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Having a massage therapist at your convenience would be great, but probably not ideal in terms of time and money. This handy travel stick by The Stick isn’t quite the same, but it will do a pretty good job massaging your muscles prior to training sessions and for recovery phases. 17″ long with 8 therapeutic spindles, use it like a roller over muscle groups, like quads, hamstrings, shins and calves, to prepare muscles for physical activity, reduce muscle soreness and wear down some nasty trigger points. Its convenient travel size makes it portable for race day.

Dave Scott had won the race six times in row. Mark Allen had placed second twice. In 1989 at the Ironman World Championship, the two triathletes battle for first again. For eight hours Scott and Allen could hardly be separated and the race becomes one of the greatest stories ever in triathlon history. Sports journalist Michael Fitzgerald tells in his book, Iron War, the background of the two athletes and their desire to succeed.

Saucony’s Progrid Kinvara 2 is made of lightweight materials with enough structure to give you a shoe that feels like you’re not wearing anything on your feet. Synthetic and mesh upper provides breathability while fabric lining provides comfort, ProGrid Lite in the heel offers shock attenuation. The minimal midsole construction delivers standard protection from the pounding. A minimalist sneaker with the support needed for long distances.

Look’s latest flagship road pedal, the KÉO Blade, has a flexible carbon fiber ‘blade’ instead of the traditional wound steel spring, making it lighter with more feel produced by the altered spring curve. It offers a much snappier engagement and release that’s noticeable from the first time you clip in. The titanium spindle rotates virtually drag-free on three silky-smooth cartridge bearings and longer threads afford a bit of stance width adjustment for those in need. Less than 95g for the TI axle model, or 115 for CrMo axle model, and comes in either a 12Nm or 16Nm spring. Innovation with the goal of safety, lightweight, comfort and reliability.

Here’s something to pack in your bento box. The Bonk Breaker Bar provides nutrients and energy so that you don’t hit that wall. All natural, gluten free, dairy free, preservative free, it’ll provide ~250 calories per serving. Comes in a variety of flavors: peanut butter and jelly, peanut butter chocolate chip, espresso chip, almond butter and honey, blueberry oat and apple pie.

Keep all your tri gear organized and easy-to-carry in this Louis Garneau Race Day Revo backpack. This 44L capacity bag has enough space to keep your wetsuit, goggles, shoes, extra towel, water bottles, gels and bike helmet. The adjustable flap makes taking in and out items easy. The bottom is water resistant for wet wetsuits. There’s a sternum strap and back cushion so that you’re comfortable carrying all that weight around. Be organized on race day.

Aqua Sphere’s Kaiman goggles have mirrored lens to reduce glare so that you can see better and provides 100% UVA and UVB protection. 180 degree panoramic, distortion-free visibility helps with sighting, along with the leak resistant, anti-fog and scratch resistant lens. Its easy-adjust buckle system makes putting the pair on a snap. Softeril® construction keeps you comfortable while Pelixsol™ provides lightweight protection.

If you’re one who prefers to race out of T2 with your bike shoes already mounted, give Lake’s new TX312 triathlon cycling shoe a try. The shoe opens from the back, which makes putting your foot in easier once you’re already on the bike. Its eSole® Custom Foot beds are created from a 3D foot imaging technology and gives you the option to interchange the modular arch and metatarsal pads for preferred height and comfort. It has a lightweight and stiff carbon fiber sole and NuFOAM™ breathable & wicking shell with Trek-Dry antimicrobial liner for fast drying breathability.

Developed to help smaller riders, the 3T ARXA Pro Stem is a height-adjustable stem allowing for a wide range of height adjustment. With 33° of articulation to either side of the fulcrum, the 80mm or 100mm stem helps the rider get the bars down low or a more upright position. Laser-etched markings help accurately record the desired angle and the front section is hinged to the rear section via a DiffLock™ splined coupling. PRO is the entry-level model. ARXA TEAM is fabricated in a higher grade of alloy, and comes with titanium bolts. Weight for Team is 199g and Pro is 230g.

Say hello to ISM’s lastest product, the Prologue. If you are already familiar with their Podium and Breakaway models, then you won’t find too much change. The Prologue has added foam and gel padding for a more comfortable and soft ride. ISM kept the longer length and narrower hamstring section to allow for more forward and rearward body movement. Chaffing on the inner thigh is minimalized by the integrated sloped front arms.