Are People Spending More On Health & Fitness In 2026? | GTN Show Ep.439

Are People Spending More On Health & Fitness In 2026? | GTN Show Ep.439

The GTN Show is back with its first episode of 2026 — and things are looking bright for triathlon!

We explore why health and wellness spending is expected to continue rising this year, break down the latest pro team rosters and sponsorship announcements, and take a look at the Norwegians’ ambitious 2026 race calendar.

Plus, we discuss a fascinating new proposal in the ongoing Ironman drafting debate — one that could significantly impact age-group racing.

00:00 Welcome to 2026
01:23 Tragic News from Monterey
03:58 Sponsor Announcements & Pro Team Updates
08:45 Treadmill Everesting World Record
10:28 Innes Fitzgerald’s Park Run Record
11:40 The Norwegians’ 2026 Race Plans | Ironman Pro Series
14:01 2026 Health & Fitness Spending Trends
18:01 Tri-Spy
19:24 The Drafting Debate
25:20 Coming Soon to GTN

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