Columns written by Chris McCormack
(Originally published in Triathlete Magazine May 2013.) When it comes to Ironman, lighter is not necessarily better. I’d say 99 percent of people I talk to in this sport believe weight’s relationship to performance is as simple as “less is […]
The elation is over, the fatigue has begun to settle and the endorphins have run their course. Macca’s four-step plan to staying positive. (Originally published in Triathlete Magazine April 2013.) Without a doubt, the most common feeling everyone has a […]
(Originally published in Triathlete Magazine February 2013.) Triathlon may have become more mainstream, but one thing hasn’t changed: the thrill of the challenge. What a transformation our sport has seen over the past 15 years! Participation numbers are up, and […]
(Originally published in Triathlete Magazine January 2013.) A purpose greater than myself helps me to push on after a disappointing race. Kona 2012 didn’t go as planned. I had prepared perfectly for the race, I was in amazing form and […]
(Originally published in Triathlete Magazine December 2012.) Clearly the pros are onto something. Right? I was recently at a triathlon club Q&A in Southern California, and an athlete asked me, “What are the secret sessions the professional athletes do that […]
Would Lance Armstrong have been a major player in Kona? Probably. The winner? Not so fast. (Originally published in Triathlete Magazine October 2012.) The triathlon world was filled with excitement upon the announcement that Lance Armstrong would race Ironman in […]
Burnt out? You’re not alone. Even Chris McCormack experiences lulls in motivation. (Originally published in Triathlete Magazine July 2012.) The most common question I get asked as a professional triathlete is, “How do you stay so motivated to continually train?” […]
Macca’s relationship with Triathlete, which began as a teen growing up in Australia, comes full circle. (Originally published in Triathlete Magazine April 2012) Growing up, my least favorite teacher was my year 10 English teacher, Mrs. Mills. It wasn’t that […]
My European racing campaign kicked off well with a win in the Ironman 70.3 event in Austria. I had a great day and despite being a little jetlagged managed to capture my fourth race win of the season. After arriving […]
The news hit me on Wednesday like a tidal wave. Steve Larsen had died in Bend, Oregon, close to his home during a track session the night prior. I was flying out to Europe only a few hours later to […]
