Australian Triathlete – October 2018

Every year it rolls around to this edition and we start to get the buzz ahead of Kona. Qualification for both pro and age group athletes has finished and we can start to ponder the battles that will ensue not just between athletes but also the athletes vs. the Island. For first timers, the excitement at this stage must be close to impossible to contain. I thought about the things I am most looking forward to seeing in this year’s race. A few that come to mind include: Mirinda Carfrae returning to the Big Island, the Frodo vs. Gomez showdown, Cam Wurf – can he really win Kona? It’s going to be an exciting race – we can’t wait! With that in mind, we bring you the 2018 Pre Kona edition. We feature Mirinda Carfrae on the cover ahead of her Kona comeback. We look at the Kona contenders – who will be the King and Queen of Kona in 2018? AT’s Jodie Cunnama chats with Daniela Ryf ahead of her World Championships assault. We get to know up and coming pro, Grace Thek, we’re inspired by age grouper Cheyne Murphy and meet one of the best coaches in the sport, Matt Dixon of Purple Patch Fitness. Our tech pages are packed this month – we road test the Oakley AR05 and the Canyon Women’s Speedmax CF 8.0. AT’s deputy, Margy Margs visits The Balanced Runner, Paul McKinnon to see if she can find any gains in her running. And, just in time for the next tri season, we help you find the right tri suit in this month’s edition of Save, Spend, Splurge. Our experts are all back this month too, with their latest tips and tricks that are sure to help you be the best athlete you can be. It’s another jam-packed edition, bursting at the seams. So grab your favourite drink and enjoy!