News & Racing Race Preview – Ironman 70.3 Oceanside Ironman 70.3 Oceanside, is a favourite among the pros thanks to its beautiful setting and great course. Thanks to the race’s popularity, Ironman 70.3 Oceanside is one of the most competitive triathlons in the world, outside of a world championship. I really missed not racing in Oceanside last year. By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
News & Racing Race Preview: Ironman South Africa In just two weeks, a huge field of men and women will head to the picturesque yet gruelling Ironman Africa Championship to try and either cross the line, win, or qualify for one of 75 Kona slots up for grabs. This year Daniela Ryf is in the mix and we think she may be able […] By Shawn Smith • 5 min read
Interviews Eric’s real life shown in only a few minutes Eric Lagerstrom is one of America’s top triathletes, but he’s different to most. Not only is Lagerstrom sponsored by Red Bull, he records much of his life as a triathlete on film; from daily training runs to a visit to the physical therapist. You’ve never seen the life of a triathlete quite like thi By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Training Heart Rate Monitoring Can Show If You’re Training Is Working Exercise physiologists Plews and Prof explain how heart rate variability (HRV) can guide and optimize athletes' training effectiveness and adaptation. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
News & Racing Dan Plews Rockets Past Many Pro’s at Ironman New Zealand to win his age group Dan Plews is a world-class coach plus an age group Ironman athlete who rocketed ahead of many pros at the Ironman NZ in Taupo. Trizone caught up with Plews to see how he managed such a phenomenal result on March 4th. “It’s quite a big commitment to do an Ironman every year, so I try […] By Shawn Smith • 6 min read
Photo: Iri Greco / BrakeThrough Media Interviews Romain Guillaume rediscovers the enjoyment of triathlon Romain Guillaume was suffering burnout and had lost his love of triathlon last year, but he’s rediscovered his passion thanks to a new training regime. After winning Ironman 70.3 South Africa last month, Trizone caught up with Romain to talk about his new found love of the sport. “Finally, I’m back By Shawn Smith • 6 min read
Juggling Triathlon with Work, Study and Life – I Don’t Know How They Do It Dan Wilson and Annabel Luxford balance professional triathlon with work and study, and we just don’t know how they do it. We caught up with the impressive athletes to chat about their work/life/sport balance, and learn what motivates them to keep up their crazy schedules. “I combine working three da By Shawn Smith • 5 min read
Race Recap – Ironman 70.3 Subic Bay Swiss Ruedi Wild and Czech Radka Kahlefeldt won the IRONMAN 70.3 Subic Bay in the Philippines last weekend amidst a field thick with seasoned pros. Trizone looks at how these fierce races played out. Subic Bay 70.3 Men’s swim In the pristine Subic Bay of the Philippines, a fierce Aussie field of Sam By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
Lionel Sanders and Haley Chura win Ironman 70.3 Buenos Aires Lionel Sanders and Haley Chura were victorious at Buenos Aires 70.3 last weekend in two nail-biting races. While Sanders was tipped to win, American Haley Chura beat favourite Kimberley Morrison in an exciting race largely dominated by South American locals. Buenos Aires 70.3 Men’s swim The race sta By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
News & Racing Dan Wilson and Annelise Jeffries ran to victory in Mooloolaba Mooloolaba was scorching hot as some of Australia’s best pros geared up for the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival’s 25th Anniversary last weekend. Annelise Jeffries strides to the podium in Mooloolaba Annelise Jeffries is well-versed in racing triathlon in the heavy Queenstown heat, as she used to train By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
Aaron Royle takes bronze – Photo Credit: Janos Schmitd / ITU Media Interviews Aaron Royle sets sail on a new course Aaron Royle has made huge changes in the past few months. From finally succumbing to a frustrating plantar fascia injury, to changing coaches, he’s starting afresh in 2017. Trizone caught up with the Olympian to see what sparked these huge changes. Closure on Rio sparks change “For a long time, I di By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
News & Racing Race Preview: Ironman 70.3 Buenos Aires IRONMAN 70.3 Buenos Aires is IRONMAN’s answer to the surging popularity of triathlon in South America, and is a hugely popular, well-run event. Set in the somewhat fancy suburb of Tigre, this event is flat, fun and full of spectators lining the streets. Course Review Swim This swim is known for bein By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
Abu Dhabi: 2017 ITU Men’s Race Recap The new ITU Abu Dhabi course with its exciting mid-swim pontoon climb and dive made for a thrilling start to the ITU season. Trizone revisits last weekend’s race and Gomez’s win after a disappointing swim. Dense championship field set for a ferocious race The men’s starting line was stacked with mul By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
Abu Dhabi: 2017 Women’s Race ITU Abu Dhabi was always going to be an exciting race, thanks to its brand new course utilising the F1 race track, but no one could have guessed it would end in such spectacular fashion. Trizone revisits the women’s race from last weekend. Emotions ran high as Kiwi Angela Hewitt took to the starting By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
Interviews Charlotte McShane has overcome the heat & is set for a huge 2017 After placing third in the suffocating heat at the ITU World Championships in 2016, and gracing the cover of Australian Triathlete this month, it’s clear 2017 is shaping to be Charlotte Mcshane’s time to shine. Trizone caught up with this inspiring athlete to talk confidence, heat exhaustion and how By Shawn Smith • 5 min read
TED2016 – Dream, February 15-19, 2016, Vancouver Convention Center, Vancouver, Canada. Photo: Marla Aufmuth / TED Athlete inspired TED talks TED offers endless inspiration for athletes but with so many talks compiled online, it’s hard to know where to look. Trizone has found the best, most motivational talks for triathletes looking for that extra push. Janine Shepherd – A broken body isn’t a broken person Athletes struggling with i By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
Ironman New Zealand – Women’s Recap IRONMAN New Zealand was full of excitement in the women’s race this year, with five-time winner Meredith Kessler disappointed with a third place finish. Trizone recaps this thrilling race from last weekend in Taupo. Ironman New Zealand 2017 Swim The women’s swim started fiercely as early morning dar By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
News & Racing Ironman New Zealand – Men’s Recap IRONMAN New Zealand, voted the world’s favourite IRONMAN race by athletes, saw an exciting men’s race dominated by local Kiwi athletes. Trizone recaps the exciting IRONMAN NZ Men’s race from last weekend. Kiwis dominate the podium in 2017 Brendan Currie, who lives in the mountains of Wanaka, New Zea By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
Interviews Melissa Hauschildt overcomes all odds to win Mel Hauschildt is one of Australia’s most successful triathletes, but has faced a tough few years laced with injuries. Trizone caught up with Mel to chat about running through searing pain, her start in triathlon and her incredible mental outlook. Hauschildt’s 2016 in a nutshell “Not finishing Kona By Shawn Smith • 6 min read
Super League Triathlon: Elimination-style race debuts in March 2017 Only the very best in triathlon have been invited to join the inaugural Super League Triathlon, a new race league that debuts with its men’s race on March 17th, 18th and 19th on Hamilton Island. Trizone caught up with Super League Triathlon co-founder Christ McCormack to discuss the new fixture on t By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
News & Racing Race Preview: 2017 Ironman New Zealand With its exceptional views, gruelling hills and 40 spots up for grabs at Kona 2017, IRONMAN New Zealand is just a week away. Here’s all the info you need about this exciting race. Course Review Ironman New Zealand Swim The swim in one of the world’s largest fresh water lakes is super straightforward By Shawn Smith • 5 min read
Tim Reed: The Most Interesting World 70.3 Champion Opens Up Tim Reed is the Ironman 70.3 World Champion, and along the way he has learned a huge amount about how to approach life as an athlete. Trizone caught up with Tim to chat about training, crippling nerves, Kona and his identity within the sport. “It’s definitely a career highlight, but it’s still a job By Shawn Smith • 6 min read
Interviews Jake Birtwhistle: Back to work and ready for 2017 Jake Birtwhistle is focusing on the WTS circuit and preparing for Commonwealth Games selection this year. He recently took four weeks off from training to rest and has since returned to training to work on improving his swim and run techniques and overall technique in the sport. By Shawn Smith • 4 min read
News & Racing Triathlon’s best coaching duo Dr Daniel Plews and Prof Paul Laursen are driven by one thing Dr. Daniel Plews and Professor Paul Laursen, renowned for coaching top triathletes using a data-driven, scientific approach, are set to revolutionize triathlon coaching with new technology. By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
