Carefully Curated Triathlon News for January 22, 2026
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IN THIS EDITION…
- 3 indoor bike sessions for strength & speed
- How to optimize for your post-run nutrition
- 5 fresh tips for extracting more swim pace
- The smarter 10% rule for increasing run volume
- 14 tips for better riding in a pack
RETHINKING 10%
Research confirms that more mileage will make you a faster runner. But undisciplined mileage increases can significantly raise the risk of injury.
Coach Jeff Gaudette explains why you’re so vulnerable to injury after a long run.
He also introduces the new 10% rule, which describes a smarter and safer method for increasing your run mileage. Follow this progression strategy for a faster and healthier season.
EXTRACT MORE SPEED
Don’t pat the cat.
This unusual advice is included in 5 fresh tips for capturing more freestyle speed by coach Brenton Ford.
What sets these cues apart is that they are practical, easy to understand, and can be implemented immediately for faster pace.
THAT RIDER
Trust us: you don’t want to be ‘that rider.”
Elevate your skills for riding in a pack – and avoid being the cyclist everyone avoids – with Chris Carmichael’s 14 tips on group riding etiquette.
Riding with a group is one of the true joys of cycling… So learn to do it properly and safely.
PULL POWER
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We love their 5 different center-mount snorkels that stabilize your head for precise stroke mechanics and body alignment.
Their Freestyler paddle is always in our gear bag, designed to reinforce a good catch, pull and finish. It’s a game-changer for open water swimmers like us.
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WIN THE RECOVERY
To lock-in the maximal benefit of your long runs, you need to nail your recovery nutrition.
Master coach Greg McMillan’s post-run refueling strategy evolved over 30 years of experimentation. Now you can adopt his latest protocol for getting the correct amounts and ratio of protein and carbs during the critical hours after these key sessions.
INDOORS UNLOCKED
Coach Nik Cook believes the best way to utilize the indoor trainer is by performing short and sharp sessions, saving the longer endurance rides for outdoors.
For even the most time-crunched triathlete, these 3 proven indoor cycling workouts will guarantee steady improvement on the bike, even during the cold months of winter.
QUICK HIITS:
- The Fastest
While triathlon doesn’t officially have “world records,” here’s a list of the fastest performances ever over our most common race distances.
- Tough as Nails
Superstar Hayden Wilde posted a 5-race winning streak in the 2025 T100 World Tour. Here are his 7 tips for staying focused and mentally tough throughout the long season.
- Pole Position
Tired of ordinary races? Looking for a unique challenge? Check out the 2027 White Continent Triathlon, held on King George Island in Antarctica. (You’ll never complain about cold water swims again!)
