How to Build a Fueling Strategy Around the Glycemic Index
The glycemic index (GI) measures how quickly carbs raise blood sugar and has evolved from a diabetic tool to a performance‑focused nutrition metric. Low‑GI foods such as whole grains, legumes, and vegetables provide steady energy and support long‑term metabolic health, while high‑GI options like sports drinks, gels, and honey deliver rapid glucose for intense endurance efforts. Experts advise matching carb type to training phase—low‑GI before workouts, high‑GI during prolonged activity, and high‑GI post‑exercise for fast glycogen replenishment. Individual factors, preparation methods, and meal composition can shift a food’s GI, so athletes must experiment to fine‑tune their fueling plan.
5 Lunch Break Brick Workouts For Time-Crunched Triathletes
The article presents five 30‑minute “brick” workouts that triathletes can fit into a lunch break, pairing two disciplines such as cycling, running, rowing or bodyweight strength. Each session follows a warm‑up, three high‑intensity interval sets and a cool‑down, using RPE‑based...
You’re Maxxing Yourself to Death. There’s a Better Way.
The article argues that the current "maxxing" mindset—obsessing over physical optimization—overlooks broader dimensions of health. It introduces the SPECIES‑F framework, outlining eight wellness pillars: spiritual, physical, environmental, career, intellectual, emotional, social, and financial. By citing research from the Global Wellness...
The Race Director Who Revived Grassroots Tri When the “Lights Were Going Out”
Thom Richmond’s Cal Tri series has become the nation’s largest short‑course triathlon circuit, drawing roughly 10,000 athletes across 18 events in 2026. The nonprofit runs on a zero‑profit model with a flat $85 entry fee, free deferrals, and refunds, keeping costs...
Sara Svensk’s Strikingly Svelte Trek Speed Concept for Ironman Texas 2026
Swedish triathlete Sara Svensk, a former Ironman Barcelona winner and top‑10 finisher at last year’s Kona, is targeting a podium at Ironman Texas 2026 with a revamped bike. She will ride a Trek Speed Concept SLR 9 Project One equipped with a...
How to Get Over Your Group Run Anxiety
Group run anxiety—fear of running with strangers—holds many potential participants back, but experts say the benefits outweigh the discomfort. Coaches Joslyn Thompson Rule and Dan Fitzgerald highlight how club runs foster belonging, boost self‑efficacy, and accelerate goal achievement. Scientific studies confirm...
FTP Is Setting You Up for Race Day Failure. Here’s the Metric That Matters.
Triathletes often chase higher functional threshold power (FTP) but the metric fails to predict performance in long‑course events. The article argues that durability— the ability to sustain power and keep heart rate stable over hours— is the true determinant of...
The Best Ironman and 70.3 Races for Your Swim, Bike, and Run Strengths
The analysis of over 200,000 finishes from Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events (2023‑2025) shows that the run remains the most decisive leg for age‑group athletes, accounting for roughly 41‑44% of overall race importance. Swim and transitions, while comprising only about 10‑16%...
Should Triathletes Stop Training During Fertility Treatments?
Professional triathletes Alice Alberts, Lisa Norden and Kelly Fillnow have halted or scaled back intense training to prioritize in‑vitro fertilization (IVF). Experts explain that high‑volume endurance work can alter cortisol, estrogen and progesterone, potentially reducing ovarian response and implantation success....
This Crazy-Hard Squat Is So Effective, Even Just Trying It Will Make You Faster
Deanne Ross, a 56‑year‑old runner from San Diego, is training for a grueling 26‑island swim/run race in Sweden by adding pistol squats to her regimen. The single‑leg squat targets quads, glutes, hamstrings and core, improving balance and mobility essential for...
The Biggest Triathlon Pacing Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
The article outlines common triathlon pacing errors—from swimming too fast to neglecting nutrition—and offers concrete strategies to avoid them. Coaches recommend treating the swim as a warm‑up, riding the bike at 70‑75% of FTP, and adjusting power targets when temperatures...
Why 20 Minutes of Focused Intervals Beats a 2-Hour Junk Ride Every Time
Focused interval training can replace long, low‑quality bike sessions for triathletes, delivering equal or greater fitness gains in a fraction of the time. Studies show that 20‑minute high‑intensity blocks improve VO₂ max and aerobic capacity more effectively than two‑hour endurance rides....
Should All Middle-Aged Triathletes Get Advanced Lipid Testing? A Doctor Weighs In.
A recent case study of a 55‑year‑old Ironman who suffered cardiac arrest revealed that his standard cholesterol test missed dangerously high levels of small dense LDL particles. The authors argue that advanced lipid testing could uncover hidden atherosclerotic risk in...
Step Into the Life of 4 Pro Triathletes Chasing 70.3 Oceanside
Four professional triathletes—Sam Long, Jackie Hering, Miguel Mattox, and Kirsten Kasper—are navigating intense training blocks for the 2026 Ironman 70.3 Oceanside while juggling family, work, and academic commitments. Their hardest days feature race‑specific power intervals, long rides, and multi‑sport bricks,...
Kat Matthews Prioritizes Sleep Above Training. You Should Too
British triathlete Kat Matthews secured the $200,000 Ironman Pro Series prize by pairing rigorous training with disciplined sleep habits, aiming for at least eight hours nightly. She adjusts workouts when rest falls short, a strategy echoed by fellow elite athletes...
Swim, Bike, or Run: Which Sport Determines Who Will Win a Triathlon?
A new data-driven study of over 18,500 Ironman‑distance finishes shows that the run, not the bike, remains the most decisive leg, accounting for 41 % of final‑position variance. However, the bike’s relative importance has risen, matching or surpassing the run in...
A Fast Way to Find Triathlon Gear Deals
Triathlete has launched the Deals Finder, a new online hub that aggregates triathlon gear discounts from trusted retailers such as REI, evo, and Competitive Cyclist. The tool lets users sort results by biggest discount, brand, or price and refreshes its...
Heat Training Makes You Faster, Even if Your Race Isn’t Hot
Heat training, traditionally used for acclimation, now shows broader performance benefits for triathletes. A five‑week protocol—two weeks for heat acclimation followed by three weeks of continued exposure—boosts plasma volume, stimulates erythropoietin release, and raises VO₂ max, translating to faster bike...
The Top 9 Indoor Cycling Platforms of 2026
The indoor cycling market now offers a spectrum of platforms ranging from free, competition‑driven apps like MyWhoosh to premium, AI‑powered training solutions such as TrainerRoad. Established leaders such as Zwift retain massive user bases with immersive virtual worlds, while newcomers...