Cover of Tri-Athlete Magazine, April 1986, featuring the title 'Finding Time to Train' with a female triathlete cycling on the front. This edition serves as a beginner's guide for athletes.
Table of contents from Tri-Athlete Magazine, April 1986, listing various articles and features including 'Miami Race', 'Your Days Are Numbered', and 'Can the Women Beat the Men?'. Essential reading for aspiring triathletes.
Back cover of Tri-Athlete Magazine, April 1986, featuring an advertisement for Precor fitness equipment. Relevant for those looking to enhance their training regime.
Roll over image to zoom in Click on image to zoom
Cover of Tri-Athlete Magazine, April 1986, featuring the title 'Finding Time to Train' with a female triathlete cycling on the front. This edition serves as a beginner's guide for athletes.Table of contents from Tri-Athlete Magazine, April 1986, listing various articles and features including 'Miami Race', 'Your Days Are Numbered', and 'Can the Women Beat the Men?'. Essential reading for aspiring triathletes.Back cover of Tri-Athlete Magazine, April 1986, featuring an advertisement for Precor fitness equipment. Relevant for those looking to enhance their training regime.

Tri-Athlete Magazine April 1986 Triathlete Beginner's Guide VG

Original Magazines
Price:
$29.95
Stock:
Sold out
Check Availability on eBay

As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.

Description

Tri-Athlete Magazine – April 1986 – Triathlete Beginner’s Guide – VG

This vintage issue of Tri-Athlete magazine from April 1986 is in very good condition, showing only minor wear on the edges. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same one you will receive. Please check the detailed photos for condition purposes. This copy is in great shape for its age and will be shipped in a plastic protective covering. We also offer combined shipping upon request.

Contents

Features

  • 14 Miami Race – A dynamic photo essay. (John Kirkpatrick)

  • 20 Your Days Are Numbered – The art of athlete marking.

  • 24 Finding Time to Train – Strategies for busy athletes. (Bob Cooper)

  • 32 Can the Women Beat the Men? – Examining performance by female triathletes. (Mary O’Toole)

  • 36 Cycling Style and Efficiency – Mastering proper pedaling technique. (Claude Genzling)

  • 38 Spring Cleaning – How to keep your bike in race-ready shape. (Ray Hosler)

  • 42 Miracle Machines – The rise of carbon fiber technology. (John Wilcockson)

  • 44 Swim-Bike-Run vs. Swim-Run-Bike – Evaluating the best sequence. (Scott Molina)

  • 46 Starting the Season on the Right Foot – A beginner’s guide for first-time triathletes. (David Evans)

  • 54 Open-Water Swimming – Helpful tips for success. (David Horning)

  • 56 Triathlon Sponsorship – Where the sport and its dollars are headed. (Jeanette Foster)

Departments

  • 5 Transition Area – “Taking the Plunge.”

  • 6 Tri-Talk – News briefs: flying handlebars, safety lights, 7-Eleven’s Ernst, and Tri-America updates.

  • 12 Medical Advice – “Ask Labman.” (Doug Hiller, M.D. & Mary O’Toole, Ph.D.)

  • 60 Race Calendar – Upcoming events and competitions.

  • 67 Bio-Feedback – Letters from readers.

(Caption beside the photo: The racing season is near, and you and your bike should be properly prepared. See page 38 for “Spring Cleaning” your bike.)

An engaging collectible for endurance-sport fans and newcomers alike, this issue provides practical training tips, gear insights, and a comprehensive guide for first-time triathletes, reflecting the vibrant growth of the sport in the mid-1980s.

You may also like

Recently viewed