Description
Triathlete Magazine – April 1986 – Water Swimmer & Triathlete Eney Jones of Florida – Good Condition (with creases)
This vintage issue of Triathlete magazine, dated April 1986, is in good condition, with some light creasing and minor edge wear. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the one you will receive. Please review the detailed photos for condition purposes. It will be shipped with a plastic protective covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
Features
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28 In Search of the Ultimate Bike – Triathlon Magazine’s 1986 Buyer’s Guide. (John Howard)
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38 Hawaiian-Holiday – The Kauai-Loves-You Triathlon. (C.J. Olivares Jr.)
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44 Way Down South – Exploring the land of triathlons. (Charlie Houlihan)
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52 One Hour a Day – Preparing for your first triathlon in just an hour a day. (Sally Edwards)
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58 Penrod’s – The “party triathlon” that became serious. (Terry Mulgannon)
Columns
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16 Viewpoint – “Tri It Mom.” (Gillian Ackland)
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18 Swim – “Dangers of the Deep.” (Lynn Cox)
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20 Bike – “Strength and Style.” (Scott Molina)
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22 Run – A quick rebound after injury. (Kurt Madden)
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24 Sports Health – “Kindling the Fire.” (Glenn Town)
Departments
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6 Letters – Reader correspondence.
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10 Informer – Behind-the-scenes updates and triathlon news.
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66 Tri-Stars – Local heroes and standout athletes.
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68 Race Notes – Reports and event highlights.
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78 Calendar – A look at the season’s biggest events.
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104 Finish Line – Closing reflections.
(On the cover: Eney Jones, top open-water swimmer and triathlete from Florida, photographed after finishing as the second woman out of the water at the 1985 Ironman Triathlon. Bike by Bertoni; workout apparel by Martoni; hair and makeup by Chris Bingham/HMS Bookings. Photography by Tracy Frankel.)
A great collectible for enthusiasts of triathlon history, this issue celebrates Eney Jones’s achievements and includes training guides, equipment reviews, and race coverage from the sport’s vibrant mid-1980s era.



