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Do Professional Triathletes Drink Alcohol ? Should You Do It!
Professional triathletes are much like the rest of us when it comes to their stance on alcohol. Some of them drink, but some don’t. Champion triathletes Mirinda Carfrae, Tim O’Donnel, and Linsey...
What You Must Know Before Buying Aero Bars? Essential Buyer Guide
Aerobars — also known as tri bars — are a somewhat controversial bicycle attachment. Some triathletes love them, and others fear them. They have a host of benefits but also a few disadvantages....
Sports drinks and energy drinks are the same, right? Well, that’s what the US Food and Drug Association (FDA) would have you believe, but that isn’t exactly correct
Carrying a bag with you when racing can weigh you down and, in return, lower your finishing time. There are a ton of handy ways to store energy gels without needing one. Triathletes, I’ll break it...
The biggest reason is the easy and immediate sugar spike. Some researchers say this may be mostly a psychological benefit, giving racers an added mental boost in the final stretches of a grueling...