IN THIS EDITION…

  • 7 areas for open water gains
  • 5 strength exercises that improve your cycling
  • Warning: new rules for bike hydration systems
  • 5 hard truths most runners ignore
  • Why interval timing is so important

TIMED TO PERFECTION

Injecting higher intensity intervals into Zone 2 bike sessions is a powerful strategy for reaping maximal benefits from your workout.

However, the timing of when you perform these intervals is important.

Learn why “intervals first, endurance second” is the ideal way to structure your workout for optimal training stress.

1 PERCENTERS

By focusing on these 7 facets of open water swimming, coach Nick de Meyer promises a bundle of marginal gains that combine for meaningful race day savings.

Experiment with his tips, drills and sample workouts for a series of one-percent gains… They’ll add up to huge improvements in your open water performance. 

ESSENTIAL GEAR

In 1995 FINIS revolutionized swim training by introducing the first center-mount snorkel. Since then, it’s become an essential tool for improving freestyle technique.

By stabilizing your head, a swim snorkel allows you to focus on precise stroke mechanics and body alignment.

FINIS offers 5 different snorkels to choose from, all with unmatched comfort and stability. You’re guaranteed to find one that’s perfect for you.

Be sure to use coupon code TRIWIRE at checkout, for 20% off all your FINIS gear and accessories.

LIFTED CYCLING

Studies have unequivocally shown that heavy strength training produces increased power output and improved fatigue resistance critical to long distance triathlon.

Learn the 5 strength training exercises that will elevate your cycling.  You’ll also hear from physiologist Bent Rønnestad, who outlines the minimum effective dose of weight training for the results you want.

HARD TRUTHS

Becoming a proficient triathlon runner requires an elusive balance of hard work, consistency and patience.

To accelerate your progress, coach David Liira shares 5 hard truths that most distance runners ignore.

Follow his blueprint and you’ll save time, reduce injury and improve your run splits.

QUICK HIITS:

  • Bottle Logic
    World Triathlon’s curious (and poorly thought out) new rules regarding bike hydration systems limit the options for triathletes who own many popular bikes.  What’s going on here?