Carefully Curated Triathlon News for December 18, 2025
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IN THIS EDITION…
- 10 tips for better race-day fueling
- 3 ways to refresh your run training
- Why heat training is a must for 2026
- One exercise that reinforces your run form
- 3 reasons to perform swim drills when you’re tired
TIRED SWIMMING
One underutilized opportunity for improving swim speed is to work on skills when you’re fatigued.
Coach Andrew Sheaff outlines 3 reasons to practice technical drills when tired and suggests 3 practical tips for incorporating this strategy into your next workout.
HOT TIP
Heat training isn’t just for warm weather races… It notably improves performance in cooler conditions, too.
Coach and cyclist Dylan Johnson reviews the multitude of physiological benefits derived from as little as 1 week of training at higher temperatures.
He also explains numerous options for how and when to include heat training in your own program.
SIMPLY FASTER
IRONMAN U Master Coach Lance Watson believes that a simple approach is best for improving your running.
Experiment with these 3 simple changes to refresh your run training this winter. Come springtime you’ll be pleasantly surprised by your improvements in strength, speed and endurance.
MORE ENERGY, LESS SUGAR
Restock your sports nutrition with UCAN drinks, gels and bars for the off-season.
UCAN’s proprietary LIVSTEADY SuperStarch is a low-glycemic, complex carbohydrate that provides athletes with smooth, long-lasting energy with no spikes and crashes associated with sugary gels and drinks.
UCAN provides sustained fuel and sharp mental focus with no stomach upset… even during your most demanding training sessions.
With their special holiday discounts, now is the perfect time to load up on everything you need for the off-season. TriathlonWire readers get 15% off (or more!) by using this link.
EAT UP
In an innovative look at triathlon fueling, Brittany Vermeer offers her 10 nutrition tips for race day success.
She describes her personalized approach for optimizing carbohydrate consumption. Her tips on how to vary the types of carbs you consume and how to practice your fueling plan are particularly insightful.
MORNING DANISH
Physiotherapist Kiana Cowger contends that weak adductors – key for hip stability – make runners susceptible to injury.
You can isolate and strengthen the adductors with the Copenhagen plank. Regularly performing this exercise will fortify your entire kinetic chain and help you hold good form deeper into the race.
QUICK HIITS:
- One Rule
The foundation of successful endurance performance is built upon the single most important law of training. Greg McMillan explains this principle and why it must be followed.
- Race Clean
A clean bike is a fast bike. Here’s an easy 7-step bike cleaning process that you can actually do at home. It’ll help your expensive ride last longer, too!
- Tender Iron
A recent study revealed that in 2025 IRONMAN participation among athletes under 30 grew 35%. First time entrants under the age of 30 have doubled since 2019.
