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“Not a pro - but a pioneer”: Where Spencer Matthews fits in the new endurance landscape

Spencer Matthews and the Rise of Purpose-Driven Endurance: Why Adventure Athletes Matter

Summary: Not a Pro, But a Pioneer Spencer Matthews' PROJECT SE7EN reframes endurance: rather than chasing records he completed seven...

Triathlete killed in Northern California shark attack while wearing shark-deterrent device

Open Water Swimming Safety: What Every Triathlete Should Know After California Shark Attack

Summary Erica Fox’s tragic shark attack in Monterey Bay raises urgent questions about ocean swimming safety, the limits of shark...

Remains of Missing Triathlete Recovered Off Santa Cruz Coast After Shark Attack

Open Water Swimming Safety: Essential Lessons from a Tragic Shark Attack

Open-Water Swimming Safety Summary Practical guide for triathletes on open-water swimming safety: outlines key risks like currents and marine life,...

From courtroom to course: Local attorney takes on Mayan forest at Gran Jaguar 70.3 Triathlon

From Courtroom to Course: How One Attorney Conquered Guatemala's Ultra Triathlon Through Grit and Preparation

Post Summary Local attorney Steve Najera travels to Guatemala to tackle the Gran Jaguar 70.3 Ultra Triathlon, balancing his legal...

California shark attack victim identified as local swimmer and triathlete

Open Water Swimming Safety: Essential Lessons from a Tragic Shark Attack

Summary: California Shark Attack - Remembering Erica Fox A tribute to Erica Fox, a 55-year-old California triathlete who died in...

Family and friends remember slain Frisco cyclists, discuss importance of road safety

Remembering Two Cyclists: Road Safety Lessons Every Triathlete Must Know

Summary - Texas Cyclist Safety Tribute to Frisco Triathlon Club members Scott Mages and Andre Kocher that examines legal gaps,...

The Most-Read Triathlete Stories of 2025

10 Most-Read Triathlon Stories of 2025: What You Missed This Year

Summary: The 10 Most Important Triathlon Stories of 2025 2025 reshaped triathlon with rule and equipment standardization, semaglutide controversies, eye-opening...

Do Ultra-High Carbohydrate Intakes Really Enhance Triathlon Performance?

Do Ultra-High Carb Intakes Really Boost Triathlon Performance? What Science Says

Article Summary This evidence-based summary warns against copying pro fueling of 90–120+ g carbs/hour. Research shows muscle energy preservation plateaus...