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Stingrays, seal bites, and bears - oh, my! We look back on six times animal encounters wreaked havoc during triathlon races.

Smoothies are the perfect vessel to pack in the vitamins and benefit from anti-inflammatory nutrients.

Ever lost feeling in your fingers during a ride, had a numb foot during a long run, or felt pain in the brow after a swim? Nerve entrapment syndromes are the culprit - and they’re really common in triathletes.

Our initial testing reveals the updates to the beloved, game-changing Nike Vaporfly make it an even better racing shoe than before.

Fifteen-time US XTERRA champion Josiah Middaugh is a bona fide legend of off-road racing. His teenage son, Sullivan, has now decided it’s time to grab the torch - no matter how hot it is.

Set yourself up for swimming success with drills that work on the fundamentals like body position, breathing, kicking, and relaxing.

Which of these hand positions is best for swimming? Read on to find out.

Discover stories from Triathlete, Outside Online, Clean Eating, Yoga Journal, Backpacker, Women's Running, and other brands across the Outside Network - all in one place.

Ukrainian triathlete Vitalii Vorontsov used to want to compete at the international level to prove his strength to himself. Now, it’s for the eyes of the world.

It can be one of the hardest parts of triathlon to master, but knowing how often you should run off the bike in training is a great starting point.

Columnist Brad Culp recaps a weekend of racing that included Anne Haug’s 1:16 run split at Ironman 70.3 Lanzarote, back-to-back wins from Lucy Byram, and a dominant performance from Team USA in paratri.

When members of the Penticton Triathlon Club learned their town's oldest triathlon was at risk of extinction, they rolled up their sleeves to save their beloved local race.

Armed with research, a new app is increasing accessibility to post-partum rehab for runner mothers on their journey back from childbirth.

Six-time Ironman World Champion Mark Allen shares a combo dryland/pool workout that will make you physically and mentally stronger.

It's hard to simulate the open water in the pool, but avoiding the wall during certain sets is a great way to start.

In the last 15 years, the school of thought for bike tire pressure has basically been flipped on its head.

Though the heyday of women’s-only events may have come and gone, there’s a resurgence of female events on the horizon. But why?

An expert gives us an insight on cordyceps, and it turns out we have no reason to fear.

The "run until" trend on TikTok is a new take on the fartlek - and it might just be the workout refresh you need.

The Rivera 3 delivers the benefits of Altra's footshaped fit and balanced, zero-drop design without feeling weird.

A look back at the early days of the Danskin Women's Triathlon Series. 

The latest in the Gustav Iden Shoe Saga exonerates the On CloudTRI1 shoes used in Abu Dhabi - but opens up even more questions.

Hold onto your hats - there's a new supershoe in town. We hands-on review the new Hoka Rocket X2.

From 1974 to today, these races shaped the sport of triathlon.

Race day is closer than you think. Are you ready? Our expert guides can help...

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this entertaining swim set from Irish pro triathlete Ger Redmond.

"But what if smartwatches are getting too smart? How much do we want them to know? How much do we want them to tell us? What if we don’t do what they say?"

Nutrition expert Matthew Kadey, R.D. breaks down everything you need to know about creatine for triathletes: what it is, how it works, the proven and not-so-proven benefits, and the truth on whether the supplements are actually useful.

When it comes to your first triathlon, any finishing time is a good one! But if you're looking for something a little more concrete to aim for, here are a few guidelines for good triathlon times for beginners.

You think you know who owns Ironman, the PTO, or even your local race, but you have no idea. Tim Heming reports on how the money flows through swim-bike-run.

Columnist Brad Culp recaps what you couldn’t watch at Clash Miami, and what you probably didn’t watch at round two of the Super League Arena Games in Switzerland.

Six-time Ironman World Champion Mark Allen shares the run workout and mental focus cues that helped him keep going when things got tough on race day.

You might see pretty much every pro wearing carbon-fiber racing shoes right now, but how much do supershoes help the average triathlete?

Don't go to the pool without a plan! Use this workout from coach Sara McLarty to establish a base for the skills you'll need come race day.

Winning Super League Arena Games events, launching NASA spacecraft—all in a day's work for up-and-coming pro Gina Sereno.

We review six of the hottest triathlon smartwatches from the last year by price, specs, and an eight-point rating system.

Read on for what to eat the night before your first sprint triathlon, the morning of your race, and during the big event itself.

Hockey, rowing, and...water polo? These triathlon pros dominated other sports for years before turning to swim-bike-run.

Your bike deserves some special care after a season of serving you well indoors. Don't ride outside until you go through these steps.

Fed up of riding the trainer? Try this workout—there's plenty for your brain and body!

Our young sport has a long record of women at the top.

Our comprehensive guide to help build out your triathlon quiver: Just like tri training, first lay your base, then learn how to (wisely) move up the gear food chain as you grow your collection.

Despite her big goals for the 2021 race season, Melissa Rudolph didn't cross a single finish line. But her story isn't over yet - not even close.

For faster times with fewer miles, try incorporating plyometrics into your training.

With a big win at Super League Arena Games Montreal (over Lionel Sanders, no less), Chase McQueen's breakthrough year is only getting started. Learn more about the up-and-comer and check out two of his favorite snappy short-course workout sets.

It's only March and already controversy reigns supreme in the world of pro triathlon with an equipment protest at WTS Abu Dhabi, an after-the-fact DQ and podium shake up at Ironman South Africa, and a relatively drama-free day of racing at Ironman New Zealand.

This week’s key workout is a big, bad bike ride, broken up into physically manageable pieces, but with specific sections for mental training. Do this, and you’ll be ready for any demons of doubt that a long event could throw at you.

Has Maurten finally figured out how to harness the power of baking soda without paying the gastrointestinal price?

We take a look at what makes good, basic neoprene and explore what makes the best beginner wetsuit for under $300.

Looking for a low-pressure, fun, and friendly way to dip your toes into the multisport world? Check out our guide to the best triathlons for beginners in 2023.

Triathlete’s guide to all of this year’s most exciting races—and how to stream them.

Think diving serves no purpose in triathlon training? Think again.

The mastermind coach of the current reigning Ironman world and Olympic champions covers topics that range from personal tragedy to doping, and lifts the lid on why the Norwegians are just so damn good.

Our advice on what can be the most overwhelming part of your first triathlon: the clothing.

Full schedule of 13 races, including the world championships, announced. Catch the full free 70.3 livestreams on Outside Watch.

A much (much!) brighter and more-advanced color touchscreen highlights the latest Garmin Forerunner 965. We break down if it’s worth the price of an upgrade.

Warning: these 12 swim-bike-run vacations will give you a serious case of wanderlust.

Speed and endurance are important, but technique is king. To get better run form, use this skill ladder to focus on individual elements of running technique.

Looking to improve your swim fitness and technique in one workout? We've got you covered.

The high stakes and high drama of the Baker/Newby-Fraser rivalry led to record-breaking performances.

The biggest triathlon stories to make waves this month.

Building off the tech and lessons learned from Polar’s $300+ smartwatches, the Pacer is aimed at entry-level runners and triathletes. But is it missing too much for the price?

A barely-there helmet, an upgrade to the most vulnerable part of cold-weather riding, a coffee upgrade, and a mirror that does it all - these are a few of our editors' favorite things this month.

Getting older doesn’t have to mean getting slower if you apply the right intensity to your training.

For anyone who’s ever stood at the finish line of a 5K, 10K, or half-marathon, and asked “what’s next,” we have the answer.

It finally feels like the 2023 triathlon season is officially underway, and if last weekend's races are any indication, professional tri is in a pretty good place.

After a self-supported adventure during COVID lockdowns, a Colorado triathlete is trying to bring an epic challenge to more competitors.

Over the next nine weeks, join Ironman legend Mark Allen as he shares some of his key workouts and his specific mental recipes for success.

With the right building blocks, connective tissue might just repair itself after all.

When Naugatuck High School athletes learned 13% of triathletes are athletes of color, and only 2% Black or African American, they set out to change that.

Swimming is hard. These great training tools might not make you the best swimmer, but they’ll make you better.

Swimming all-star Sara McLarty shares a workout to try this weekend.

Ready to take on a new challenge? Here’s what you need to know about the rugged, epic, and - yes - extreme triathlon race format.

British triathlete Rob Starr completed 52 swim/bike/runs last year for charity—sometimes braving 46-degree F water in the pitch-black early morning hours.

The Super League Arena Games are back, and it's sure to be a wild ride.

Learning how to swim for triathlon—and then learning how to swim well—can be one of the biggest challenges that beginner triathletes face. Here’s our guide to making it a little easier.

More brands are catering to triathletes with larger bodies - these are some of the best options for size-inclusive tri suits, wetsuits, shoes, and more.

A good bike fitter is an essential part of any triathlete's team. We did the legwork and found 15 of the best across the USA.

Use this tough-but-fair run workout to strengthen both your speed and your aerobic system.

These little powerhouses not only help fuel our training, but they define the exact ways our bodies respond to the training we do. New data says mitochondrial check ups could even help with the future of tri training and life in general.

How do you broaden the sport of triathlon? For Bertrand Newson and Matt Fitzgerald the answer was clear: Start by seeding diverse coaching businesses.

A PT's tips for running through snow and ice without upping your injury risk.

It depends on your definition of "easy."

Three-time XTERRA world champion and two-time ITU Cross Triathlon World Champion Lesley Paterson just won a BAFTA Award for her screenplay of “All Quiet on the Western Front.” Up next: The Oscars.

Jan Frodeno is back - and we might finally see him toe the line against the Norwegians.

A look at 15 basic (but essential) gear pieces you'll need for your first triathlon.

Every runner needs a small arsenal of shoes to tackle any variety of terrain, speed, and distance. The editors from Outside Run share what kicks are in their heavy rotation.

A new swim workout to take to the pool this weekend!

These exercises will improve your core stability and reduce fatigue in the water.

In a surprise announcement last week, Ironman added a new Open category and aligned with World Triathlon’s policy on transgender triathletes in the hopes of addressing issues surrounding gender and racing.