Carefully Curated Triathlon News for June 11, 2026
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IN THIS EDITION…
- Your new pre-race dryland warm-up
- 6 factors that shape a winning pacing plan
- When and how to implement heat acclimation training
- 7 practical tips for open water racing
- How to minimize and manage DOMS
HOT STUFF
The science is clear: heat acclimation is one of the most accessible performance enhancing activities triathletes can add to their training programs. It helps you perform better in the heat, feel more comfortable, and recover faster.
Whether using active or passive tactics, here are 6 benefits you can expect from heat training and why it’s so important for summertime races.
Learn how and when to use these proven protocols in this enlightening article by coach Adam Pulford.
ART OF OPEN
Effective triathlon swimming is not about pool-perfect technique. It’s about efficient, race-ready mechanics that hold up in a wetsuit and leave your legs fresh for the bike.
In this video one of our favorite coaches, Brenton Ford, presents his 7 practical tips for open water triathlon swimming that are guaranteed to improve your race results.
PACE PLAN
Modern triathlon pacing is a data-driven science that treats the event’s 3 disciplines as a series of interconnected energy management problems.
Consider these 6 inputs that define a winning pacing strategy. If your race day plan is based on these factors, you’ll set yourself up for the best performance possible.
PRISM COLLECTION
Zoot, the original triathlon brand, just released its PRISM Collection, the exclusive signature line of 5x world champion Craig “Crowie” Alexander.
My PRISM line is inspired by that moment when the complex elements of triathlon converge into a singular flow state,” stated Alexander. “That’s when legendary performances happen.”
This limited edition 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.
Elevate your performance and style by upgrading to Zoot… and be sure to use coupon code TRIWIRE2026 for 15% off your purchase.
SORE SPORT
The delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) we’ve all experienced after a long run or interval workout is caused by microscopic tears in muscle fibers that trigger inflammation.
Coach Amber Sayer outlines 7 tactics for preventing DOMS and offers 5 tips for managing DOMS when it occurs.
By following this advice, you’ll minimize the disruption caused by DOMS and be better able to maintain your training consistency.
BAND OF SWIMMERS
Resistance bands offer triathletes an efficient means of warming up before a race or workout.
Coach Ben Russell details his 5-minute pre-swim activation routine that will wake up your arms and shoulders, and get the blood flowing so you’re ready to perform.
QUICK HIITS:
- Where You Stand
With the season already nearly half over, now’s a great time to compare how your IRONMAN performances match up against others in your age group. You can even estimate if you’re fast enough to qualify for Kona.
- Deep Breath
Tymewear’s VitalPro breathing measurement device now integrates with Wahoo ELEMNT bike computers, displaying ventilatory threshold data (VT1/VT2) in real time. This allows a new level of training precision to help optimize pacing and avoid overtraining.
- Heart Choices
Masters runners can significantly slow the age-related decline in cardiovascular performance from 10% per decade to just 5% through continued vigorous training. This makes optimized aging in triathlon more about lifestyle choices than inevitable decline.
