Race to Tri: The CalTri Race Series
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Susan Lacke is the Digital Editor for Triathlete with more than a decade of experience covering all things swim, bike, and run. She is the author of the bestselling Life’s Too Short to Go So F*cking Slow and Running Outside the Comfort Zone. When she isn’t word-jockeying behind a laptop, she can be found sweating (and probably cursing) all over the trails of Arizona.
Low-budget and high-quality? CalTri is for everyone.
CEO Andrew Messick says this October will be an experiment.
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Heat, cold, wind, rain, hail—sometimes all in the same day. The weather in St. George is the wild card athletes must contend with on race day.
The iconic feature of the race is both a beauty and a beast.
History has shown that the picturesque body of water in St. George can get you if you turn your back on it. Get the inside scoop on the site of this year’s spring Ironman World Championships swim.
The Veyo Pie Shop was a tiny bakery in at tiny town—until Ironman brought in a whole new (and hungry) customer base.
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Even the cancellation of the biggest race in town, Ironman Louisville, can’t stop this club from spreading their love of swim-bike-run.
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In only two years, Mathieu Bigaud has made a name for himself by creating custom helmet designs for some of the biggest names in triathlon. You've seen his work—you just didn't know it. Now learn the stories behind some of his favorite designs.
Triathlon needs a few more rivalries and a little more good-natured build-up.
Including the secret to getting your bike to stand up on its own in photos.
For athletes who observe fasting holidays like Ramdan or Yom Kippur, extra attention is required to ensure fueling and hydration is adequate for their active efforts.
What are the cutoff times for sprint, Olympic, 70.3 and Ironman races—and why are they enforced?
Australian Kent Ohori is all about finding new goals—and crushing them.
Creating gear and clothing for all body types is a good investment in the future of triathlon.
But that doesn't mean they take themselves too seriously. Read about how one of the largest (and most advanced) tri clubs in the country keeps things balanced.
Get a glimpse of the expert Q+A with Andy Potts and Matt Hanson in the Team Triathlete community, where they covered everything from strength training, mantras, and the mindset of triathletes.
A first-of-its-kind study compiles all the ingredients needed to succeed at an elite level. But there’s still that intangible “it factor” that’s harder to quantify.