01. Photographer pick: Scott Flathouse

A native of Austin, Texas, Scott has been active in endurance sports since childhood and only stopped competing in triathlons after being sidelined by an injury. He now lives vicariously through others and uses his camera to stay involved in the sport. 

"You work hard to be awesome on race day. My work captures that awesome."

Triathlete Landi Orza. Photo by Scott Flathouse

02. Article pick: Hawaii Ironman World Championships 2022 Results: Gustav Iden Victorious With A New Course Record

The Ironman World Championships, the annual culmination of a series of Ironman triathlon qualification races held throughout the world, took place last week. Multiple records were broken which left many in shock. Here’s a perfect recap of the blood, sweat and tears that made history in what many consider the most difficult race of all time. 

Not sure what Ironman is? Learn about it here! 

Athletes start the swim portion of the Ironman World Championship Triathlon on Oct. 8 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. AP Photo by Marco Garcia

03. Book pick: Total Immersion: The Revolutionary Way to Swim Better, Faster, and Easier

What sets triathlons apart from other endurance races is the athletic variety it requires. A swim, a bike, AND a run? All very different; yet you're expected to master them all. 

Though it's the shortest leg of the race, the swimming portion tends to intimidate the most. Whether you swam competitively as a kid or still doggy paddle, Terry Laughlin's new philosophies will reteach everything you thought you knew about swimming and totally transform your stroke in the process.

04. Audio pick: Lucy Charles-Barclay

This episode of The MX Endurance Podcast features young English triathlete Lucy Charles-Barclay who's made history in the Ironman and 70.3 (half Ironman) distances. They discuss her career and accomplishments and how she is setting the bar in women's racing.

Quote of the Week

“From the ashes we are reborn. From destruction comes strength.”

        — Rich Roll