Essential Race-Day Tips For Triathletes, Running and Marriage, and Jeff Galloway
Like it or not, Daylight Saving is coming around again, and I must admit, the delayed sunrise means sleeping in late for a couple of weeks. But the time change also hints at the coming of spring, accompanied by the allure of longer runs and sunnier rides. Maybe the new season calls for new shoes, new routes, or new challenges. Make the move to multisport with a spring or summer sprint duathlon or triathlon; the cross-training might bring surprising new fitness and inspiration to get moving.
April 11 Saint George Triathlon St. George, UT
April 26 Spring Classic Duathlon Vancouver, WA
May 2 Rage in the Sage Duathlon Benton City, WA
May 31 PDX Triathlon Festival Blue Lake, OR
June 6 Best in the West Triathlon Festival Eugene, OR
June 20 Hagg Lake Triathlon and Trail Festival Gaston, OR
Trust me, anyone (even non-swimmers like me) can complete a short-course triathlon with zero experience and have fun with all 3 disciplines. Here is some race-day advice from seasoned athletes to make things just a little more comfortable.
13 Essential Race-Day Tips Every Beginner Triathlete Should Know
In this fun and touching read, ultrarunner and newlywed Zach Miller compares training and racing with dating and marriage. Highlighting parallels between the commitment needed in each of these endeavors, Zach illustrates that both racing and marriage “says that what we are doing now is serious, committed, playing for keeps. It’s all in.”
Going All in on Running — And Marriage
Running lost one of its most beloved and passionate spokesmen last week. Jeff Galloway - Olympian, writer, coach, entrepreneur, and running-influencer before that was a thing - died at age 80 after dedicating his life to making the joy of running accessible to everyone. Friend and fellow elite runner, Amby Burfoot, describes Jeff’s message: “Don’t measure yourself against others. Just take a few strides forward from where you are today. The mental and physical benefits will soon be apparent to you.”
Jeff Galloway, Legendary Marathoner And Coach, Dies At 80
The 2026 Winter Games aren’t over yet. Milan-Cortina hosts the 50th Anniversary of the Winter Paralympics starting March 6. You can tune in to all events on Peacock.
Milan Cortina Paralympics guide: Winter Games celebrate 50 years and Russian flag returns