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WEBApple sets its sights on the rest of the triathlon population. Kevin Mackinnon September 9, 2024. The world’s most popular watch might not get you through an Ironman, but it will provide all the training, health and fitness info you’ll need to get there and do the trick for most other distances. See All Gear.
What are the triathlon “world records?” - Triathlon Magazine Canada
WEBJul 7, 2024 · Here are some impressions of that day in Cleveland. If we assume the 1996 ITU Cleveland race is the correct “Olympic distance”, then the “world records” set that day are: 1:39:50 by Simon Lessing of Great Britain with a 18:24 swim, 49:40 bike, and 30:36 run. 1:50:51 by Jackie Gallagher of Australia with a 21:36 swim, 54:16 bike, and 33: ...
These are the 10 fastest Ironman and full-distance finishes of all time
WEBAug 9, 2022 · Kristian Blummenfelt set a blazing-fast 6:44:25 time, with Joe Skipper finishing in 6:47:36 in the men’s race, while, for the women, Kat Matthews would shatter the eight-hour barrier with her 7:31:54, while Nicola Spirig would also finish well under the eight hour mark with her 7:34:19. Those times won’t be heralded as world-bests, though ...
Triathlon’s first gender non-binary pro: Rach McBride leads the way
WEBMay 5, 2021 · It’s been a little over a year since Rach McBride came out publicly as the first gender non-binary professional triathlete, changing their pronouns to they/them, and beginning work as the standard-bearer for athletes who feel marginalized and othered by the firmly drawn gender lines in sports. It wasn’t something they did lightly.
Triathlon bike 101: A beginner's guide to road bikes - Triathlon ...
WEBOct 13, 2020 · Triathlon bikes are designed specifically for riding on aero bars. The arm-in-front position gives you a significant aero advantage, but makes steering the bike a little more difficult. Triathlon-specific bikes are basically time trial bikes on steroids, as there are fewer regulations on just how aerodynamically they can be built.
Benefits of training the anaerobic alactic system
WEBMay 28, 2010 · The anaerobic lactic works without oxygen, produces lactic acid and lasts about 2 minutes. 3. The aerobic system uses oxygen and is the main engine used for efforts over 4 minutes. For the sport of triathlon, the majority of your swim workout should be focused on building your aerobic capacity.
Coach Paul Duncan: The basics of periodization
WEBFeb 7, 2018 · Periodization is an important in training to ensure long term improvement, avoid plateaus, and make sure the athlete is in peak condition at the appropriate time in their season. Without periodization, an athlete can achieve solid fitness, but reaching their “peak potential” at the time they want it to happen, will be unlikely.
6 Rules for improving your triathlon times after 40
WEBNov 22, 2023 · Rule #2: Strength Is Speed. Strong athletes are fast. Rule #2 is basically insurance for Rule #1. Either make time for resistance training, or time for therapy rehabilitating a repetitive stress injury. Strength training creates resilience in a variety of tissues in the body and can support mobility and recovery.
6 Things we learned from Ironman Arizona - Triathlon Magazine …
WEBAt 49, the three-time Xterra (and two-time World Triathlon Cross) world champion has finished fifth (Lake Placid), third (Wisconsin) and sixth (Arizona) in the three Ironman races she finished this year (she didn’t finish in Texas). She was 15th at the nutty-competitive Ironman 70.3 Oceanside, sixth at 70.3 Mont-Tremblant and fourth at 70.3 Waco.
Top 5 Ironman Canada moments from Penticton
WEBMay 23, 2019 · 3) On August 27th, 2000, Canadians Peter Reid and Lori Bowden – then married, both won Ironman Canada in Penticton, BC. Peter Reid and Lori Bowden at the finish line of the 2000 Subaru Ironman Canada in Penticton, B.C. 4) Ironman Canada 2003 – the year there was a large forest fire in the region, …