Description
Triathlete Magazine – April 1988 – No. 55 – Tony Richardson Cover – VG
This vintage issue of Triathlete magazine (No. 55), dated April 1988, is in very good condition, with minor edge wear. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the one you will receive. Please check 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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32 Great Races – Editors’ picks for triathlon’s finest events. (Richard Graham)
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48 The Secret Life of Mike Pigg – A look beyond the racing spotlight. (Terry Mulgannon)
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55 Beating the Average – A small-bike solution to big-bike challenges.
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56 The High-Performance Wetsuit – A presentation of the latest designs.
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68 The Avignon Triathlon – Another rising French star.
Columns
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16 Perspective – Conquering burnout in training and racing. (Steven Braff)
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21 Swim – Freestyle overhaul, part III: recovery phase. (Chip Zempel)
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22 Bike – Fundamentals of spring training. (Brian Kruse)
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24 Run – An introduction to speed work. (Richard Fencsak)
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26 Sports Health – Avoiding painful lessons in pain. (Louis & Sally Almekinders)
Departments
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6 Letters – Reader correspondence and feedback.
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8 Informer – News and updates on athletes, events, and gear.
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70 Race Notes – Reports and highlights from recent competitions.
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78 Hotshots – Featuring new stars, including Liz Downing.
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80 Calendar – Upcoming multi-sport events.
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97 Tri-Stars – Local heroes and standout performances.
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104 Tinley Talks – Scott Tinley reflects on staying grounded in a fast-paced sport.
(On the cover: Triathlete Tony Richardson at Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro, California. Photography by Uniack; wetsuit by Body Glove; goggles by Barracuda.)
A great addition for collectors and endurance-sport enthusiasts, this issue combines gear guides, athlete profiles, and expert training advice while showcasing Tony Richardson on the cover—an authentic piece of triathlon history from the late 1980s.