Description
Tri-Athlete Magazine – June 1986 – Teen Triathletes / Overcoming Mileage Obsession – VG
This vintage issue of Tri-Athlete magazine from June 1986 is in very good condition, showing only minor wear on the edges. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the one you will receive. Please review the photos carefully for details. This copy is in great shape for its age and will be shipped with a plastic protective covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
Features
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16 What Has the APT Done for You? – Revamping the Association of Professional Athletes. (Murphy Reinschreiber)
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20 Drafting: The Competitive Rule – An official’s insight into the drafting debate. (Al James)
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24 What’s Wrong with the Sport of Triathlon? – A critical commentary. (Tom Petrie)
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26 Triathlon des Neiges – A competitor’s account of the snow triathlon. (David Evans)
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32 Hot and Cold – How temperatures and transitions affect performance. (Mary O’Toole, Ph.D.)
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36 Gender vs. Performance – Exploring the disparity between men and women. (Robert Douglass)
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40 Figure It Out – Dave Scott and Scott Molina’s passion for figs. (Ray Hosler)
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42 I Was a Teenage Triathlete – Spotlight on the sport’s young and restless. (Bob Cooper)
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48 Organizing a Masters Swimming Club – A step-by-step guide. (Ellen J. Gerl)
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50 How to Move Beyond Mileage Obsession – Bajema’s balancing act for better training. (Bob Cooper)
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56 Just Four Fun – Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon recap. (Gary N. Arce)
Departments
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5 Transition Area – Editorial insights.
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6 Tri-Talk – News briefs: Olympic hopes, gear value, New England events, and staying youthful.
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10 Medical Advice – “Ask Labman.” (Doug Hiller, M.D. & Mary O’Toole, Ph.D.)
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12 Technical Advice – “Bike Answer Man.” (Ray Hosler)
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14 Let’s Hear from S.T. – Q&A with Scott Tinley.
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60 Race Calendar – Upcoming triathlons and events.
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66 Bio-Feedback – Letters from readers.
(Caption beside the photo: The bike leg marks the greatest disparity between the times for men and women [see page 36].)
A well-preserved issue for collectors, coaches, and endurance-sports enthusiasts, this magazine captures the evolving culture of triathlon in the mid-1980s, with engaging features on teen athletes, training philosophy, and community-building in the sport.