Triathlete Magazine

Your crank length might be affecting way more than just comfort on the bike. From hip angle to cadence to aero position, this guide breaks down how the right setup can completely change your ride - and your run off the bike.
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Think Ironman's tourism dollars are an automatic win for the Big Island? It’s more complicated than that, writes triathlete and Kailua-Kona resident Sara Stover.

From closed roads, strained infrastructure, and lost wages to the disruption of daily life and sacred cultural spaces, local residents bear a bigger cost to host the Ironman World Championship.

Before you assume the island should just be grateful for the tourist dollars, take a moment to read the article at the link in the comments and understand what life is really like for the people who call Kailua-Kona home year-round - and how we, as visitors, can show up with gratitude and respect.

What happens when the Instagram algorithm points a teenage softball player toward triathlon? For 18-year-old Francesca DelPresto, it led to a 10:18:22 Ironman debut, a 3:40 marathon, and second in her age group.
Now, she’s preparing to be the youngest racer in Kona.
At the link in the comments, find out how she did it and what she’s hoping for at the Ironman World Championship and beyond.

A box jellyfish swarm is due off Kona this weekend, just days before the 2026 Ironman World Championship. Ironman has already cut Sunday's Hoʻala Training Swim in half.
We talk through why this is occurring and spoke with Dr. Adam Ankrum, an ER physician on Hawaiʻi Island and a Kona finisher himself, who has treated bad cases, to talk through what every triathlete in Kona needs to know before getting in the water. Link in the comments!

13 Bucket-List Triathlons That'll Change Your Life

Whether it’s epic scenery, a killer challenge, or both, the editors of Triathlete present 13 of the best bucket-list triathlon events in the world.

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Box Jellyfish Bloom in Kona: What Ironman Triathletes Need to Know

A box jellyfish bloom has decided to crash the 2026 Ironman World Championship course just before race week. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe - and why your race-day dreams aren’t sunk just yet.

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"Oh, I can’t do that.” Linda Ashmore wants that sentence out of everyone’s vocabulary.
From once being barred from racing farther than 150 yards because she was a girl, to surviving breast cancer and taking up triathlon at 68, to now arriving in Kona as the only woman in her age group.
Her story and approach to training might change how you think about your circumstances - and what you’re still capable of.
Read her inspirational story at the link in the comments.

This weekend’s swim from coach Sara McLarty is built on a pattern you’ll remember after one look: 2, 4, 6, 8.
Each round has its own job, from IM to build efforts to strong finishing reps. Can you hold your pace all the way through the 8s?
The full workout is at the link in the comments!

Tri Stuff You Should Know

Your training plan told you what workouts to do - but that's not all it takes to race a triathlon! From how to put on a tri wetsuit to how to transition between swim, bike, and run, these resources will help you practice the little things that will make your race go off without a hitch.

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The most memorable moments in Kona history don't always come from the winners. They come from the athletes whose journeys inspire and showcase the best of humanity.
These five finishes remind us why we love this race. Link in the comments!