In a Fight for Survival, T100 and World Triathlon Combine Races

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In today’s edition:

• 🤝 In a fight for survival, T100 and World Triathlon combine races.

• 🚵‍♂️ The top five mistakes you NEED to avoid while climbing.

• 🏁 And a new legal performance enhancer is taking the endurance world by storm. But should you be taking it?

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ONE BIG THING

In a Fight for Survival, T100 and World Triathlon Combine Races

What is it: The T100 Triathlon and World Triathlon have announced that Valencia, Spain will host the Spanish leg of the T100 Triathlon World Tour on September 20th.

• The event will also be held in conjunction with the World Triathlon World Cup Valencia.

• The race weekend will also feature age group sprint and super sprint distance events.

An ever closer union: After signing a historic 12-year strategic partnership, World Triathlon and the T100 have seen their relationship deepen. Next month, T100 will produce the T1 Indoor Triathlon World Cup, which sees athletes compete in a fast-paced indoor triathlon.

Tempo’s take: When World Triathlon and the T100 signed their 12-year agreement, it seemed like all sizzle and no steak. But this move signals that the relationship is not just a fling and could point to what World Triathlon/T100 events could look like in the future.

• With a T100 event plus a World Cup plus a smaller age group event footprint, the Valencia model looks to be a minimum viable event structure that could someday grow to a T100/WTCS Race plus a 3000+ age group event.

It’s a brilliant move and a real opportunity for World Triathlon and the T100 to fight back against IRONMAN. By combining the races, both entities gain more athlete and media attention than they would on their own, and maybe, future revenue gains from age group entries!

• Who knows what things will look like in 12 years, but with this move, it could see the T100 hanging around a lot longer than many expect!

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FAVORITES

🚵‍♂️ Climb hills better: Do you have a hilly race on the horizon? Or want to be better at getting up steep grades? If so, you’ll want know the top five mistakes to avoid while climbing! [GCN]

🏁 Legal performance enhancer: It’s one of the most-used legal performance enhancer, and you might have some in your kitchen right now! Sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda, is proven to help you buffer painful lactic acid, but should you be taking it? This article explains. [Marathon Handbook]

😴 Save your sleep: You train hard and push yourself to be the best athlete you can, which means sleep is even more critical to recovery! And if you want to optimize your nightly recovery, you’d be best to avoid the 13 worst foods to eat before bed! [Eat This]

👀 Intriguing athlete: Jimmy Whelan (AUS) spent years competing in the highest level of professional cycling. Now the Australian has eyes on a new professional pursuit; triathlon! Will he be Cam Wurf 2.0? Or will the swim be his undoing? Learn more here. [TRI247]

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QUICK NEWS

Phillip’s pursuit: IRONMAN World Champion Laura Phillip (GER) will be looking to take the win in another iconic race as she has committed to competing at Challenge Roth! [TRI247]

National Games Test: Approximately 110 athletes competed in a successful triathlon test event ahead of the National Games which are slated to be held later this year. [Dim Dum Daily]

Badge of honor: Scouting America, in partnership with USA Triathlon, are pleased to announce the launch of the Multisport Merit badge! The Multisport Merit Badge will be earned by swimming, cycling, and running through a series of age-appropriate challenges and skill-building activities. [Yahoo]

Champion Campbell: Denver University’s Alex Campbell (CAN) took the win in the U-25 Clermont Elite Development race. [Denver Pioneers]

Triathlon thrill: Discover the thrill of triathlon with the Crosshaven Triathlon Club’s information night on March 5th! [The Carrigdhou]

RACE WEEKEND

IRONMAN New Zealand

Women’s race: Regan Hollioake (NZ) had a strong all-around effort to take her third IRONMAN win.

• 🥇 Regan Hollioake (AUS)

• 🥈 Jocelyn McCauley (USA)

• 🥉 Nina Derron (SUI)

Men’s race: Mike Phillips set a new course record of 7:45:47 enroute to a home IRONMAN win.

• 🥇 Mike Phillips (NZ)

• 🥈 Joe Skipper (GBR)

• 🥉 Jack Moody (NZ)

Full men’s and women’s results

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