Fuelling Triathletes To The Finish Line Since 2001
220 Triathlon|August 2017

As official nutrition partners for the IRONMAN European Tour, PowerBar® knows how to fuel competitive athletes to the finsih line. Cue their latest Energize Bar…

Fuelling Triathletes To The Finish Line Since 2001

Nutritional support didn’t play a role during the early years in the sport of triathlon and legend has it participants of the first IRONMAN World Championship even drank beer on the run course. Nowadays, nutrition has become a defining factor to an athlete’s success when competing in an IRONMAN, with participants burning up to 10,000 calories during their race.

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THE MULTISPORT MAVERICK

Bike powerhouse Andrew Starykowicz has done things his own way for the length of his 15-year pro career. Now, on the eve of his retirement, he looks back on the lessons learned along the way

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HOW CONTRAST CAN LEAD TO PERFORMANCE GAINS

While volume and consistency are the cornerstones of endurance fitness, contrast and variability can play a key part of your training. Here, Ben explains how

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SWIM STRAIGHT MASTERCLASS
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SWIM STRAIGHT MASTERCLASS

WITH THE LAUNCH OF AN INNOVATIVE NEW 'SWIMSTRAIGHT' FUNCTION ON FORM'S SMART SWIM 2 GOGGLES, WE TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO WHY BEING ABLE TO SWIM IN A STRAIGHT LINE IS SO IMPORTANT TO OPEN-WATER SWIMMERS..

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GROUP TEST OPEN-WATER GOGGLES
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GROUP TEST OPEN-WATER GOGGLES

Finding the right pair of goggles can make or break your open-water swim. Luckily, we have a whopping 14 pairs on test this issue! It can be tempting to skimp on your open-water goggles and just use the same ones you've had in your kit bag all winter for pool swimming.

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BUYER'S GUIDE BUDGET TRI-SUITS
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BUYER'S GUIDE BUDGET TRI-SUITS

You don’t have to break the bank to break your PB. Here are seven suits that claim three-discipline comfort and speed. Do they live up to their promises?

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MID-RANGE WETSUITS
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MID-RANGE WETSUITS

We included entry-level wetsuits in last month’s mag, but what do you get if'you move up a tier..? We tried 10 suits in the mid-range to find out.

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THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO TRIATHLON TRANSITIONS
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THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO TRIATHLON TRANSITIONS

You've started open-water swimming, spent hours on the bike and acclimatised to running on jelly legs. But what about transitions? The devil's in the detail here and those details could save you minutes on race day. So, here’s how to nail them...

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THE TRAILBLAZER YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF
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THE TRAILBLAZER YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF

It’s 100 years since Alfonsina Strada became the first and only woman to complete the men’s Giro d'Italia. Thanks to new women’s triathlon and cycling apparel brand Alfonsina, we reflect on the exploits of this incredible pioneer...

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30 WAYS TO SMASH YOUR FIRST IRON
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30 WAYS TO SMASH YOUR FIRST IRON

Nervously edging closer to your first full-distance triathlon? These tips will help send you to the finish line safe and sound...

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"WE HAVE A UNIQUE SIBLING BOND THAT MAKES RACING SPECIAL"
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"WE HAVE A UNIQUE SIBLING BOND THAT MAKES RACING SPECIAL"

Tia Watson is just 17 but she’s a recordbreaker already with a little help from her incredible brother, Rio...

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