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What an 83-athlete Kona study can—and can’t—tell us about why women race
A 2026 paper surveyed 83 women who raced the 2023 Kona IRONMAN World Championship. Its findings offer a useful coaching prompt, not a universal profile of women triathletes.
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FORM Smart Swim 2 LT review (2026): live swim data for £129
FORM’s Smart Swim 2 LT puts pace, distance and stroke data in a swimmer’s field of view for £129. It is a compelling training aid if you want prompts without stopping, but it omits heart-rate tracking and open-water GPS requires a paired watch. This is a specification-led review, not a hands-on test.
Garmin Enduro 4 review (2026): the long-haul tri watch
Garmin’s Enduro 4 is a 51mm, 66g multisport watch built around solar-assisted battery life, onboard maps and full triathlon profiles. At £799.99 RRP, its headline 320-hour activity figure is compelling only if you understand the extended-battery mode and bright-sun assumptions behind it. This is a specification-led review, not a hands-on or independent GPS test.
Trek Domane SL 5 Gen 5 review: £2,500, 40mm tyres
Trek’s new 2026 Domane SL 5 Gen 5 costs £2,500 and pairs a 500 Series OCLV frame with mechanical Shimano 105, alloy wheels and clearance for 40mm tyres. The case is practical endurance rather than low weight: its stock 35mm tyres, relaxed fit and frame-bag mounts make more sense than treating it as a race bike. This is a spec-led review, not a ride test.
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