Carefully Curated Triathlon News for April 23, 2026
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IN THIS EDITION…
- How to find your optimal aerobar height
- 3 interval sessions for faster climbing
- How to apply the Norwegian Method to your training
- 6 elements of perfect freestyle position
- 3 core exercises for better run economy
LIKE AN ARROW
As coach Yan Busset explains, the foundation of freestyle speed is a solid, streamlined body position. This requires a full-body active stretch, not a passive, loose glide.
Learn the 6 elements of a perfect arrow position, and the drills that will help you fully harness the power and maintain speed through all aspects of your stroke.
BAR CLASS
To improve aerodynamic efficiency, many triathletes lower their aerobars.
However, go too low and you can inadvertently cause losses in oxygen consumption and power, and create unwanted physiological stress that raises heart rate.
Find the ideal height of your aerobars with this at-home test. It will help you dial-in a position that produces the optimal combination of power, heart rate, RPE and comfort.
LONG & FAST
Founded in Kona in 1983, Zoot is the original triathlon brand. Today it’s the global leader in technical and stylish multisports apparel.
Zoot offers a wide array of products for swim, bike and run, including Sam Long’s exciting new Elements Collection.
This exclusive signature line offers a complete range of cutting edge products for triathletes of all abilities.
Elevate your performance and style by upgrading to Zoot… and be sure to use coupon code TRIWIRE2026 for 15% off your purchase.
RUN CORE
It turns out that running is a connected, whole-body movement. Recent research indicates that a weak core is the main cause of reduced running economy when athletes struggle late in a marathon.
As the core fatigues, stability is lost and the torso leaks energy. This often results in 4 sloppy movements above the waist that significantly compromise biomechanics.
Fortify your core with these 3 dynamic exercises. They’ll help you maintain form and speed for the entirety of the race.
EPHEMERAL FITNESS
When we stop exercising due to illness or injury, detraining doesn’t happen all at once. Instead, your body experiences a 5-step cascade of physiological changes that progressively erodes our fitness.
To slow the decline during a layoff, follow these strategies.
Detraining is inevitable. Understand its physiology, and you’ll mitigate the loss of fitness and bounce back more quickly.
QUICK HIITS:
- Polka Dots
Riding uphill reveals weaknesses fast but, fortunately, is quite trainable. Here are 3 interval sessions to improve your climbing speed and make you a more versatile triathlete.
- High Octane Audit
If you’ve ever bonked on a long run, then it’s time to audit your nutrition strategy. Start with these 6 common fueling mistakes and their fixes.
- Like a Viking
Learn how to apply the tenets of the hottest trend in endurance training with The Norwegian Method Applied by Dr. Marius Bakken. By mastering your training intensity you’ll harness the power of consistency, which is vital for ongoing improvement.
