“], “filter”: { “nextExceptions”: “img, blockquote, div”, “nextContainsExceptions”: “img, blockquote”} }”> For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps, >”,”name”:”in-content-cta”,”type”:”link “}}”>sign up for Outside+. Triathlon is hard. That’s a big part of why so many of us choose to tackle “The … Read more
With Challenge Family’s The Championship this weekend, TRI247 talked with the company’s Chief Executive Officer Jort Vlam. In the first article of a two-part interview, we learned about Jort’s route into triathlon and his work on the Holland Triathlon/Challenge Almere-Amsterdam in his home City. Jort Vlam, the passionate CEO of the Challenge Family, was just … Read more
With Challenge Family’s The Championship taking place this weekend, TRI247 talked with the company’s Chief Executive Officer Jort Vlam. In the first piece of a two-part interview we learned about his route into triathlon and now we discuss Jort’s involvement with Challenge, dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, and what the future holds. After spending a … Read more
“], “filter”: { “nextExceptions”: “img, blockquote, div”, “nextContainsExceptions”: “img, blockquote”} }”> For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps, >”,”name”:”in-content-cta”,”type”:”link “}}”>sign up for Outside+. There is no question that competing in triathlon requires a lot of planning, training, and mental preparation. … Read more
Now that I’m well into my third decade as a triathlete (photos of me running in Speedos are available for a small fee), I have been musing on how much has changed since I first shook the gray waters of St Katharine’s Dock from my ears, jammed my JJB sports trainers into the toe clips … Read more
Born in the early 1970s at the San Diego Track Club, modern triathlon has grown enormously over a short period of time into a variety of popular formats. There are now thought to be around 100,000 active participants in the UK alone, where it’s one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports. We’re not bad at it … Read more
“], “filter”: { “nextExceptions”: “img, blockquote, div”, “nextContainsExceptions”: “img, blockquote”} }”> For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps, >”,”name”:”in-content-cta”,”type”:”link “}}”>sign up for Outside+. Three-time rowing world champion Lars Wichert has taken a road less traveled to becoming a triathlete, but … Read more
Are you tackling your first 70.3 or full Ironman this season? If so you could well be wondering if a triathlon bike is really needed, or whether the trusty road bike will be enough. Here, 220 bike experts Rob Banino and Nik Cook take up the question… You can upgrade any of the parts on … Read more
Every triathlete will know that three sports in one equals lots of gear. But this doesn’t always have to break the bank. We’ve round up some of our favorite pieces of kit and brands to help you stay within budget this tri season. Best affordable triathlon gear Giro Jagg Mitts Credit: Amazon Pick up an … Read more
“], “filter”: { “nextExceptions”: “img, blockquote, div”, “nextContainsExceptions”: “img, blockquote”} }”> For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps, >”,”name”:”in-content-cta”,”type”:”link “}}”>sign up for Outside+. If you’ve ever been lucky enough to witness the success of a young athlete you’ve helped develop, … Read more