Jill Colangelo

3 weeks ago | triathlete.com | Jill Colangelo

In the quest for improved performance over the years, triathletes have tried a lot of things – some of them good, some of them bad, and some of them outright boneheaded. While many of the latter have rightfully been relegated to the back of our memories along with things like men’s race-day briefs, some seem to live beyond their usefulness.

Aug 21, 2024 | triathlete.com | Jill Colangelo

New perk! Get after it with local recommendations just for you. Discover nearby events, routes out your door, and hidden gems when you sign up for the Local Running Drop. Triathlon isn’t exactly a cheap sport. Between running shoes and race wheels, wetsuits and tire pumps, the average triathlete can drop thousands of dollars each year. Many of us spend so many hours debating the merits of one helmet, pedal, or wetsuit over another that buying gear can almost be considered the fourth sport.

Jun 26, 2024 | mdpi.com | Alexander Smith |Jill Colangelo |Helen Wyler |Moritz van Wijnkoop

1. Introduction 1.1. Weight Management Practices, Performance-Based Factors, and Elite-Level CyclingWeight-loss pressures and unhealthy weight-management patterns in elite-level sports can be detrimental for the physical and mental wellbeing of athletes [1,2]. Across various sporting disciplines, acute weight-loss techniques and pathological behaviours have been identified, including instances of disordered eating, extreme dietary regimes, overtraining, and substance use, e.g., [3,4,5].

Apr 23, 2024 | triathlete.com | Jill Colangelo

What would happen if you suddenly had to work seven days a week? Do you think you’d be happy and productive long-term? How about if your kids decided that bedtime was irrelevant, that they needed more hours to fit it all in? Do you think they’d be rocking through their algebra lessons and soccer practice the next day? We can all agree that either situation would not end well, because without rest, human beings are not likely to perform their best.

Feb 21, 2024 | triathlete.com | Jill Colangelo

New perk! Get after it with local recommendations just for you. Discover nearby events, routes out your door, and hidden gems when you sign up for the Local Running Drop. Have you ever had a terrible day at work that got exponentially better after your workout? When the going gets tough, the tough get training – that’s the philosophy triathletes use when dealing with stress and uncomfortable emotions.