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This triathlete used a traumatic experience to transform her life.
Chris Foster is the editor-in-chief of Triathlete magazine and a former pro ITU/short-course triathlete. After a collegiate running career at Penn State University, where he was a part of the school record-setting distance medley relay with a 4:01 mile leg, Foster represented the U.S. national team at the ITU Elite Triathlon World Championships in 2010.
Today he lives in Los Angeles with his wife where he tends to a small flock of chickens, runs the nearby hills, and swims in the Pacific when it gets a little bit too hot.
Favorite Race: La Paz ITU Continental Cup, La Paz Argentina
Favorite Quote: “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow! What a Ride!'”
— Hunter S. Thompson
Favorite Triathlete story: “Never Get Out Of The Boat: An Ötillö Catalina Race Report”
This triathlete used a traumatic experience to transform her life.
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Use this unconventional trainer workout to uncover simple physiological signals on how hard you’re working.
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Coros’ Omni is a tech’d out training lid for those who require constant connectivity.
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Develop the power necessary for a strong open-water swim.
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A look at the seven cycling shoes featured in our 2018 Triathlete Buyer's Guide.
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What triathletes can learn from Japanese “citizen runner” Yuki Kawauchi’s shocking win in Boston.
Though tailored for the Wildflower Tri bike leg, these intervals help you work any course’s early miles.
Triathletes get three opportunities to group-ride three famous Euro tri cycling courses and win prizes.
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Solos’ latest iteration of smart eyewear lets training info leak into your brain via two senses.
This do-it-all swim set works different types of systems to help with race-day preparedness.
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Use this solid set to lay a strong brick foundation.
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The former spin instructor and current mom on daily life, Ironman, and why she’s dangerous in Kona.
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Use this super-challenging bike workout to push your cycling threshold higher.
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As hi-definition cameras shrink, cyclists' options for back-up video grow.
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Bound your way to increased run strength
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Use this killer set to practice riding well with fatigued legs
Sleek, cutting-edge tools for maximized performance.
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Consider this set a way to build up (and wake up) the swimming muscles that go often inert.
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Doing a fall or winter running race? Using the cooler months to improve on your run leg?
Kevin Collington’s road to long-course success has been a windy one.
This Bluetooth-connected sport-focused smart-watch features sleep and heart-rate monitoring, and built-in GPS.
Featuring the biggest Garmin screen yet, the 1030 also boasts a slew of communication features.
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These superlight Bluetooth headphones fit perfectly thanks to excellent cord management and finned bud design.
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Personalization costs a fraction of what it used to, thanks to new processes like vinyl wrapping that have decreased production costs.
Shots fired in the fight over friction.
Kirsten Kasper is finally getting a chance to make a name for herself.
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