Cover of TriAthlete Magazine October 1985 No. 26 featuring the headline 'Very First Ironman History in the Making', showcasing a female athlete in a pink jacket, emphasizing bike handling and triathlon topics.
TriAthlete Magazine October 1985 No. 26 Very First Ironman - Contents page featuring articles and features including ‘Boom or Bust’, ‘Tri Stats’, and ‘California Split’.
TriAthlete Magazine October 1985 No. 26 Very First Ironman - Vintage Nike advertisement showcasing various running shoes and their performance features.
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Cover of TriAthlete Magazine October 1985 No. 26 featuring the headline 'Very First Ironman History in the Making', showcasing a female athlete in a pink jacket, emphasizing bike handling and triathlon topics.TriAthlete Magazine October 1985 No. 26 Very First Ironman - Contents page featuring articles and features including ‘Boom or Bust’, ‘Tri Stats’, and ‘California Split’.TriAthlete Magazine October 1985 No. 26 Very First Ironman - Vintage Nike advertisement showcasing various running shoes and their performance features.

TriAthlete Magazine October 1985 No. 26 Very First Ironman No Label VG

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Tri-Athlete Magazine – October 1985 – No. 26 – Very First Ironman – VG

This vintage issue of Tri-Athlete magazine (No. 26), dated October 1985, is in very good condition, with only minor wear on the edges. 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 great shape for its age and will be shipped with a plastic protective covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.

Contents

Features

  • 12 Boom or Bust – A sober appraisal of triathlon’s future. (Dave McGillivray)

  • 20 Tri Stats – Computerized analysis of the sport. (Phil Williamson)

  • 24 Sugar – How sweet most foods really are. (Janet C. Tamaro)

  • 26 Bike-Handling Skills – Tactics for mastering two wheels. (Tom Goddard)

  • 30 California Split – Exploring a growing rift in the community.

  • 32 Don’t Be Too Impressed with San Diego – Talent thrives in Northern California. (Tom Taylor)

  • 36 The San Diego Training Mystique – Why its formula works. (Murphy Reinschreiber)

  • 35 Hawaii Preview – A look at the race scene in paradise.

  • 38 History in the Making – Revisiting the very first Ironman in Hawaii. (Jeanette Foster)

  • 42 Ironmania – Surviving the chaos of the mass swim start. (Mike Plant)

  • 44 Frank Learns to Iron – A short story. (R.P. Boye)

  • 48 Patriotism Lives – A festive Fourth of July happening. (William R. Katovsky)

  • 56 Bringing Out the Best – Elite athletes gather in Minnesota. (Janet C. Tamaro)

  • 62 View from the East – “Where were you guys?” (Mike Plant)

Departments

  • 5 Transition Area – “Triathlon Tunes: Swim/Run/Bike to the Music.”

  • 6 Tri-Athlete Talk – Updates on the International Triathlon Team Cup, tanning tips, and the Crystal Light Triathlon.

  • 14 Let’s Hear from S.T. – Q&A with Scott Tinley.

  • 16 Medical Advice: Ask Labman – Guidance from Doug Hiller, M.D., and Mary O’Toole, Ph.D.

  • 66 At the Races – Race results and a comprehensive calendar.

  • 79 Bio-Feedback – Letters from readers.

A standout collectible for triathlon enthusiasts and sports-history fans, this issue celebrates the legacy of the original Ironman in Hawaii while offering expert insights, training advice, and coverage of the sport’s vibrant 1980s scene.

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