Carefully Curated Triathlon News for July 31, 2025
IN THIS EDITION…
- How to lift for strength, not size
- 7-step system for bulletproof running
- Signs of overreaching & overtraining
- 5 benefits of counting freestyle strokes
- Sam Long’s 3 killer tips for exceptional cycling
COUNT IT OUT
To improve your freestyle, sometimes old-school low-tech habits work best.
Coach Olivier Poirier-Leroy makes the case for his favorite OG training exercise by revealing the 5 powerful benefits of counting your strokes.
Doing so will make you more present during your laps, more mindful of your technique and encourage you to swim long and strong during the entire workout.
LONG IN THE SADDLE
Sam Long, the self-proclaimed “strongest legs in triathlon,” offers up 3 key tips for improving your cycling.
He goes into notable detail on how to schedule your cycling sessions and make the most of your limited training time.
Despite his hyperbolic intro, the Big Unit delivers actionable advice that age groupers can immediately use.
PILLARS OF RESILIENCE
The best way to achieve success in long distance running is by maintaining injury-free training consistency.
Coach and PT Chris Johnson shares his 7-step system for healthier & faster running.
Adopt his enlightened approach to training to lock in many years of progress in your fitness and performance
KONA ACCOMMODATIONS
Everyone knows that accommodations in Kailua-Kona are painfully expensive during IRONMAN Race Week but – thanks to our special relationship with the Pacific 19 Hotel – you can score a prime room for up to 30% off.
This recently renovated property is located on-course on Palani Hill within easy walking distance to the pier, expo and restaurants.
It also offers secure parking, an on-site bike mechanic, laundry services and pool. Pacific 19 is the perfect base for triathletes and their guests.
Use this link to go straight to the booking page and secure your discount with promo code TRIWIRE. This property sells out fast, so act now!
OVERDONE
As triathletes, we’re familiar with being tired and fatigued much of the time. But are we overtrained?
Learn the 5 most common myths about overtraining, how it differs from overreaching and how to recognize its warning signs to know when to back off and recover.
STRENGTH NOT SIZE
Triathletes often worry that upper body strength training will result in unwanted weight gain.
Dr. Matt Smith dispels this concern by identifying the 5 variables that contribute to muscle growth, and explains why triathletes have little need to worry about bulking up.
He also shares the 3 movement patterns that will make you a stronger triathlete and outlines his proven blueprint for how to train for strength, not size.
QUICK HIITS:
- Bucket List
If you’re dreaming of participating in a truly epic race next season, then use this list of the world’s 31 best triathlons compiled by the experts at 220 Triathlon Magazine.
- Run Tired
Running on tired legs is one of the signature characteristics of triathlon. Learn how to master this vital skill by listening to this insightful conversation with 4x world champion Mirinda “Rinny” Carfrae and super run coach Bobby McGee.
