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Whether drinking a beer after a workout is a聽聽is up for debate, but you can鈥檛 argue with the fact that a hard-earned crisp beverage during a steamy shower is one of life鈥檚 simple pleasures. Once the mainstay of the college-hangover crowd and post-lawncare dads, the shower beer has infiltrated the swim-bike-run set in a big, refreshing way. After a hard run or a 100-mile ride, few things are better than聽, shower beer, and聽. If you haven鈥檛 tried it yet, crack one open after your long run this weekend 鈥� you鈥檙e in for a treat.

Below we suggest the best shower beers to follow 10 typical triathlon workouts.听To help guide our picks, we turned to two people more qualified to have opinions on the matter: Advanced Cicerones Shawna Cormier, co-founder of聽, and聽, founder of聽.

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Workout:聽Mile repeats on the track

The shower beer:聽, 5.2% ABV

奥丑测:听You need something refreshing and not too heavy on a post-run stomach. 鈥淒ark beers aren鈥檛 all heavy or high ABV!鈥� Blair says. 鈥淐zech dark lager, or tmavy, is medium-bodied with moderate alcohol (less than 6%) reminiscent聽of a cold brew with a crisp finish.鈥�

Workout:聽A frigid open-water swim

The beer:聽, 9% ABV

奥丑测:听After fighting chop in the cold, a warmup is in order. 鈥淭his Imperial Stout has a big body, with hints of dark roast coffee, dark chocolate-covered raisins, and a bittersweet finish,鈥� Cormier says.

搁贰尝础罢贰顿:听

Workout:聽A spicy group ride

The beer:聽, 7% ABV

奥丑测:听Surviving the spontaneous attacks of a group ride deserves a celebratory party punch. 鈥淣apoleon Bonaparte is credited for dubbing the tart and refreshing Berliner Weisse 鈥楾he Champagne of the North,鈥欌�� Blair says. 鈥淎 refreshing wheat beer, Berliner Weisse is highly carbonated and has a clean tartness. The addition of citrusy yuzu and acidic raspberry enhances the refreshing quality while milk sugar adds a bit of sweetness for balance.鈥�

Workout:聽A hot, humid tempo run

The beer:聽, 4.9% ABV

奥丑测:听To recover from that sweaty situation, you need something invigorating with enough character to make it all feel worth it. Cormier describes this pilsner as 鈥渃risp, clean, moderately bitter; fresh herb, grainy/white bread, refreshing carbonation. A classic.鈥�

Workout:聽Monster morning session in the pool

The beer:聽, 3.7% ABV

奥丑测:听No one needs a dense gut-filler straight out of the pool to start the day. 鈥淏ell鈥檚 Light-Hearted IPA delivers the bright hop character of a classic IPA with the light body and low ABV of a light lager,鈥� Blair says. 鈥淚t has a ton of flavor with low ABV and low calories, perfect for a midday quaff.鈥�

搁贰尝础罢贰顿:听

Workout:聽Sweaty indoor trainer ride

The beer:聽, 2% ABV

奥丑测:听Beer blended with lager and the tartness of grapefruit juice? Sounds like a match for that intense Zwift session. 鈥淩adler was invented by a German innkeeper one busy Saturday afternoon outside of Munich when 13,000 cyclists arrived thirsty for Helles lager,鈥� Blair says. 鈥淣ot having enough beer to satisfy everyone, the innkeeper came up with the idea of mixing lemon soda with his Helles. He told the cyclists the drink was called a Radler he invented so they could slake their thirst but still cycle back to Munich.鈥�

Workout:聽Many, many hill repeats

The beer:聽, 9.5% ABV

奥丑测:听You need high strength without showing off. A Trappist classic, a tripel has high alcohol and is also highly attenuated (aka dangerously drinkable). Cormier describes the taste as 鈥済rainy/bread dough malt with fresh cracked pepper, low clove with a hint of tangerine peel and low pear drop candy.鈥�

Workout:聽100-mile solo bike ride

The beer:聽, 9.6% ABV

奥丑测:听After a long slog by yourself, you might grab whatever鈥檚 convenient. But the ideal would be a beer with some sweetness, balanced bitterness and pleasant alcohol warmth to help you relax and recover. Cormier describes this ale as having a 鈥渂ig body with a balance of grapefruit and naval orange peel, a hop aroma with high bitterness, and a caramel malt backbone.鈥�

Workout:聽Evening weight session in the gym

The beer:聽, 8% ABV

奥丑测:听A strength workout calls for a beer with strength, and 鈥渁t 8% ABV, Ghost in the Machine is consistently rated one of the top double IPAs out there,鈥� Blair says. 鈥淚t has lots of grapefruit and tropical fruit flavors with less bitterness than many double IPAs.鈥�

Workout:聽The final big brick before a race

The beer:聽, 4.2% ABV

Why:聽You鈥檙e so close to the start line and the training is behind you, so treat yourself 鈥� without overdoing it 鈥� before race day. Cormier recommends this 鈥渟alty, sour old German style鈥� beer with Gatorade-like saline content and flavors of 鈥渨hite bread dough, and spritzy lemon yogurt acidity,鈥� all in a 120-calorie can.

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One of the coolest things about the sport of triathlon is that you get to see a unique perspective of a place. Although the goal is typically to get to the finish line as fast as possible, how much better is a race when you have those incredibly scenic triathlon, pinch-me, 鈥渨ow, this is beautiful鈥� moments along the way?

We asked a handful of the most-traveled pros to weigh in on the most scenic triathlons they鈥檝e raced, and here are eight of the stunners they chose鈥攊n no particular order.

Ironman and Ironman 70.3 St. George, Utah

Good news for anyone racing the now-in-Utah next May: This event is an overwhelming pro favorite, despite the fact that it also features one of the toughest and . 鈥淚t鈥檚 very different scenery聽compared to anything else you see,鈥� said pro triathlete Trevor Wurtele. The combination of red rock vistas and high-altitude forests create some of the most scenic, otherworldly landscapes in triathlon. The swim in Sand Hollow Reservoir鈥攕urrounded by rocky formations and red-sand beaches鈥攌icks the race off to a beautiful start. But the standout is the bike climb through the sandstone cliffs of Snow Canyon State Park. 鈥淪now Canyon is incredible,鈥� said Jeanni Metzler, who finished second at the 2021 Ironman 70.3 World Championship. Skye Moench summed it up: 鈥淚t鈥檚 hard to beat the beauty of St. George.鈥�

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Challenge Wanaka, New Zealand

Look at one photo of this race鈥攐r just envision racing around the set of Lord of the Rings鈥�and you鈥檒l want to add Challenge Wanaka to your bucket list. Braden Currie, a native of the idyllic New Zealand town who has won the event twice, still names this race as one of the most scenic triathlons he鈥檚 ever done. The swim in Lake Wanaka鈥檚 Glendhu Bay features reflections of the snow-capped Mount Aspiring and water 鈥渟o clean you can drink it鈥� (says Challenge). And it only gets better from there. 鈥淣othing beats riding lakeside with the Southern Alps mountains as the backdrop,鈥� Currie said. Plus, the run course takes place on undulating mountain bike trails, which, he said, 鈥淚 would choose over a road run any day of the week.鈥�

Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee, Austria

The hills are alive on this half-iron-distance course in the heart of Austria鈥檚 Northern Limestone Alps. Heather and Trevor Wurtele said that in terms of scenery, 鈥渁nything in Austria鈥� tops the charts (including Ironman 70.3 Zell am See-Kaprun). 鈥淭he Austrian countryside and roads are amazing to race on, and by far the best location for just going out and enjoying a bike ride before and after the race,鈥� Trevor said. The crystal-clear swim takes place in Lake Walchsee, tucked into the foothills of the Kaisergebirge Mountain Range, and the bike and run courses wind past quaint farmhouses and expansive meadows with jaw-dropping peak views along the way.

Ironman and Ironman 70.3 Coeur d鈥橝lene, Idaho

The sport of triathlon didn鈥檛 discover this small town in Northern Idaho, but it certainly brought more attention to its rugged splendor. Centered around a 30-mile-long glacier-fed lake surrounded by pine trees, the Pacific Northwest destination gives off an immediate 鈥渁way from it all鈥� vibe. 鈥淚 especially love the swim in Lake Coeur d鈥橝lene,鈥� said two-time 70.3 CdA-winner Haley Chura. 鈥淚 always take a moment during this race to recognize how lucky I am to swim in such a beautiful location. The bike and run course also offer glimpses of the spectacular lakefront and surrounding mountains.鈥�

Ironman and Ironman 70.3 Mont Tremblant, Qu茅bec

With its charming European-like village set against mountain peaks, Mont-Tremblant makes for a postcard-worthy race venue and one of the most scenic in triathlon. 国产吃瓜黑料 of the pedestrian-friendly center, the surrounding area becomes wilder and more forested. 鈥淟ac Tremblant is one of the best bodies of water I鈥檝e swum in: clean, cool, peaceful, and tree-lined,鈥� said Sarah True, who has taken second place twice at the 70.3 version. The bike course, mostly on a scenic highway, is 鈥渉illy and engaging,鈥� she said, as is the dynamic run course, which 鈥渢akes you through the ski resort, along the lake, and on a tree-lined bike path.鈥�

XTERRA USA Championship: Ogden, Utah

Located at the base of Snowbasin Resort, the XTERRA USA Championship traverses the mountains of Ogden on a challenging course every fall. Although the swim was cancelled in 2021 due to elevated bacteria, the epic 19-mile mountain bike was a colorful highlight for Lesley Paterson, who recently took third.鈥淭his year was especially gorgeous,鈥� she said. 鈥淟iterally we were biking through pink tunnels with the fall trees turning. The trails were all epic! I just love being in the mountains.鈥� The 2021 course entailed a 2.5-mile run, 19-mile bike and 5.5-mile run on technical, single-track ascents rewarded by fun and flowy downhills.

Ironman Western Australia and Ironman 70.3 Western Australia

Known for its magical forests, white-sand beaches and humpback whale sightings, Busselton is a relaxing coastal town where Aussies go to vacation. It should come as no surprise that it鈥檚 also a dreamy place to do an endurance event. 鈥淏usselton is a beautiful location just south of Perth,鈥� said Sam Appleton, who took fourth in the iron-distance event in 2019. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a flat and fast course, but offers amazing views, and you get to swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean.鈥� The swim course goes under the , an iconic mile-plus-long landmark. Then you get the best of both worlds on the bike course鈥攔iding along the coast and also through the eucalyptus-filled Tuart Forest鈥攆inishing with a run along the Geographe Bay.

Ironman 70.3 Puc贸n, Chile

Images that emerge from this Chilean half-Ironman are striking for one 9,000-foot reason reason: a snowcapped, active volcano looms over the city, creating a dramatic setting for the challenging course. 鈥淧ucon might feature the hilliest run course on the 70.3 circuit, but the steepest climb rewards you with an incredible view of Villarrica Volcano,鈥� said Haley Chura, who took third there in 2017. Two other reasons to sign up: The swim features a black sand beach and, Chura said, 鈥渧isiting Chile in January can be a nice break from the Northern Hemisphere winter.鈥�

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Although running uphill may feel more difficult from a cardio perspective, going downhill聽飞别濒濒听is challenging鈥攁nd a lot harder on your body.

Here鈥檚 why: Muscles contract in two ways鈥攃oncentrically (muscle shortens: think picking something up) and eccentrically (muscle lengthens while contracting: think putting that something back down). 鈥淓ccentric contractions are much more costly from an energy and wear and tear perspective,鈥� says Dr. Ivo Waerlop, chiropractor and expert on聽gait biomechanics. 聽鈥淩unning downhill requires lots of eccentric contraction, especially in the quadriceps and lower leg muscles.鈥� Mastering running downhill with proper form will put less stress on your legs and can help you make up time in your next race.

Tips for Going Fast Downhill

Lean forward from the hips, not the shoulders. Gravity naturally pulls you downhill. Avoid the urge to lean back and focus on keeping your body perpendicular to the ground. 鈥淎s you increase speed, move your center of gravity forward with you; not enough and your feet are sliding out from under you, too much and you鈥檙e on your face,鈥� Waerlop says.

Use your arms for balance.听When running downhill, we don鈥檛 need the forward-back arm movement for power like we do on flats and uphills. Although it may look ridiculous in race photos, XTERRA world champion Lesley Paterson recommends flailing your arms out to the side for balance. 鈥淚t can help give your body the control it might need if speed takes over or a sudden change in direction is needed,鈥� she says.

Engage your core.聽Think of your abs, glutes and back as your stable base that your limbs work around.

鈥淐ircle鈥� your stride.听Because you don鈥檛 need as much power from the knee drive (thanks, gravity!), keep the feet under the body and don鈥檛 overstride. 鈥淚 often do an almost circular motion鈥攅specially if on steep terrain鈥攔ather than driving the knee straight through in front of the body,鈥� Paterson says. 鈥淚t allows more extension out the back and a chance to relax some of the muscles in the follow-through.鈥�

尝辞辞办听down the hill, not at your feet.听Waerlop says when you look at your shoes, it induces neck forward flexion and actually facilitates your flexor muscles, which 鈥渢urns off鈥� the hip extensor muscles (glutes, hamstrings, back muscles)鈥攖he ones which help keep you upright and neutral鈥攊ncreasing your risk of falling forward.

Imagine hot coals under your feet.听Keep contact time as minimal as possible. 鈥淚 like to feel as though I am 鈥榙ancing鈥� over the ground, just lightly touching it with my mid-/forefoot and springing right off again,鈥� Paterson says.

Originally published November 2018

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