Triathlon Magazine Canada

1 week ago | triathlonmagazine.ca | Matt Hansen

If you’ve ever raced a 5K, you know it’s deceptively harder than people make it out to be. Sure, it’s short, but once you hit the 3K mark, those final two kilometres can feel like a mental minefield. That’s where race simulation workouts come into play, especially if you’re chasing a shiny new personal best. These two fartlek-style workouts are designed to help you physically lock into your goal pace and mentally prepare for race-day fatigue.

1 week ago | triathlonmagazine.ca | Matt Hansen

Sure, this is not a tri thing. But still worth discussing. A decision by pro cycling’s world governing body to mandate wider handlebars in the professional peloton is drawing criticism from women riders and teams. They say the new rule ignores their physical differences and raises safety concerns. Starting in 2026, all riders will be required to use handlebars at least 40 cm wide. And it doesn’t matter which gender the cyclist is.

1 week ago | triathlonmagazine.ca | Matt Hansen

Woody’s Triathlon is back this Saturday, June 21, with races kicking off at 7 a.m. in Red Deer. Adults will begin the day with a 750-metre swim—30 lengths in the Michener Aquatic Centre’s 25-metre pool—followed by a 20-kilometre bike ride and a five-kilometre run. Events include the Try-a-Tri, relay, and sprint distances for adults and juniors, with youth categories starting later in the day at 1 p.m. Course maps and further race details are available on the event’s official website.

1 week ago | triathlonmagazine.ca | Matt Hansen

There’s a trend blowing up among runners–and for once, it’s not a new shoe drop or a controversial training method. Instead, it’s all about posting your Strava stats without seeming like you’re bragging. Enter: the #StravaFridgeTrend. Here’s how it worksRunners film themselves opening a convenience or grocery store fridge, grabbing a cold post-run drink (or in some cases, ice cream), then shutting the door.

1 week ago | triathlonmagazine.ca | Matt Hansen

Long-distance triathlon is set to return to Québec in 2026, as Challenge Québec joins forces with the renowned DATEV Challenge Roth in Germany to launch a full-distance race through the streets of Québec City. Announced Monday, the new 226 km event — set for June 28, 2026 — will include a 3.8 km swim in the Bassin Louise, a 180 km bike ride on the Dufferin-Montmorency Highway, and a 42.2 km run along the Saint-Charles River and through the Old Port, finishing in the heart of downtown.