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Race news, gear reviews and training guides from the endurance world.
Carbs Per Hour on the Bike: 90, 120 or More
Most amateurs who fade on the run simply ate too little on the bike. The numbers, the gut science, and how to train your carb tolerance.
Chain Waxing: The Watts You Save and How to Do It at Home
Chain wax barely beats oil on a clean drivetrain, but stays faster on a dirty course and saves your cassette. The full at-home method.
The Long Run in IRONMAN Training: Why 3 Hours Is the Limit
The long run is the backbone of IRONMAN marathon prep, but most amateurs get it wrong. How long, how often, and why 3 hours is the ceiling.
Kona 2026: IRONMAN Rebuilds Its Qualification System
IRONMAN rolled back its new Kona qualification system after most performance-pool slots went to men. What changed for age-groupers in 2026.
Suunto Race 2 Gets Auto Transitions, With a Catch
A January software update gives the Suunto Race 2 automatic triathlon transitions, heart rate broadcast and swim drills, but a bug corrupts split data.
Cornering and Descending: Where Triathletes Lose Time
Braking on the straight, outside pedal down and looking through the exit: the cornering and descending habits that separate fast bike splits.
IRONMAN Frankfurt 2026: Norway Targets the Euro Crown
Casper Stornes and Gustav Iden take on IRONMAN Frankfurt while Kristian Blummenfelt heads to Roth, with Magnus Ditlev returning from illness.
Torso Rotation in Front Crawl: Swim Less Flat
Most triathletes swim front crawl flat, arms only. Torso rotation fixes the stroke for more power, less shoulder strain, and easier breathing.
Why Heavy Squats Make You a Faster Runner
Heavy barbell work, not light circuits, improves running economy. The science, the rep ranges, and four exercises that carry over to race day.
FLOWBIO: A Sweat Sensor That Measures Sodium Live
A needle-free chest sensor tracks fluid and sodium loss in real time, validated in a peer-reviewed study. What it measures, and what it costs.
Negative Split: Why the Second Half Should Be Faster
Positive splits are how age groupers waste a good bike leg. The physiology behind negative splits, the T2 pacing trap, and three sessions that build the habit.
Bilateral Breathing: Why You Need It and How to Learn It
One-sided breathing quietly slows you down and strands you on open water. Why bilateral breathing helps, and a layered drill progression to build it.