Carefully Curated Triathlon News for July 10, 2025
IN THIS EDITION…
- 20 tips to swim 1:30 per 100m (or better)
- More time or watts? Which is better for bike intervals?
- 9 modules for more efficient run training
- How important is body weight for tri performance?
- Clarifying the benefits (and risks) of cold plunges
WEIGHTY ISSUES
Triathletes often obsess over losing body weight, thinking that lighter is better. But is that really the case?
Coach Simon Olney delivers a data-driven analysis of how weight affects the 3 disciplines of triathlon. The results will surprise you (especially in cycling).
Over-emphasis on weight loss can lead to injury, malnutrition and burnout. Learn why you’re better served by focusing on lean, functional strength to reach your performance goals.
INTERVAL PROGRESSION
When planning cycling intervals, when should we add more time vs. more watts?
Coach Brendan Housler addresses this fundamental question and talks us through how to progress in 4 key bike interval workouts.
BREAKTHROUGH PACE
Former elite triathlete and coach Lukas Siska believes anyone can swim 1:30 per 100m (or faster), and he provides 20 tips to help get you there.
Included are practical technical instruction, advice on constructive mindset and insights on the training process… all of which will guide you to a breakthrough in freestyle speed.
MORE ENERGY, LESS SUGAR
It’s peak summer training season, and the perfect time to restock your sports nutrition with UCAN drinks, gels and bars.
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With zero sugars and zero stimulants, UCAN provides sustained fuel and supports sharp mental focus with no stomach upset… even when you’re maximizing caloric intake.
Load up on everything you need to fuel your summer training at unbeatable prices.
RUN THESE 3
Coach Andy Brodziak shares how to mix-and-match 9 run sessions to improve your triathlon running.
These workouts include hill reps, sub-threshold sessions and negative split runs.
What makes his approach so clever is how he efficiently combines training modules so you run just 3 workouts per week.
COLD CONFUSION
Ice baths are not a good idea for building muscle. Cold water immersion immediately following a gym session disrupts the key inflammatory response vital for desired training adaptation.
However, endurance athletes can benefit from ice baths. By reducing the severity of post-exercise muscle soreness, a cold plunge can help you get to the next workout more quickly to ensure training consistency.
QUICK HIITS:
- Lots of Easy
By evaluating the training of world-class endurance athletes, Steve Magness clarifies what intensity promotes true aerobic development. Simple in concept; challenging to execute.
- Lose It
High performance personal trainer Dan Go demystifies fat loss with his 5 reasons why you’re not losing weight. These insights (except for #2!) can help triathletes finally reach their desired race weight.
- Hot Choices
By now you know the benefits of heat training: lowered blood pressure, amplified immune system and improved response to heat stress. Jessica Atencio studied dry sauna, infrared sauna and hot tubs… and reveals the modality that worked best for athletes.
