How Top Triathletes Like Anne Haug and Taylor Knibb Elevate Their Training with Garmin Products
Global triathletes trust Garmin smartwatches, cycling computers and more to get a leg up on the competition. Learn how our products can help you elevate your triathlon training.
What do Dorian Coninx, Anne Haug and Taylor Knibb have in common? For starters, all three are among the world’s top professional triathletes. Second, the trio takes their training to the next level with Garmin multisport and triathlon products, enabling them to train with confidence year-round and crush PR after PR on race day.
Why Garmin? It’s simple, really. These internationally ranked athletes understand that Garmin products have their back.
From top-notch multisport smartwatches and bike computers loaded with triathlon features to heart rate monitors, power meter pedals and indoor trainers, the Garmin product ecosystem is purpose-built and designed to elevate tri training to the highest of levels.
Still not convinced? Let’s hear from our sponsored athletes about how — and why — they are using our products. And then we’ll explore the benefits and features of the products trusted by top triathletes worldwide.
Pro Spotlight: Anne Haug
Anne Haug, a decorated professional triathlete from Germany, relies heavily on key data points she receives directly on her wrist and cycling computers1.
An owner of both Garmin Edge 840 Solar and the more compact Edge 130 Plus, Haug can’t help but rave about the amount of features she has at her disposal while training and competing.
“I use the Garmin Forerunner 965 for every single training session and wear it 24/7 to collect all possible data. I love that the Forerunner can be used for all three disciplines, which in my opinion, is a big advantage,” she said.
“To collect all possible data on one device makes it very easy for me to share with my coach. In terms of recovery and my physical well-being, I love the morning report because it gives me inside information about my body and allows me to make the right decisions during the day in terms of training intensity, prevention of sickness, recovery status and so forth.”
Haug, who claimed gold at the 2019 Ironman World Championship in Hawaii, isn’t alone in her opinion that the data her Garmin devices produce is a big part of her training and racing regimen.
Pro Spotlight: Taylor Knibb
Having secured the 2022 and 2023 Women’s 70.3 World Triathlon championships, Taylor Knibb is well-versed in sustaining success at the highest level.
“I’m a huge fan of having data for the training I do, both in the moment of the session and for my coach for analysis,” Knibb said.
“I appreciate the ease of use, all of the data and the data screen options. I also appreciate that my Forerunner 965 tracks my resting heart rate and sleep. My coach likes to see my HRV every day.”
An American who trains with Edge 530 and a variety of other Garmin cycling products, Knibb became the youngest woman to capture gold at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in 2022. Knibb took fourth place in her first full Ironman at the 2023 Ironman Championships in Hawaii.
Pro Spotlight: Dorian Coninx
Hailing from France, Coninx earned his first world championship at the 2023 Men’s 70.3 World Triathlon Championship in Spain.
He also sports the popular Forerunner 965 and digests the loads of trackable data. What’s more, Coninx trains with the Edge 840 Solar, the Rally RS200 power meter pedals and HRM-Pro Plus monitor to get the edge he needs.
“These are products that allow me to be precise in my training and are easy to use,” he said. “They’re efficient, essential and adapted to the needs of someone who practices several sports with a high-performance objective.”
Garmin Multisport and Triathlon Smartwatches
From training to race day, Coninx, Haug and Knibb choose Garmin to make the most of their workouts by tapping into advanced data captured by their smartwatches.
Take the Forerunner 965 and fēnix 7 Pro watches for example. Enjoy tri-focused features like multisport activity profiles, multisport auto transition — which automatically records your splits while adjusting between swim, bike and run — and 24/7 health and fitness tracking features to help you understand your body.
All so you can optimize your training and recovery.
Edge Cycling Computers
With most Garmin Edge products, you can collect real-time stamina insights and performance data.
On top of that vital data, the latest and greatest Garmin Edge device, the Edge 1050, provides a refreshed design, enhanced GroupRide features, a built-in speaker and more — all of which appear on a 3.5” vibrant, touchscreen display as you come into proximity.
The Edge 1050 delivers superior navigation, performance tracking, cycling awareness and smart connectivity to a bright screen — with up to 20 hours of battery life in the most demanding use cases and up to 60 hours in battery saver mode.
It’s no wonder the best of the best trust their Edge device.
Heart Rate Monitors
Many Garmin-sponsored triathletes, including Coninx and Knibb, use the HRM-Pro Plus or HRM-Fit heart rate monitors — in or out of the water — to help monitor their efforts.
The HRM-Pro Plus, a comfortable lightweight strap, transmits real-time heart rate data to compatible devices.
“The accuracy of the data around my heart rate and its zones is crucial,” Coninx said. “I use the belt and the watch to monitor my HRV, particularly when I’m on training courses at altitude, to assess how fit I am when I wake up and how much energy I have.”
Meanwhile, the HRM-Fit heart rate monitor is designed for women and seamlessly clips onto medium- and high-support sports bras.
Made to move with you, the HRM-Fit monitor provides accurate heart rate data sent directly to your wrist or cycling computer.
Rally Power Meter Pedals
Need power meter pedals for your unique bike ride? Then get a pair of Garmin Rally power meter pedals that can be swapped easily from bike to bike for reliable power data on every ride.
Roll with any of our dual-sensing power meters within our Rally 200 series. In addition to receiving accurate power measurements, choose from a variety of power meters that are easy to transfer from one bike to the next.
And depending on your cleat of choice, our various power meters can accommodate you. From the Shimano bike cleat (RS200) to LOOK KEO (RK200) and SPD (XC200), these power meters are designed to comfortably fit your needs — and feet.
So go ahead, crush it on the road, gravel or singletrack.
Tacx Indoor Smart Trainers
Never to be forgotten in a cyclist or triathlete’s training regimen, indoor bike trainers can be a key piece of the triathlon training puzzle, especially when unpredictable weather makes it difficult to get outside.
With that, let’s check in with the Garmin Tacx NEO 3M. This comfortable smart trainer provides a more realistic ride with built-in multidirectional movement, our broadest range of power accuracy and a preinstalled 11-speed cassette.
Want to simulate a descent or experience a real road feel? With the Tacx NEO 3M smart trainer, you’ve got it.
Varia Rearview Radar and Tail Light
Enhance peace of mind while training on the road. How? Own a Garmin Varia rearview radar and tail light — don’t forget the Varia RCT715 radar camera and tail light — so you can know what’s coming while you focus on what lies ahead.
Trust us when we say that once you ride with Varia, you won’t want to roll without it.
So, when you’re watching your favorite triathlete compete on the big stage, pay close attention. You may just see a Garmin smartwatch or bike computer in action. Be like the pros — train and race with Garmin.
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