With organizers still waiting for confirmation of “public” funders for this year’s race, the board of directors for the World Triathlon Championship Series Montreal race has decided to cancel the race. “Unfortunately, as of last week, we did not receive sufficient confirmations from public funders regarding the WTCS to complete a responsible budgetary planning,” WTCS Montreal president Patrice Brunet wrote in an email. “Applications have been filed, but with most formal replies not having been received yet at this late date, our board is not prepared to move forward with such a big risk, as pu ..read more

We’ve all been there – the frenzied mass start, the disorienting chop and waves, the constant physical contact. Open water swimming can feel like a chaotic battle just to keep your head above water, let alone preserve energy for the bike and run. But what if you could turn this weakness into a strength? Here are 6 ways to do so: 1. Become a drafting pro: Practice swimming in tight packs during training to get comfortable with the physical contact and turbulence. Identify optimal drafting positions by reading the water flow and patterns of other swimmers. Utilize drafting to save five to 10 pe ..read more

There had been rumblings that a new nutrition partner was in the works for Ironman and Ironman 70.3 North American events – now it’s official. After a “soft launch” that saw Mortal Hydration with a booth and available on course at Ironman 70.3 Oceanside, Ironman has announced that the new product is “the official sports beverage and hydration partner for the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 North American Triathlon Series.” According to today’s release, “varieties of the Mortal Hydration Drink Mix will be available on course, giving athletes great tasting and effective hydration at Ironman and Ironman ..read more

I was trekking in Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia in January and had been without cell service for days when my Garmin suddenly went crazy. I’d just emerged from a deep valley onto a high, barren amphitheatre ringed by glacial mountains when the iPhone buried in my pack connected with a tower somewhere and my watch started to vibrate, a cascade of notifications tumbling down its face. “The Green Metro line is down in Montreal,” I told my husband. Montreal, 10,500 kilometres away. Well, how about that? Clearly, I needed to know. I am smitten by my Garmin, a Forerunner 955 Solar that ..read more

The 2024 supertri (formerly SuperLeague) season has been announced and it includes two races in the United States – supertri Boston and supertri Chicago. The series will then head back to Europe for the fourth edition of supertri London and third running of supertri Toulouse before rounding out the year with the final in NEOM, Saudi Arabia. Supertri bought the Chicago and New York Triathlon events  from Life Time last year. The New York race was cancelled for this year over issues with the city for a fall date, but the Chicago event is one of the largest triathlon races in the world with ..read more

Thankfully for millions of runners and triathletes around the globe, coffee can be enjoyed guilt-free as part of a healthy sports diet. Coffee contains nutrient-dense plant compounds called phytochemicals that promote health and offer strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Studies suggest coffee can actually improve heart-health. That said, high coffee/caffeine intakes can trigger pre-existing cardiovascular conditions such as atrial fibrillation. And, needless to say, coffee brimming with sugar, flavorings, cream and coffee whitener is not a part of this conversation. Scientifi ..read more

A leaked website had spilled the beans a few days ago, but it’s all official now – Ironman has announced a new event in Canada’s capital city of Ottawa that will take place on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Leaked! Ironman Ottawa to launch in 2025? Just a few hours from Lake Placid and Mont-Tremblant, Ottawa could well become an addition to the Lake Placid race, and a replacement to the Quebec event. Last year was the last running of Ironman Mont-Tremblant, and this year is the 25th anniversary of Ironman Lake Placid. Ironman signed a two-year extension of the its contract last year, with discussion ..read more

Yesterday we wrote about tubeless tires, and why you’re likely to be riding them in the future. Today we’re going to focus on hookless rims (pictured above is a hookless rim from Cadex), which is rapidly becoming the new standard on the wheel front. What is a hookless rim Here at Triathlon Magazine, we were first introduced to hookless rims a few years ago when Zipp launched its new 808 and 858 Firecrest wheel sets. (See below.) Zipp raises the bar with its new 808/858 Firecrest wheels Wheel manufacturers have been moving in this direction since the big push towards disc brakes allowed them ..read more

Making decisions that fly in the face of a prevailing trend is often seen as unwise. But to paraphrase author James Baldwin, those who say it can’t be done may be interrupted by those who are doing it, and succeeding. These days, triathlon headlines are dominated by big races, and even bigger series – like the Ironman Pro Series or the Professional Triathletes Organisation’s T100 Triathlon World Tour and, of course, the Olympics. But no one gets their start in the sport at these races. Instead, it’s the community races, like the 41-year-old Peach Classic Triathlon in Penticton, BC that is ofte ..read more

An unexpected leak on Ironman’s travel partner Nirvana’s website momentarily revealed an exciting addition to the Ironman calendar. On Friday, April 12, the events section briefly listed a new race set for Ottawa on Sunday, August 3, 2025. This date strategically aligns with the Civic Holiday on August 4 for most Canadians, providing a perfect long weekend for the event. Towards a second Ironman in Canada? The addition of an Ironman in Ottawa could reshape the triathlon landscape in Canada, especially following the recent discontinuation of Ironman Mont-Tremblant. Currently, Ironman Canada-Pen ..read more