Between gridlocked traffic, littering, and bad behavior, race week in Kona tests the limits of aloha. Here is what it's really like when thousands of triathletes take over our town.
As men and women reunite on the Big Island for a single-day showdown on October 10, dive into race news, expert data analysis, and exclusive contender profiles.
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Cassandre Beaugrand completed a clean sweep to win the women's WTCS title, while Vasco Vilaça secured his first men's world title despite a narrow sprint-finish loss to Matt Hauser in Pontevedra.
A new triathlon smartwatch that costs 25% less than its competitors, a sustainable product made from recycled wetsuits, and more. Here's what our editors keep reaching for in their training.
Across 140.6 grueling miles, you might only catch a fleeting high-five or a quick glimpse on the Queen K - but for these married Ironman triathletes, knowing their partner is on the same world championship course changes everything.
The rest of the industry gave up on women’s tri bikes. Liv didn’t - and the Avow Advanced SL is the proof.
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You might think you *need* to train seven days a week. You don't, explains mental health researcher Jill Colangelo.
Obsession, perfectionism, poor fueling, failing to take a day off - all these toxic habits make triathletes more susceptible to injuries.
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Do certain factors lead to a higher DNF rate at Ironman Races? Data guru Russell Cox analyzes athlete performance over the last 13 years in search of trends.
DNF: three letters nobody wants to see next to their name. It’s an acronym for “did not finish,” and for some athletes who have put in the time and effort to prepare for racing the 140.6 miles of an Ironman triathlon, it can be a real sting to not see the finish line. But as difficult as it might feel, it’s also more common than most assume. On average, 8% of the athletes on the start line at an Ironman will not finish the race.
In this article, we’ll take a look at data from the last 13 years of Ironman racing to find the highest and lowest DNF rates, as well as some of the factors that lead to these extremes. We’ll answer questions like “Who has a higher DNF rate in Ironman racing: men or women?” and “Does previous racing experience matter in making it to the finish line?”
