35 Years of Ironman Stats: Bike Aerodynamics
In this installment we return to the curious case of the Kona bike splits. We previously enquired why the (male) athletes aren’t putting more power…
Analysis
VIDEO: Things NOT to do in Transition
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35 Years of Ironman Stats: Bike Power + Context
Mark Twain* once quipped that “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” We’ve already discussed some of the shortcomings of our…
2015 Kona Odds
Kona is three months away, but that doesn’t prevent us from speculating about who will win, podium, flame out, or surprise at the big race. …
35 Years of Ironman Statistics Part III: The Bike
We continue our analysis of trends in racing at the Ironman World Championships with a detailed look at historical performance on the bike. Again, for…
Neuro-Doping: The Future of Endurance Sports?
Somewhere in the deep, dark corner of a neuroscience lab, willing subjects are having magnetic pulses applied to their heads. Or electrodes plastered to their…
TRS Triathlon Money List: Q2 2015
Triathlete prize winnings continue to be a hot topic. Savvy fans are using the information to guide their fantasy triathlon picks. Here’s a look at…
35 Years of Ironman Statistics Part II: The Swim
We take a focused look at the swim in our continuing our analysis of trends in performance at the Ironman World Championships. With the introductory…
35 Years of Ironman Statistics: Trends in Overall Performance
Shortly after last year’s Ironman World Championships, the team at Austin Tri Cyclist posted a blog entry analyzing trends in bike splits in Kona since…
Triathlon’s New Kingdom
Bahrain’s entrance into triathlon may significantly influence the sport’s future. A profile of two key figures shaping the new partnership. Upon first glance the Middle…