Introduction: A Race for the Ages The triathlon world witnessed something extraordinary at the 2025 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship. In an unprecedented display of human endurance and performance, multiple all-time records were shattered in a single day, redefining what’s possible in long-distance triathlon. Set against the backdrop of The Woodlands, Texas, this […]
The Runner’s Edge in Triathlon & The Overtraining Trap You’re a runner – you’re already halfway there to triathlon glory! Your cardiovascular fitness, mental toughness, and understanding of endurance training give you a significant advantage as you consider adding swimming and cycling to your athletic repertoire. You can easily go from runner to triathlete. The
The blazing Texas sun beat down on The Woodlands as spectators lined the finishing chute, waiting to witness history. When Kat Matthews crossed the finish line of the IRONMAN Texas North American Championship on April 26, 2025, her exhausted smile told the story before the clock did: something extraordinary had just happened. Her time of
Norwegian triathlon sensation Kristian Blummenfelt has rewritten the record books at the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship, posting an extraordinary time of 7 hours 24 minutes and 20 seconds (7:24:20) on April 26, 2025. This performance not only obliterated the previous course record but established new benchmarks in all three disciplines, solidifying Blummenfelt’s
After conquering the swim and bike legs of a 70.3 triathlon, you face the final challenge: a 13.1-mile run with tired legs, mental fatigue, and the ever-present cutoff clock. For many athletes, especially first-timers, the run becomes a battle not just against physical exhaustion but against time itself. With a standard overall cutoff of 8
Introduction Ask any triathlete about their biggest challenge, and swimming often tops the list. The front crawl improvement drills—the primary stroke in triathlon—can feel like a constant battle against technique flaws, breathing difficulties, and that frustrating feeling of sinking legs. Whether you’re preparing for your first sprint triathlon or aiming to qualify for Kona, mastering
How to taper for sprint triathlon? A sprint triathlon is a short-distance triathlon that typically consists of a 750m swim, 20km bike ride, and 5km run. It’s designed to be more accessible and manageable for beginners or athletes looking to race without the extreme demands of longer events. This format allows participants to experience the
Are you dreaming of completing your first 70.3 Ironman but feeling overwhelmed by the challenge ahead? You’re not alone. The 70.3 Ironman (also called a “Half Ironman“) consists of a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride, and 13.1-mile run—a significant but achievable milestone for beginners with proper training. This comprehensive 70.3 Ironman training program for beginners
Are you ready to conquer the bike leg of your next Ironman or 70.3 race? The bike portion of long course triathlons presents unique challenges that require specific training approaches. As a seasoned triathlete who’s completed Ironman events, I’m sharing the most effective triathlon bike training tips for long course races to help you not
As a competitive triathlete, your bike is more than just equipment—it’s a performance partner that can make or break your race day success. While many athletes obsess over training plans and nutrition, bike maintenance often gets relegated to “when something breaks.” Yet, proper triathlon bike maintenance is one of the most overlooked performance advantages available
