inside triathlon april 2008

features
34) drugs in triathlon
There’s nothing trite about the topic of doping in multisport—in fact, it’s on the forefront of every federation worldwide, including USA Triathlon. Timothy Carlson takes you inside the nebulous world of drugs in endurance sports and shows you how the problem has seeped through to affect athletes of all abilities, from the mighty elites to the humblest age groupers. Includes a timeline of all the doping accusations made in multisport. By Timothy Carlson

42) Stuck in a Rut?
Overtraining, undertraining, too much intensity, not enough variety—all can lead
to a nasty performance plateau. If you’re not seeing the results you want, it’s time to make some simple changes to your training and overall approach to get back on track. By Matt Dixon

49) hunt for Olympic Gold
Who will make the 2008 U.S. Olympic team? We rank the results of America’s top contenders and give you the lowdown on the tough Trials course in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Whichever way the drama unfolds, read our race predictions to find
out how your favorites will perform in the seat-upending soap opera for Olympic glory. By Timothy Carlson

54) hunter kemper
America’s most decorated mid-distance triathlete has already been on a Wheaties
box and made two Olympic Games. But can Kemper make his third team? Timothy Carlson uncovers the challenges facing the former world No. 1-ranked triathlete and how America’s best hope for an Olympic medal may have finally beaten the demons that stand in his way of wearing gold. By Timothy Carlson

departments
12) news
Hammer Nutrition faces lawsuit for supplement contamination; Iron Girl scores huge title sponsor with Aflac; USAT announces the best elite athletes of the year; Inside Triathlon Age-Group Team proves its might and medal in Year One of its inception. By the Editors

27) Gear
From smooth grooves to grippy tread patterns, there’s a lot to love in this year’s roster of racing tires. We dug through piles of rubber to find the best new tires to wrap your rims. By Melaina Juntti
training

70) at the races
Colucci and Gollnick ring in the New Year with wins at Ironman 70.3 Pucon; Kloser proves he can still be a winner at age 48 at the USAT winter triathlon national championship.

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