Carefully Curated Triathlon News for August 13, 2026
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IN THIS EDITION…
- 3 benefits of hill running that you can’t get on the flats
- Boost bike speed in the 2 months before your race
- 7 tips for maintaining pool speed in open water
- How saddle position impacts cycling power
- 5 track workouts for IRONMAN runners
BIKE BOOST
Coach Rob Wilby unpacks how one of his athletes closed a 4 km/hr gap in her bike speed and posted a sub-12 hour IRONMAN finish. What’s more, she did it without improving her fitness.
If you’re interested in achieving a similar boost in race day cycling performance, then prioritize these 3 areas in the final 2 months prior to your event.
ON TRACK
Track workouts are a high-yield training tool for long-distance triathletes that reinforce speed, strength and pace management.
Learn how to leverage the power of repeats with these 5 interval sessions, each designed for a specific physiological adaptation.
OPEN SPEED
Pool speed doesn’t automatically transfer into open water. This speed loss usually comes down to technical adaptations most triathletes skip.
Coach Yan Busset examines why slower pool swimmers beat you out of the water on race day. He also offers 7 tips to ensure your proficiency in the pool can be fully expressed on race day.
AS THE CROW FLIES
Zoot, the original triathlon brand, recently released its PRISM Collection, the exclusive signature line of 5x world champion Craig “Crowie” Alexander.
This signature collection reflects Crowie’s perspective as a world class performer who still lives and breathes triathlon every day. It integrates Zoot’s latest apparel technology and is designed for men and women who are committed to racing faster.
Don’t miss out! Crowie’s limited edition PRISM Collection is available for just a few more weeks. TriathlonWire readers get 15% off their purchase with coupon code TRIWIRE2026.
GO UP
A powerful strategy for building triathlon fitness, hill running delivers 3 unique adaptations that flat terrain training cannot replicate.
Effective hill training combines a variety of workouts, each tailored for specific physiological systems and race goals. Here are 4 hill sessions that will produce measurable improvement within four weeks, while reducing overuse injuries by up to 40%.
EXPLOSIVE RESULTS
As we age, power declines twice as fast as strength if we don’t intentionally train to maintain it.
Power is critically important for long distance triathletes. Improving it raises your ceiling on the bike and enhances running economy.
Here’s a 4-stage plyometric progression by coach Dan Go that will safely and systematically build your power with just 2 sessions per week.
QUICK HIITS:
- Saddled with Power
Your bike saddle acts as a fulcrum that can help generate up to 30 watts of additional power when properly configured. Learn the 5 factors of effective saddle position and how to balance them to maximize your cycling output.
- Crank Science
Shorter crank arms might be your answer for faster bike splits. They open your hip angle and allow you to stay in an aero position longer. Join Phil Mosley as he explains how to determine if shorter cranks are right for you.
- Re Formed
While there’s no single perfect running form, coach Greg McMillan believes nearly every runner can modify their mechanics to perform better and stay injury-free. Check out his 4 biomechanical variables of running form that can be fine-tuned for faster results.
