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How Far Are You Going to Swim?

It wasn’t long after I started following that I read about Linsey Corbin’s 10,000 yard birthday celebration swim. My first thought was “that’s stupid.” My second thought was “I want to do it!” Read more

Ironman Etiquette: The Rules

In accordance with ‘Ironman Triathlon’ etiquette, rules and bye-laws, we would kindly ask all endurance athletes to obey the following: Read more

Bevan Checks In from IM Busselton

Hi guys. Not my day today at Ironman Busselton…

Had a good swim and rode into the overall age group lead, putting minutes into the field very comfortably under AeT1 and low HR. I then hit a bump in the road at the 70km mark and clicked my hip out and pinched a nerve. This stopped me from using my right leg (20-30% max) for the next 70km. I mainly peddaled with one leg and stopped a few times to try to fix it as didn’t want to DNF. I finally got average at around the 140km mark and rode home moderately but conservatively. I was still on an OK time but felt unable to run with the hip. Rather than DNF, I walked home.

Not my day – the age group win and a Kona spot were there for the taking. Off now to get a CT-US and a cortisone shot into the hip.

The Race Shorts and Tri Jersey were fantastic. Thanks for your help and support!

Cheers bevan.

What a Cardiologist Thinks About...

My first consideration when choosing my race kit for the recent Paris marathon was to ask my sponsors. My wife said that she didn’t care. Second, aesthetics. I looked through my wardrobe searching for something that complemented… Read more

2012 Product Range Unveiled

You’ve got a chance right now. While everyone else has their eyes on celebrating the holidays and doing all their year end rituals, you can make a commitment. You can make your New Year’s resolution almost a full month early. Here’s what you can commit to for 2012: you’re going to be racing in killer triathlon apparel. Read more

Triathlon Photography Tip #1

Get as close to the action as you can. If you can’t, maybe your camera can. Extend your arm as far as possible into the course, focus manually at a certain distance, point the camera to the action and fire away as the athletes pass by the intended focal point.

Just make sure you hold the camera secure and don’t impede the athletes…

Happy shooting!
Peter De Schryver

Planning an Injury-Free Season

You Junkies will be all too familiar with the enjoyment that training brings when it is done right. Unfortunately, many of us also know that anguish of sitting out whilst a stress fracture heals… Read more

8 Tips to Battle Training Blues

Taking a bit long to get back into the swing of things? That break going longer than it was supposed to, with no injuries to blame? Hitting the snooze button too much or just lost your training mojo? Well here are a few tips to get things going. Read more

Why We Use Sportwool(TM)

Sportwool(TM) is a quantum leap forward in clothing technology. It incorporates an exceptionally sophisticated temperature and moisture management system to maximize wearer comfort no matter what the activity or climactic conditions, creating the ideal environment for maximum performance. Read more

Review on EverymanTRI.com

We are happy to announce we have managed to grace the digital pages of leading tri blog EverymanTRI.com. According to them, the endurance Junkie Sportwool Tri Suit takes triathlon tech to the next level. Read more