Sneak Peek: June 2019 Issue of Triathlete Magazine
Whether you’re a total triathlon neophyte (welcome!) or you’ve been at it for decades, we’re sure you’ll find these pages packed full of fun tricks that’ll intrigue you—and ultimately better your experience in the sport.
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On the Cover

Triathlete’s 2019 Cover Contest winner and Coeur Sports ambassador Michelle Bandur photographed along San Diego’s coastline by Luis Garcia.
Features
Lights, Camera, Action: Triathlete’s 2019 Cover Contest winner Michelle Bandur is a TV reporter with a mission to change lives—and banish bullying—through triathlon.
Things to Know Before You Tri: Tips and tricks that’ll give beginners a head start in triathlon.
Start
Chelsea Sodaro: Triathlon’s awesome late-bloomer
The Courage Zone: Dana Platin’s extraordinary journey
Vocabulary Lesson: Triathlon lingo unhinged
Bob Babbitt: His lighthearted love of triathlon has brought countless athletes to the multisport table
No Excuses: Just tri!
Travel
Destinations: The best beginner-friendly triathlons
We Are the Champions: Kona-like races for the rest of us
Gear
Starter Bikes: A roundup of the best beginner rigs
Smartwatches Face Off: Suunto 3 Fitness vs. Polar Vantage M
Aero Helmets: Technology deep dive
Train
High/Low: More reps with less weight is key to tri strength-training success
Swiss Army Swim Set: Improve your comfort in all water conditions
Achy Arches: Quiet those barking dogs
Session Planning: Balancing your swim and run workouts
Summer Reads: Five or our fave books that’ll inspire you to get moving
Welcome to The Tri Side: Tips for runners-turned-triathletes
Robo Coaches: Are computers the future of triathlon coaching?
Fuel
The Romaine Attraction: Man can survive on salad alone!
Topping Off the Tank: How to make prepackaged sports nutrition work for you
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