When it comes to swimming in a triathlon, I'm like the slightly above-average golfer - I'm always looking for a tool that will take a second or two off every lap in the pool. As the weather finally gets colder,...
finis, gear review, paul tyler, performance monitor, swim gear, triathlon training
by tjpaul on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 - posted in Gear, Reviews, Swim
Garmin has announced a new watch that all triathletes will love, the Forerunner 910XT - the only all-in-one GPS-enabled device that provides detailed swim metrics and tracks distance, speed/pace, elevation and heart rate for running and cycling. The 910XT sports...
garmin, heart rate, triathlon gear, triathlon training, triathlon watch, watch
by tjnick on Friday, October 7, 2011 - posted in Gear, Training
SLS3, a leader in compression sportswear is giving away FREE compression socks to those triathletes who race the 2011 Ironman World Championship race in SLS3 compression socks or sleeves. With impressive results, the products speak for themselves: The last two...
compression gear, free, ironman world champion, promotion, sls3, triathlon gear
by tjnick on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - posted in Gear, Press Release
The box arrived two days ago. Inside, was a new pair of one of the latest minimalist shoes to hit the market, the Instinct running shoes from Altra. What, another pair of minimalist shoes? Do we really need another? From...
altra running, gear review, minimalist shoes, paul tyler, running shoes, triathlon run
by tjpaul on Thursday, September 1, 2011 - posted in Gear, Reviews, Run
Today we announced the unveiling of Vector - a high-precision pedal based power meter - designed for cyclists, by cyclists. Vector is the lightest weight direct measurement power meter on the market, and designed for quick installation, portability, and ease-of-use....
garmin, performance monitor, power meter, triathlon training
by tjnick on Thursday, August 18, 2011 - posted in Bike, Gear, Training
This edition of Triathlon Blurbs! features some cool triathlon related products for your 2011 triathlon season. How about some Transformer Shorts from 110% to help ice your muscles. To keep you going how about some Honey Stinger Pink Lemonade or...
110%, honey stinger, medion, triathlon blurbs, triathlon gear, triathlon nutrition, triathlon rocks
by tjnick on Friday, June 24, 2011 - posted in Gear, Nutrition, Training
From Timex comes this interesting new wrist-top Ironman Race Trainer Pro watch with heart-rate monitor. If you are looking for a watch that you can easily see while running or biking without all the other bells and whistles then you...
hear rate, timex, triathlon gear, triathlon watch
by tjnick on Friday, June 17, 2011 - posted in Gear, Training
"The brick of pain will start at 8:30 a.m." the email said. Triathlon training session is officially in session with my buddies now that the monsoon season seems to have passed. In these show-no-mercy-sessions, weaknesses stand out like a sore...
bike gear, firecrest, gear review, paul tyler, target training, triathlon wheels, zipp
by tjpaul on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - posted in Gear, Reviews
A bike jersey, trial running shoes, energy gel, electrolytes and anti-friction spray.
de soto, electrolytes, energy gels, hammer nutrition, new balance, pacifichealth labs, skin strong, trail running shoes, triathlon blurbs, triathlon gear
by tjnick on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - posted in Gear, Nutrition
This past weekend in Waco, Texas South African Conrad Stoltz won his record-breaking 38th career XTERRA Championship race (story link) on a picture-perfect 75-degree afternoon at Cameron Park. At the same time he crossed the finish line while wearing a...
bex runner, conrad stoltz, cool palms, core cooling device
by tjnick on Monday, April 18, 2011 - posted in Gear, News
Garmin the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the new Forerunner 610 sports watch - a slim, yet robust and weather-proof touchscreen solution for serious runners seeking an extra advantage. Forerunner 610 can stand up to rain, sweat and...
garmin, gps, hear rate, running gear, watch
by tjnick on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - posted in Bike, Gear, Run
Over the past 3 months I've had a chance to swim workout after workout with both watches - in some cases wearing both watches at once. In doing so I've become very familiar...
analyze, finis, gear review, performance monitor, swim gear, swimovate, triathlon training
by tjnick on Thursday, March 31, 2011 - posted in Gear, Reviews, Swim
If Orca triathlon clothing is good enough for two-time World Ironman Champion Craig Alexander, it's good enough for me. In the U.S. Orca tri clothing lives in the shadows of more popular brands such as Zoot and 2XU, but it...
orca, tri shorts, tri suit, tri top, triathlon clothing
by threeactive.com on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - posted in Gear
Polar is launching the product which multisport and triathlon athletes have been waiting for - the RCX5 training computer. This is a cutting-edge product ideal for endurance sports, with some exciting new features to coach you in planning, training and...
gps, hear rate, polar, triathlon training, triathlon watch
by tjnick on Friday, March 25, 2011 - posted in Gear, Training
The Ability is one of their most versatile women's frames to date. A wraparound frame, with an adjustable nosepiece, interchangeable lenses and is designed specifically for women
gear review, rudy project, sunglasses, usa triathlon
by tjpaul on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - posted in Gear, Reviews
This edition of Triathlon Blurbs! features some new 2011 triathlon related products from Louis Garneau, GU Energy, Twin Six, Quinton Nixon.
aero helmet, electrolytes, gu energy, louis garneau, triathlon blurbs, triathlon gear, twin six
by tjnick on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 - posted in Gear, Nutrition
When I first laid eyes on the Oiselle line I was delighted to see a running brand with fresh contemporary designs. The Oiselle clothing doesn't resemble any other running brands, let's face it a lot of running clothing is boring...
oiselle, running gear, womens
by threeactive.com on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - posted in Gear, Run
You are looking for a new wetsuit? After all is said and done, you want to buy the best fitting wetsuit that you can find. Why? Because, fit is everything in a triathlon wetsuit. The best fitting wetsuit for beginners...
nineteen wetsuits, triathlon gear, triathlon tips, triathlon wetsuit
by tjnick on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - posted in Gear, Swim
Orbea has helmets? Yes, Orbea, which entered the helmet market last year wanted to extend its experience to other bike-related products, so that cyclists and bikers would benefit from their sensitivity and know-how. They gathered all of their engineering expertise...
bike helmet, orbea, triathlon gear
by tjnick on Friday, February 4, 2011 - posted in Gear
Triathlon Blurbs! is back after short hiatus. This edition features some cool and new triathlon related products for the 2011 triathlon season.
bontrager, first endurance, speedo, topeak, torhans, triathlon blurbs, triathlon gear
by tjnick on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - posted in Gear, Nutrition
News from CES today, Nike and TomTom have collaborated to create a new watch, the Nike+ Sport Watch GPS Powered by TomTom. The Nike+ Sport Watch GPS is designed as a high performance watch with an extremely clear and readable...
gps, nike, running gear, sports watch
by tjnick on Thursday, January 6, 2011 - posted in Gear, Run
TYR introduces it's new Convoy Bag Collection for athletes. These bags are not just bags. They're equipment designed for athletes. These bags are not made by some bag company and marketed to athletes at a mall sports store. These are...
transition bag, triathlon gear, triathlon travel, tyr
by tjnick on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 - posted in Gear
For 2011, Pearl Izumi is expanding its P.R.O. Series and Elite Series Cycling and Triathlon Apparel lines with innovative new fabric technologies. Through the company's Speed Shop, Pearl Izumi is expanding the use of its new In-R-Cool, Transfer Aero and...
pearl izumi, running shoes, tri suit, triathlon apparel
by tjnick on Thursday, October 21, 2010 - posted in Gear
This edition of Triathlon Blurbs! features the newly announced and legal swimskins from TYR and blueseventy just in time for those going to Kona or for WTC and USAT triathlon races next year. A few other new triathlon related products...
blueseventy, ingrid loos miller, k-swiss, scott, speed suit, triathlon bike, triathlon book, tyr
by tjnick on Friday, September 3, 2010 - posted in Gear, Nutrition, Swim
This edition of Triathlon Blurbs! features a wide mix of new triathlon related products for you to check out. It includes a new bike trainer from Greg LeMond, some new recovery footwear, a tasty new protein bar, a new water...
avia, bike trainer, camelbak, honey stinger, john duke, triathlon magazine, water bottles
by tjnick on Friday, July 30, 2010 - posted in Gear, Nutrition, Training
The original Rudy Project TT Wingspan helmet developed with legendary aerodynamics guru John Cobb made its debut at the 2009 Tour de France. Now a year later and during the final days of the 2010 Tour de France Rudy Project...
aero helmet, rudy project, triathlon gear, wingspan
by tjnick on Friday, July 23, 2010 - posted in Gear, News
The weather this first month of summer has been extremely warm and it seems that it's likely to continue... Here is a product that will help you stay cool on those longer distance triathlon events. It made its limited debut...
arm coolers, triathlon gear, zoot sports
by tjnick on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - posted in Bike, Gear, Run
This edition of Triathlon Blurbs! features new some triathlon related products for your bike, an awesome long sleeve piece of clothing designed for those hot race days, an all-in-one transition bag and a powerful endurance supplement product. They might peak...
dbm endurance, de soto, endurance supplement, gyst, saddle, sella, smartmount, triathlon clothing
by tjnick on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 - posted in Gear
blueseventy has produced a limited edition version of the hugely popular 2010 Hydra-Vision goggle as part of their link with reigning European Ironman Champion, Timo Bracht. The German superstar Commerzbank triathlete will defend his European title this weekend in Frankfurt,...
blueseventy, goggle, timo bracht, triathlon press release
by tjnick on Friday, July 2, 2010 - posted in Gear, Press Release, Swim
Two-time XTERRA National Champion Shonny Vanlandingham announced a brand new design for her "Fight" cycling jersey. She has endorsed the jersey because it's designed to raise funds and awareness for the ongoing global fight against breast cancer while providing a...
breast cancer, cycling jersey, professional triathlete, shonny vanlandingham
by tjnick on Saturday, June 26, 2010 - posted in Gear, News
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Following extensive research and consideration, USA Triathlon announced today that beginning in 2013 use of wetsuits exceeding five millimeters in thickness will not be permitted at USAT-sanctioned events. The new regulation, which falls under Article 4.4...
regulation, thickness, triathlon press release, usa triathlon, wetsuit
by tjnick on Monday, June 21, 2010 - posted in Gear, Press Release, Swim
Do you hate how your running shoes fit? Do you wish could special order the perfect fit without spending having to spend a lot money? Did you know that Somnio Running has a line of biomechanical customizable running shoes. Breaking...
custom fit, running shoes, somnio, triathlon gear, triathlon run
by tjnick on Friday, June 18, 2010 - posted in Gear, Run
The time is here for the highly anticipated new endurance sport watch from Timex. This is what we know: REI has the Exclusive right now on the new Timex Ironman Global Trainer GPS Sport Watch announced earlier this year. We...
gps, timex, triathlon gear, triathlon training, triathlon watch
by tjnick on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 - posted in Gear
Pearl Izumi P.R.O. Series Triathlon Speed Suit and Shoes Help Deliver First Pro Win for Rising Tri Star Cameron Dye LOUISVILLE, COLO. (Spring 2010) - Triathletes always remember their first. Their first race, their first finish, their first win. Even...
cameron dye, pearl izumi, tim deboom, triathlon gear, triathlon press release, triathlon shoes
by tjnick on Thursday, May 27, 2010 - posted in Gear, Press Release
This edition of Triathlon Blurbs! features new triathlon related products for your bike or to be used while on your bike from Polar, ISM (Ideal Saddle Modification), Mission Skincare and GU Energy. Check them out; they might make your next...
bike gear, chamois cream, gu energy, ism, mission skincare, polar, saddle, triathlon gear
by tjnick on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - posted in Gear
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with 3T Design Ltd have announced / initiated a voluntary recall of all VENTUS LTD, Ventus LTD 17, VENTUS LTD Gold, VENTUS LTD Track, VENTUS TEAM and VENTUS TEAM 17 Aerobars. Consumers...
3t, aerobar, bike gear, recall, ventus
by tjnick on Friday, March 26, 2010 - posted in Bike, Gear, News
Here are a few new items now available for you or soon to be for your triathlon swim, your triathlon bike and to wear after your race. This edition of Triathlon Blurbs! features items from TYR, 3T, Inviscid Design and...
3t, aerobar tt bar, inviscid design, triathlon casual wear, trix gear, tyr, wetsuit
by tjnick on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - posted in Bike, Gear, Swim
We come across new triathlon related items all the time. Some are prototypes while others are available for you right now. So what we'll do with this feature is to just give you a glimpse of recently discovered / upgraded...
aerobar water bottle, aquaman, look cycle, pedals, triathlon blurbs, triathlon gear, wetsuit, xlab
by tjnick on Sunday, February 28, 2010 - posted in Bike, Gear, Swim
CHOICE, the leading consumer advocacy group in Australia, conducted a trial of 17 swimming goggles. They tested goggles from big box retailers to specialty swim retailers. Fifteen swimmers were recruited to test the goggles, and were given ample time to...
aqua sphere, goggles, triathlon gear review, triathlon swim
by threeactive.com on Friday, February 19, 2010 - posted in Gear, Reviews
Timex, the leader in outdoor and sports performance watches has unveiled the new Timex Ironman Global Trainer Bodylink System, a GPS-enabled competitive training watch designed for passionate athletes worldwide. The new all-in-one wrist device is Timex's latest innovation designed for...
gps, timex, triathlon gear, triathlon training, triathlon watch
by tjnick on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - posted in Gear
MIDDLEBURY, CT – Timex, a leader in outdoor and sports performance timepieces, has unveiled the Timex® Ironman® Sleek™ 150-Lap watch with TapScreen™ Technology, a revolutionary collection of precision sports timing instruments that conveniently responds to an athlete’s touch. The innovative...
timex, triathlon press release, triathlon training, triathlon watch
by tjnick on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - posted in Gear, Press Release, Training
Speedo is launching the LZR Racer Tri-Pro suit, aiming to do for triathlon, what the LZR Racer did for swimming. The suit from Speedo's Aqualab was developed to deliver exceptional performance across ALL sport stages in a Triathlon. The world's...
speedo, tri suit, triathlon gear
by tjnick on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - posted in Gear, News
A few weeks ago, prior to the actual Ironman World Championship race I was lucky enough test out a newly released Aqua Sphere Ironman Speedsuits. The new Aqua Sphere Ironman Speedsuits were officially being unveiled at the race in Kona...
aqua sphere, speed suit, triathlon gear review, triathlon swim
by tjnick on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - posted in Gear, Reviews, Swim
Greenville, SC (October 15, 2009) - Ride, Recover, Repeat with Hincapie R3 Performance Compression Hincapie™ Sportswear, Inc. (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist, has launched Hincapie R3 Performance Compression. The new line of Hincapie R3...
compression gear, hincapie, triathlon gear, triathlon press release
by tjnick on Monday, October 19, 2009 - posted in Gear, Press Release
Aqua Sphere which partnered with Ironman last year to create an unrivaled line of performance open-water swimming wetsuits has done it again. Now comes news that Aqua Sphere is introducing its new Ironman Speedsuits just in time for the 2009...
aqua sphere, faris al-sultan, speed suit, triathlon gear, triathlon swim
by tjnick on Friday, September 25, 2009 - posted in Gear, Swim
Just in time for Kona now that the Ironman World Championship compression socks controversy has been settled comes the release of the SLS3 Wikiwiki Special Edition Compression Sox. Wikiwiki is which is embroidered on the back of the compression socks...
compression socks, sls3, triathlon gear
by tjnick on Monday, September 21, 2009 - posted in Gear, Run
Just as news about the compression sock ban at the Ironman World Championship spreads around the world comes an update from the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC). According to a post on Slowtwitch.com: "In response to athlete feedback, World Triathlon Corporation...
compression socks, ironman world championship, triathlon gear, world triathlon corporation
by tjnick on Thursday, September 10, 2009 - posted in Gear, News
The saying "No News is Good News" doesn't seem to apply here as many athletes have been caught off guard by the recent news that the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) plans on banning compression socks and sleeves at the upcoming...
compression socks, ironman world championship, triathlon gear, world triathlon corporation
by tjnick on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - posted in Gear, News
Those of you racing next month in Kona at the Ironman World Championship race take note, the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) has thrown a curve ball at you. Read the excerpt below written by Brian Brode at the Examiner.com: Despite...
compression socks, ironman world championship, triathlon gear, world triathlon corporation
by tjnick on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - posted in Gear, News
The new Rudy Project Wingspan helmet debuting at the 2009 Tour de France is simply a work of art! After years of development and wind-tunnel tests with the legendary aerodynamics guru, John Cobb, Rudy Project is set to release the...
aero helmet, rudy project, triathlon gear, wingspan
by tjnick on Thursday, July 16, 2009 - posted in Gear, News
As triathletes, our shoes bear the burden of our training / racing regimen. All that sweat we generate stays trapped in our running and cycling shoes and creates a breeding ground for bacteria, which then makes a normally pleasant smelling...
biking gear, running gear, stuffitts shoe savers, triathlon gear
by tjnick on Thursday, July 9, 2009 - posted in Gear
SkirtSports, the creator of the original running / fitness skirt founded by Ironman Champion Nicole DeBoom introduces a new customer membership program called SkirtPerks. SkirtPerks is an annual membership program filled with sweet perks & savings. As a special bonus,...
nicole deboom, running skirt, skirtsports, triathlon gear, womens triathlon apparel
by tjnick on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - posted in Gear, News
Garmin® Gives Fitness a Facelift with Forerunner® 310XT, the Waterproof Multi-Sport Watch with Longer Battery Life Olathe, Kansas (April 2, 2009) — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced...
garmin, triathlon gear, triathlon press release, triathlon watch
by tjnick on Sunday, April 5, 2009 - posted in Gear, Press Release
Here is a steal of a deal if you need a lightweight waist pack hydration system. Stay hydrated and fueled up with the Ultimate Directions Fury waist pack. It's perfect for your daily training routine and/or your long races. Keep...
hydration, triathlon gear, triathlon shopping, water bottles
by tjnick on Friday, March 13, 2009 - posted in Gear, Run
Are you looking for an aerobar water bottle that will stay in place, keep your drink cool, is easy to refill on the fly and doesn't get in the way of your bike computer, if so then you need to...
aerobar water bottle, bike gear, bontrager, hydration, triathlon gear
by tjnick on Sunday, March 1, 2009 - posted in Gear
If you need a wetsuit for the upcoming season and want to save some money then you need to check out this PRE-SEASON sale from Xterra Wetsuits on their full line of Vector Pro X2 wetsuits. Their PRE-SEASON sale is...
triathlon gear, wetsuit, xterra wetsuits
by tjnick on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - posted in Gear
Triathlon Revolution: Training, Technique and Inspiration - is a unique and fun new training manual by Terri Schneider for both novice and experienced triathletes, it's the definitive manual for a multi-sport lifestyle. Whether just getting interested in triathlons or a...
terri schneider, triathlon books, triathlon gear, triathlon training
by tjnick on Saturday, December 6, 2008 - posted in Gear, Training
Boca Raton, Florida (12/03/08) - Using iBike's new Generation III power measurement technology, Velocomp provides the next power measurement breakthrough with the iBike iSport, a straight-forward, easy-to-use power meter retailing for $199. The new iBike iSport™ is a fitness-oriented power...
bike gear, power meter, triathlon press release, triathlon training
by tjnick on Friday, December 5, 2008 - posted in Bike, Gear, Press Release, Training
Giro has release its new colors for its popular Advantage 2 TT Aero Bike Helmet just in time for the upcoming holiday season. The Giro Advantage 2 represents the pinnacle of aerodynamic performance, fit and ventilation. The Giro Advantage 2...
advantage 2, aero helmet, giro, triathlon gear
by tjnick on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - posted in Gear
Partnership to bring new technology to triathlete’s wetsuits Vista, CA (August 2008) - Aqua Sphere, the leader in high-end, innovative swim products, has partnered with Ironman, the leading triathlon brand, to create an unrivaled line of performance open-water swimming wetsuits....
aqua sphere, triathlon gear, triathlon press release, wetsuit
by tjnick on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - posted in Gear, Press Release, Swim
Need a wetsuit??? Here is your chance to get a deal on a new one... Well, Xterra Wetsuits has gotten into the Olympic spirit with an awesome deal on their wetsuits which they are labeling the fastest* wetsuits in the...
triathlon gear, wetsuit, xterra wetsuits
by tjnick on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - posted in Gear
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with LOOK Cycle USA have announced / initiated a voluntary recall of the Look KéO Bicycle Pedals. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals and return them to any authorized...
bike pedals, keo, look cycle, recall
by tjnick on Thursday, August 7, 2008 - posted in Bike, Gear, News
Nautilus, Inc. has agreed to sell Pearl iZumi, it's cycling apparel and footwear subsidiary to Shimano American Corporation, which is a division of cycling and fishing equipment maker Shimano, Inc. “The acquisition brings together two companies started by Japanese families...
pearl izumi, shimano, triathlon gear
by tjnick on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - posted in Gear, News
Aqua Sphere’s newest innovation provides a sleeker profile, greater durability and panoramic views Vista, CA (October, 2007) - Aqua Sphere, the leader in high-end, innovative swim products, revolutionizes aquatic eyewear with the Vista Cross-Swim Goggle ™ – a brand-new hybrid...
aqua sphere, triathlon gear
by tjnick on Friday, October 19, 2007 - posted in Gear, Press Release, Swim
Here are a couple of products to help you stay hydrated this summer while it's hot out during your training or longer distance races. These triathlon related products are unique in the sense that they offer dual chambers for you...
gel-bot, hydration, podiumquest hydration system, swigz dual-chamber sports bottle, triathlon gear, water bottles
by tjnick on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - posted in Gear, Nutrition
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Starting today, get a $50 rebate by mail when you purchase a Forerunner 205 or Forerunner 305 by May 15, 2007. Forerunner Rebate Here is a cool item to have for triathlon training. The Garmin Forerunner 205 is designed for...
forerunner 205, forerunner 305, garmin, triathlon gear
by tjnick on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 - posted in Gear
Triathlon training outdoors in the winter can be a challenge for those of us who have to deal with snow and ice. It would be much easier for us to stay home and hibernate or make it to gym and use a treadmill, but that's no fun. Outdoor winter running can be refreshing, exhilarating, scenic and peaceful under most circumstances. The problem is there are many excuses not run outside in the winter besides the "it's too cold" excuse, like "the trails are snow packed but my feet are getting wet" to "the sidewalks are like an ice skating rink". Depending on the conditions, it can turn out to be a short run if you don't have the proper equipment to stay warm, dry and accident free. Here are a few options to look at for winter running shoes.
triathlon gear, winter running shoes, winter training
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