Trizone (Page 64)

Ironman Makes Big Changes to 2019 Pro Qualifications

Ironman is returning from a points-based system to a slot qualifying system for professional triathletes, which begins in the 2019 qualifying year. For Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, qualifying begins on 9th September 2018. For the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Nice, France, it beg

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

Training

Women Are Naturally More Fit Than Men, Study Shows

Contrary to expectations, young women showcased quicker V̇O2 dynamics during submaximal treadmill exercise compared to men, challenging prior beliefs about gender differences in aerobic system dynamics.

By Shawn Smith • 1 min read

News & Racing

The Australia Day Aquathon is set for huge one come Friday 26 January

The annual MMJ Australia Day Aquathon at beautiful Wollongong harbour, a short 80k south of Sydney, continues to be the ‘one aquathon’ not to miss. 2018 ushers in the events 19th edition which has grown to become the nation’s largest swim and run, -drawing a huge field made up of elites, age grouper

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

News & Racing

Ironman: Pro Qualifying for Ironman and 70.3 World Championship Returns to Slot-based Allocations for 2019

Beginning with the 2019 qualifying year for both the IRONMAN® World Championship and IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship, the KPR and 70.3PR will no longer be used as the qualifying systems for the professional field. The current points-based system will be replaced by and return to a slot qualifying

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

News & Racing

Challenge: Salvador is your next international triathlon destination

One of the greatest triathlon competitions series in the world, the CHALLENGEFAMILY, is now approaching Salvador, the capital of Bahia. The new race and its usual side events for the entire family will take place in the weekend of October 20 and 21, 2018, at the Itapua area. The middle-distance even

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

Gear & Tech

Tacx’s Magnum Indoor Trainer is a Running & Cycling Treadmill That Has Triathletes Excited

Tacx has released a new smart indoor trainer for triathletes, runners, and cyclists. The Magnum Smart’s treadmill allows you to train on your own bicycle and ride on inclines of up to 15 degrees. It doubles as a running treadmill. The most remarkable thing about this all-in-one trainer is the number

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

Training

Should Triathletes Get Regular Heart Tests and Should You Care About Myocardial Fibrosis?

A new German study indicates a potential link between male triathletes and the heart condition myocardial fibrosis; however, the study's limited scope calls for more research.

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

News & Racing

THECHAMPIONSHIP 2018 will showcase a new experience not just for the pros – but for the entire family

CHALLENGEFAMILY’s THECHAMPIONSHIP 2018 has announced that a variety of entertaining and innovative side events will be showcased at the flagship race in Samorin, Slovakia, further positioning CHALLENGEFAMILY as the race series for the whole triathlon family. THECHAMPIONSHIP 2018 will take place June

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

Gear & Tech

Review: Is the Orca Predator Wetsuit Too Much for The Average Age Grouper?

Before I start, the question I'm going to try an answer is; Is the Orca Predator wetsuit suitable for anyone, and anyone I mean age-group athletes? But before I start I have to admit that I took up triathlon, at the start of my mid-life crisis, so swimming never came, and it still doesn’t, na

By David Deakin • 4 min read

12-Months On – Has Triathlon Australia’s CEO Miles Stewart Made Inroads?

Miles Stewart last spoke to Trizone 12 months ago about the importance of young talent in Australian triathlon, and Commonwealth Games selection shows his mission has continued in a big way. Trizone caught up with Stewart to better understand the choice of youth over experience in Australian triathl

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

News & Racing

Australia’s Talent School Survives Hot and Humid Super Sprint Weekend

Australia’s finest young triathletes battled the searing Gold Coast sun and energy-sapping humidity to survive the Super Sprint weekend, the opening round of the 2017-2018 Junior Triathlon Series at Runaway Bay. The four-day race schedule tested the 270 youngsters in the Youth, Junior and Under 23 c

By Shawn Smith • 4 min read

News & Racing

Norseman and the XTRI WORLD TOUR gets to Chile with PATAGONMAN XTRI 2018

A very special race will take place on December 9th, 2018 in Chile, specifically in the Aysén Region: the PATAGONMAN XTRI, an amazing competition in Patagonia that you cannot miss! The event is part of the XTRI WORLD TOUR CIRCUIT (prospect race) and it’s supported by Norseman, the successful and har

By Shawn Smith • 6 min read

News & Racing

International Triathlon Union Releases New Rules for 2018

The executive board of the International Triathlon Union (ITU) met in Edmonton and approved a few new rules for triathlon competitions under their umbrella. The restrictions take effect on 10th January 2018. Some of the new rules govern behaviour on the course. Others change the way triathletes are

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

Opinion

Tour de France Star Chris Froome Fails WADA Drug Test – Why is This Important for Triathletes?

Quick summary: Britain’s star cyclist and quadruple Tour de France champion, Chris Froome, tested positive for twice the permitted limit of the asthma drug, Salbutamol, when he won the Vuelta a Espana in September. This could cause him to lose his title. It could also mean a 12-month ban from the sp

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

News & Racing

Casting for Season Two of “Ironman: Quest for Kona” Now Open

IRONMAN announced today that applications for the second season of “IRONMAN: Quest for Kona”, are now being accepted globally. The series, which just finished airing its first full season on NBCSN and Red Bull TV to positive reviews, is scheduled to air in 2018 and will profile ten athletes from aro

By Shawn Smith • 1 min read

News & Racing

TBI Calls for “Triathletes Choice” Best-of Events Nominees

Triathlon Business International is scouring the world looking for triathlon events that are the “Triathletes Choice” for best-of races in four categories: large event; small event; bucket-list event; and best intro event for beginners. Triathletes Choice event winners will be honored at the 2018 An

By Shawn Smith • 1 min read

Gear & Tech

The Sufferfest Releases New Yoga for Cyclists and Triathletes

The Sufferfest, a comprehensive training platform for cyclists and triathletes, announced the release of 10 new Yoga for Cyclists videos as part of The Sufferfest Training System for iOS, macOS, and Windows. Developed in partnership with Abi Carver of Yoga 15, these new sessions are designed to buil

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

News & Racing

Challenge Welcomes a New Additon To The Family With Challenge Riccione

CHALLENGEFAMILY has announced a brand new race in its global series as CHALLENGERICCIONE, a race set held in one of the most historic cities in Italy, will replace CHALLENGERIMINI. Debuting on 6th May, 2018, CHALLENGERICCIONE will maintain most of its original characteristics associated with CHALLEN

By Shawn Smith • 1 min read

Gear & Tech

What to Buy Your Friend For Christmas if They’re a Triathlete

Choosing Christmas presents for triathletes can seem overwhelming with so many great products out there, so we’ve curated the best products in triathlon this year. Our list caters to all budgets starting from just $5, listed lowest to highest. Heart Rate Variability App Price: Team pro pricing start

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

News & Racing

BMC-Vifit Sport Pro Triathlon Team powered by Uplace presents team line up for 2018

2018: a new milestone for the team as BMC continues its title sponsorship and FrieslandCampina’s sports nutrition brand Vifit Sport becomes the new name sponsor; BMC-Vifit Sport Pro Triathlon Team powered by Uplace outlines ambitious targets and presents team roster for 2018 Eight athletes confirmed

By Shawn Smith • 5 min read

News & Racing

ITU Launches the Triathlon Mixed Relay Series

ITU is pleased to announce the launch of the new Mixed Relay Series, with two events in 2018. The Series will make its official debut in Nottingham on June 7, as part of the Leeds World Triathlon Series, with the athletes having another chance of earning points for the Mixed Relay Olympic Qualificat

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

News & Racing

Challenge Family Announces Challenge Daytona for 2018

CHALLENGE FAMILY, Case Imagine and Daytona International Speedway today announced the launch of CHALLENGE DAYTONA. The international professional middle-distance triathlon and accompanying triathlon festival will take place at the iconic Daytona International Speedway on December 8th and 9th, 2018.

By Shawn Smith • 2 min read

News & Racing

Australia’s top young triathletes chase $10,000 travel and sponsorship support

More than 250 of Australia’s most exciting young triathletes will converge onto the Gold Coast this weekend to kick start the 2017-18 Australian Junior Triathlon Series as they vie for $10,000 in travel support and sponsorship. The popular and unique Super Sprint Race Weekend at Runaway Bay, with th

By Shawn Smith • 3 min read

Gear & Tech

CeramicSpeed Introduces Oversized Pulley Wheel System for Campagnolo

The Campagnolo riders have been requesting this for a while now, and CeramicSpeed are happy and proud to announce that their popular Oversized Pulley Wheel System (OSPW) is now available in a version compatible with Campagnolo. The OSPW for Campagnolo comes in a 13/19-tooth version with both coated

By Shawn Smith • 1 min read