When you think of athletes who dominate multiple sports at the highest level, few names command as much respect as Cameron Wurf. The 41-year-old Australian is a rare breed – a professional cyclist racing for the elite Ineos Grenadiers team while simultaneously crushing Ironman competitions worldwide. His reputation for delivering legendary bike splits that redefine […]
Understanding Ironman 70.3 Cut Off Times A 70.3 Ironman, also known as a “Half Ironman,” consists of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run—totaling 70.3 miles of pure endurance challenge. While completing this distance is impressive on its own, participants must also race against the clock to beat established cutoff times.
Executive Summary IRONMAN has announced a groundbreaking transformation in their World Championship qualification system, set to debut with the 2026 qualifying season. This performance-based approach represents the most significant change to triathlon qualification standards in decades, fundamentally altering how athletes earn slots to Kona and 70.3 World Championships. Understanding the New Performance-Based Qualification Framework Core
What Are Brick Workouts in Triathlon? A brick workout is a specialized triathlon training session where you perform two disciplines back-to-back with minimal rest between them. The most common combination is the bike-to-run brick, though swim-to-bike and swim-to-run variations are equally valuable for comprehensive race preparation. The term “brick” comes from either the heavy, “brick-like”
This Triathlon for beginners sprint program is a shorter distance race in the sport of triathlon, consisting of a 750-meter swim, a 20-kilometer bike ride, and a 5-kilometer run. Are you looking to complete your first sprint triathlon but don’t know where to start? Maybe you’ve been relatively inactive (hello, couch!) but are ready for
After testing women’s tri shorts from eight leading brands across multiple race seasons, I’ve discovered that not all tri shorts are created equal. From Castelli’s premium engineering to budget-friendly alternatives, each brand takes a different approach to solving the triathlon comfort equation. Head-to-Head: Premium Brands Showdown Castelli vs. 2XU vs. Betty Designs: The Elite Tier
Mastering pacing in long-distance triathlon requires a sophisticated understanding of physiological monitoring, strategic planning, and real-time adaptation. This comprehensive technical guide provides athletes with the tools and methodologies necessary to optimize energy distribution across 226 kilometers of continuous effort. The Triad of Pacing: Power, Heart Rate, and RPE Integration Understanding the Multi-Modal Monitoring System Modern
1st Kristian Blummenfelt NOR 7:25:57 49:18 4:00:32 2:30:59 – 2nd Kristian Høgenhaug DEN 7:28:32 48:05 3:52:10 2:42:43 +2:35 3rd Casper Stornes NOR 7:29:48 48:02 4:01:34 2:35:02 +3:51 4th Gustav Iden NOR 7:32:15 49:45 3:58:12 2:38:54 +6:18 5th Cameron Wurf AUS 7:35:42 50:22 4:02:18 2:37:28 +9:45 6th Magnus Ditlev DEN 7:37:18 48:55 4:05:45 2:36:12 +11:21 7th
Performance Area Tour de France Strategy Triathlon Application Nutrition Precision carbohydrate periodization and recovery protocols Session-specific fueling with systematic recovery nutrition Training Structure Methodical base-build-peak periodization Systematic phase progression with discipline integration Strength Development Targeted power and stability enhancement Functional strength for multisport performance Tactical Execution Energy conservation and strategic timing Intelligent pacing with transition
As someone who’s spent over $15,000 testing sleep technology over the past decade, I was skeptical when Eight Sleep claimed their Pod 5 would “revolutionize” my sleep. After four months of real-world testing, some surprising discoveries changed my perspective entirely. After suffering through years of hot flashes, night sweats, and my husband’s radiator-like body heat,
