With the Ironman World Championship less than a month away, athletes are laying out their race gear and checking it twice. Since the swim comes first, we thought we’d let you in on what we have heard is out there. The World Triathlon Corporation recently changed the rules on speedsuits so manufacturers are looking for the fastest out there. Industry leaders Blueseventy, TYR and XTERRA WETSUITS have quickly and quietly launched their speedsuit designed to be worn over your race kit.

There are interesting new tools designed to aid the bike fitting process. Some incorporate dynamic motion sensing and capture technology. As a gadget guy, I am compelled by new technology and I often get asked what the “best” fit system or process is. Unfortunately this question circumvents the most key component of a good bicycle fit- how skilled or experienced the person performing the fit may be.

You’re due for a new pair of running shoes. ‘Where do I start?’ you may ask yourself.

Well let’s start off by dismantling one of The Big Myths: The most expensive pair of running shoes is not necessarily the best pair of running shoes for you.

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The evolution of the bicycle shifting continues. Shimano now has its new electronic Dura Ace Di2 gruppo. Sure there have been other companies that have tried to master this but I think Shimano is on to something with this one.

Shimano Dura Ace