Description
Triathlon Magazine – March 1986 – Vol. 4, No. 2 – Joanne Ernst & Scott Tinley – Good
This vintage issue of Triathlon magazine (Volume 4, Number 2), dated March 1986, is in good condition. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same one you will receive. Please check the photos carefully for condition purposes. We offer combined shipping upon request, and all of our items include a plastic protective covering.
Contents
Features
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26 Triathletes of the Year – Scott Tinley and Joanne Ernst are honored as 1985’s best performers. (Mike Plant)
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34 Cross-Training: Fact or Fiction – Evaluating the benefits of varied workouts. (Tom LaFontaine & Liz Bulman)
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40 Hombres de Maíz – Racing through Guatemala’s Petén jungle. (Terry Mulgannon)
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46 Welcome to San Diego – “America’s Finest City” through the eyes of triathletes. (C.J. Olivares Jr.)
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54 For Want of a Shoe – A guide to bike shoes and new pedal systems.
Columns
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10 Viewpoint – “Dodging the Draft.” (Dale Basescu)
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12 Swim – “Think Swim.” (Doug Stern)
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14 Bike – “Getting Framed.” (Barclay Kruse)
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21 Run – “Tri-style Runs.” (Glenn Town)
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23 Sports Health – “Training Intangibles: Part II.” (Mark Hodges)
Departments
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5 Letters – Reader correspondence.
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6 Informer – Behind-the-scenes news and rumors from the triathlon world.
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68 Tri-Stars – Local heroes and standout athletes.
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70 Calendar – An early-season guide to upcoming events.
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62 Race Notes – Highlights and reports from recent competitions.
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80 Finish Line – Closing reflections.
(On the cover: 1985 Triathletes of the Year, Joanne Ernst and Scott Tinley, after their victories at the Bud Light Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Photography by Tracy Frankel.)
A terrific collectible for sports-history fans and triathlon enthusiasts, this issue celebrates the 1985 Triathletes of the Year and delivers insightful training articles, race reports, and profiles from the sport’s mid-1980s boom.



