Carefully Curated Triathlon News for April 3, 2025
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IN THIS EDITION…
- The best [legal] super shoes for your next triathlon
- 3 kick sets for faster open water swimming
- Get leaner & stronger with this supplement
- How to master the skill of racing
- 10-point checklist for a better aero position
BETTER AERO
Optimize your aero position, and you could ride up to 1 hour faster in a full-distance triathlon than another cyclist pushing the same watts.
Overcoming air resistance is your biggest challenge on the bike. Coach William Ritter provides his 10-point checklist for achieving a better aero position, which will help you become a slipperier – and faster – rider.
C STUDENT
To assess his fitness, fine-tune his pacing and obtain a large training stimulus, Ultraman champion and author Gordo Byrn includes low-priority races into his schedule.
These “C races” help hone the skill of racing. By repeating the experience of racing at less important events, it trains him stay calm and focused at the big triathlons.
Learn how Byrn makes the most of these low priority events to master his race-day execution.
KICK IT IN
Do you work on your freestyle kick? If not, then you’re hampering your swim performance.
A strong kick bolsters body position, drives proper rotation and reduces drag, all critical for freestyle speed.
Here are 3 engaging kick sets – ideal for after your main set – that will unlock your kicking power.
PULL POWER
FINIS understands the unique needs of triathletes. Since 1995 they’ve produced innovative tools that will make you a faster triathlon swimmer.
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.
TriathlonWire readers get a 20% discount by using the coupon code TRIWIRE at checkout.
IRON PACE
Regardless of your fitness, you must nail your pacing to have a successful IRONMAN performance.
Coach Joe Friel offers battle-tested pacing advice for the swim, bike and run. Build your IRONMAN plan around these proven tips for perfect race day management.
STRONGER & LEANER
In this well-cited article, Darren Cadow explains why 5 grams of creatine daily – combined with strength training — is an effective nutritional strategies for avoiding age-related muscle loss.
The benefits include increased muscle strength and probable cognitive improvements.
QUICK HIITS:
- Legal Stacks
With all the recent press on banned super shoes, here’s a summary of the top carbon-plated options that will enhance your run but won’t get you DQ’d.
- Half Speed
Lock in a faster half marathon result with this race-pace interval workout that sharpens your cardiovascular system and entrains a higher leg turnover.
- Lionel’s Day at the Beach
Defending champ Lionel Sanders has raced the IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside many times. Join him as he presents his tips for mastering this challenging course (such as why he recommends bringing a goggle bag and how to manage the cold race start).
