Description
Tri-Athlete Magazine – September 1985 – No. 25 – The Great Russian Triathlete – VG
This vintage issue of Tri-Athlete magazine (No. 25), dated September 1985, is in very good condition, with only minor wear along the edges. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same one you will receive. Please review the detailed photos for condition purposes. This copy is in excellent 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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10 Ordeal by Water – Tips for conquering hydrophobia. (Tom Taylor)
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14 Body Fat – Determining reasonable levels for triathletes. (Mary O’Toole)
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18 The Hard-Shell Helmet – Why it’s your greatest ally. (David Evans)
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20 Stretching for Swimmers – Limber up before plunging in. (Bob & Jean Anderson; photos by Roger Allyn Lee)
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28 Too Good to Be True – Wheel truing, spoke tension, and other tips for smooth riding. (Ray Hosler)
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32 Hill Running – Strengthening legs through uphill training. (Bob Cooper)
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36 IronKids – Encouragement for the sport’s youngest athletes. (Bob Babbit)
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40 The Story of Chip Salaun – Remembering a fallen athlete. (Jeanette Foster)
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44 The Russian Is Coming, the Russian Is Coming… to Hawaii – USSR backs triathlon as an Olympic sport. (Tom Taylor)
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49 The American Heartland – The Ironhorse Triathlon. (Bob Cooper)
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50 Will It Play in Springfield? – Race coverage. (Bob Cooper)
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55 Triathletes Aren’t Singing the Blues in Memphis – Scott Molina dominates the race. (Jane C. Tamaro)
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60 Blazing Saddles in Texas – Mark Allen claims victory on the prairie. (William R. Katovsky)
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79 Iron in the Fire Contest – Guess the winning times at the 1985 Hawaii Ironman.
Departments
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5 Transition Area – “Surviving the Texas Death March.”
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6 Tri-Athlete Talk – News: Dave Scott’s marriage, triathlon in French, and aerobics instructors joining the scene.
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12 Medical Advice: Ask Labman – Expert tips from Doug Hiller, M.D., and Mary O’Toole, Ph.D.
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16 Let’s Hear from S.T. – Scott Tinley’s Q&A with readers.
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65 At the Races – Reports and full race calendar.
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80 Bio-Feedback – Letters from readers.
A highly collectible issue for fans of endurance sports and triathlon history, this magazine offers insightful training guidance, race reports, and international developments—highlighting the USSR’s interest in supporting triathlon as an Olympic discipline.