA Triathlon Age-Group National Championship Course in Milwaukee
2021 USAT champion and Milwaukee resident Annamarie Strehlow shares her expert race recon on the USAT AG Nationals courses.
Triathlete Hour Podcast: Karen Smyers Has Seen It All
Plus, Sid prepares for the super secret not-secret Roth after-party.
One Hour Workout: Paratriathlon Swim Simulation
Put yourself in a paratriathlete's shoes - er, swim cap - and find your feel for the water with this paratriathlon simulation swim from Paralympian and coach Aaron Scheides.
Check Your Triathlete Horoscope
Tristrology. Astrolothon. We still haven't decided what to call it, but we know your triathlon horoscope will definitely help you prepare for your tri-life.
The Endocrine System Is Every Triathlete’s Best Friend (or Worst Enemy)
As triathletes, we focus on a few of the body's systems—skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and even digestive—but did you know the single biggest make-or-break system for triathletes could be the endocrine system?
Dear Coach: Do I Have To Take Rest Days?
Coach Maria Simone explains what role rest days play in recovery.
Study: Women More Likely Than Men to Sacrifice Training for Work or Family
A study of men and women's time sharing habits found that men seem to "borrow" time from women for fit in their workouts.
More Carbs Correlates With Less GI Distress in Runners
A new study following ultrarunners attempted to answer that age old question: What causes GI problems in long-distance races? There was one important new finding.
Dr. Paul Colavincenzo Embraces a New Chapter in Triathlon
After an above-knee amputation in his 50s, triathlete Paul Colavincenzo is back on the course and rediscovering his joy in swim, bike, and run.
Born to Run—Or Are They? A Guide to Kids and Running
Here’s how to set your little striders up for long-term health and fitness success.
The Science of High Performance at High Altitude
“A lot of people think, ‘Oh, if I go up to altitude for a weekend and come back down, it’ll be a benefit.' But it’s the opposite."
Triathlon News & Notes: Super League Athletes Announced, Tim O’Donnell Qualifies for Kona
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What Does It Mean to ‘Train Like A Norwegian?’
With the help of high-performance coach Alan Couzens, our managing editor finds out exactly what the Nordic approach entails—and tests it herself.
Norwegian endurance athletes—from triathlon to the track to cross-country skiing—are capturing the world’s attention with their data-driven, double-threshold, numbers-heavy approach. But can it work for the regular triathlete?
Our managing editor Emma-Kate Lidbury has been putting the Norwegian methods to the test under the watchful eye of exercise physiologist and endurance coach Alan Couzens.
Here Lidbury first explains how they defined the Norwegian training model and then Couzens outlines what the regular athlete needs to get started and the terms you need to know.
What does it mean to ‘Train like a Norwegian?’
Kristian Blummenfelt turned himself inside out to win Olympic gold, 70.3 world champ Gustav Iden made his 7:42 Ironman debut look like a walk in the park, and on the track and snow, Norwegian endurance athletes have been breaking records, winning medals, and grabbing headlines. Considering Norway has a population of five million and it’s about half the size of Texas, it’s no surprise that their huge success—and unique training methodologies—have caught the attention of the wider endurance sports world.
Although the training protocols of Norway’s finest endurance athletes are nothing entirely new, they are still interesting—and remarkably different—compared to what the rest of the world is doing.
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