Description
Triathlete Magazine – September 1986 – No. 37 – Joanne Ernst, 1985 Ironman Champion – VG
This vintage issue of Triathlete magazine (No. 37), dated September 1986, is in very good condition, with only minor wear along the edges. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the 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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28 Deep in the Heart of Texas – Coverage of the President’s Triathlon in Dallas. (Terry Mulgannon)
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34 Masters of the Game – Athletes in their 40s, 50s, and 60s challenge the triple sport. (Bob Cooper)
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40 Bike Maintenance – Practical tips for keeping your race machine in top form.
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46 Pole-Pedal-Paddle – Bend, Oregon’s legendary multi-sport event. (Bob Makela)
Columns
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12 Sports Health – Tapering and peaking for optimal race performance.
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16 Swim – “Cramping Your Style.” (Chip Zempel)
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18 Bike – Simplifying gearing choices.
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20 Run – Low-altitude training strategies. (Bob Cooper)
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24 Perspective – “The Balance of Power: Nice vs. the Ironman.” (Mike Plant)
Departments
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6 Letters – Reader correspondence.
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8 Informer – Triathlon news about people, places, and products.
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50 Tri-Stars – Local heroes and standout performers.
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52 Race Notes – Reports and event highlights.
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60 Calendar – The most complete list of races worldwide.
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76 Finish Line – Closing reflections.
(On the cover: Joanne Ernst, 1985 Ironman Champion, fresh from wins at the Memphis in May Triathlon and USTS L.A., before confirming her entry into the 1986 Ironman. Photography by All-Sport USA/Mike Powell.)
A collectible issue for endurance-sport enthusiasts, this edition showcases Joanne Ernst’s journey as an Ironman champion, along with practical bike care tips, race previews, and features on masters athletes in the mid-1980s triathlon scene.



