MX News

The role patience plays in Ironman

Justin Granger writes about the elements of a successful ironman, and the one thing that brings them all together.

MX Endurance News Wednesday August 10

Member Profile: Gavin Borg

Gavin has been a member of MX Endurance for over a year and finished his first 70.3 in May with a new half marathon PB.

Noelle De Guzman Tuesday August 09

How Hard Can I Race?

Race effort sessions help you learn to pace yourself and assess your goals so you can finish strong.

Noelle De Guzman Wednesday August 03

What's a good FTP number?

Feeling insecure about how many watts you can push? What’s a good FTP number?

Noelle De Guzman Wednesday July 27

Member Profile: Meirion Evans

He says, “Life is too short for taking everything seriously!”

Noelle De Guzman Wednesday July 27

Beginner Tri Tips: Running

The thing I always say to myself is you’ve got to embrace that moment. Embrace the Suck.

Chris "Macca" McCormack Wednesday July 20

Beginner Tri Tips: Cycling

Cycling is one of the more gear-intensive disciplines in the sport of triathlon, but it doesn't have to be expensive or intimidating to get into.

Chris "Macca" McCormack Thursday July 14

How an MX member raced Challenge Roth on a loaner bike

MX Endurance member Jill Chapman raced her first full distance at Challenge Roth two weeks ago – but she very nearly didn’t when her bike box didn’t arrive with her.

Noelle De Guzman Tuesday July 12

Beginner Tri Tips: Swimming

If you want to be a triathlete, the swim is definitely part of that swim-bike-run -- but it's one of things most beginners dread. Here's how you can get started right.

Chris "Macca" McCormack Tuesday July 05

Member Spotlight: Alison Tschanz

Alison took on the challenge of triathlon after losing weight.

Noelle De Guzman Tuesday July 05

Triathlon: How do you start?

While it looks to be the most physically demanding sport in the world, people can relate to one of those three disciplines -- and the challenge is attractive.

Chris "Macca" McCormack Wednesday June 29

How many calories to eat in a day

How do we know how many calories each individual needs in a day?

Chloe McLeod Wednesday June 22

Member Spotlight: Jaime Pineda

Based in Mexico City, Jaime has raced and met up with MX Endurance members all around the world.

Noelle De Guzman Tuesday June 21

One Simple Trick to Getting Your Training Done

A shift in thinking will help you get the training done even if you don't feel like it.

Chris "Macca" McCormack Wednesday June 15

The MX Endurance Sub7 Sub8 Rundown

All four banner athletes did not only slip under their respective marks, but absolutely smashed the 7- and 8-hour mythical barrier.

Noelle De Guzman Wednesday June 08

A Glimpse into Brownlee and Blummenfelt's Sub7 Equipment & Strategies

Though Brownlee has been ruled out of the attempt, his plans are still worth a look even as fellow Brit Joe Skipper steps in to give Blummenfelt competition on race day.

Noelle De Guzman Wednesday June 01

The equipment Spirig and Matthews will use to go Sub8

Aside from talent and fitness, technology and strategy are key in the attempt to finish a full distance triathlon in under eight hours.

Noelle De Guzman Tuesday May 31

Alistair Brownlee Out of Sub7

The dual Olympic champion and contender to race a full distance triathlon in under 7 hours has fallen to injury.

Noelle De Guzman Tuesday May 31

Don't Underperform on Race Day!

Four-time triathlon world champion Chris McCormack answers MX Endurance members’ questions about how to prevent underperforming on race day.

Chris "Macca" McCormack Tuesday May 24

Am I Running Too Much?

Patience is the key when trying to elevate your running game. Slow progress allows you to make permanent gains.

MX Endurance News Tuesday May 17

World Championship performances set Blummenfelt and Matthews up for Sub7 Sub8

The focus for them now will be to recover to race the full distance again on June 5. Next time, the goal is not merely to win, but to be the first to go Sub7 and Sub8.

Noelle De Guzman Tuesday May 10

Macca's Picks for St. George

The St. George course favors strong athletes, and with major players out of action we may see new world champions in men's and women's fields.

Chris "Macca" McCormack Wednesday May 04

How to Choose a Bike Saddle

Finding the right saddle for you goes a long way toward helping you enjoy the experience of cycling, allowing you to build fitness and become a better athlete.

MX Endurance News Tuesday April 26

Triathlon is tough. Let's take pride in that.

Triathlon used to be like a secret club you couldn’t buy your way into; you had to earn your stripes by taking on the hard races. But now there’s this impossible perfection that people feel they have to chase.

Chris "Macca" McCormack Tuesday April 19

How to Fuel Your Bike Leg for Triathlon Success

Staying on top of your nutrition on the bike sets you up for success at the finish line.

Noelle De Guzman Tuesday April 12

Tattoos and Sweating

Spending time in the tattoo parlour may change how you sweat. Here's how to stay cool with skin art even when training.

Chloe McLeod Tuesday April 05

Lucy Charles-Barclay injured, ruled out of St. George and Sub8

The break to heal and rehabilitate effectively rules her out of the Ironman World Championship in St. George and the Pho3nix Sub8 Project.

Noelle De Guzman Friday April 01

What to Eat to Reduce Stress

Eating right and having good eating habits will help you deal with stress better.

Chloe McLeod Tuesday March 29

Run by Feel, Heart Rate, or Pace?

Run by feel, heart rate, or pace: which is best? Each method has its own pros and cons as you aim to get fitter and faster.

Noelle De Guzman Tuesday March 22

Run Faster Off the Bike

The transition from biking to running can be a daunting one when your legs feel like a ton of bricks. So how can you run faster off the bike?

Noelle De Guzman Tuesday March 15