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With TrainingPeaks Virtual, cyclists can get the most out of their indoor workouts

Are you training too much? Mental health and endurance sport researcher Jill Colangelo breaks down a study on how endurance athletes misuse food and exercise.

Prominent triathlon coaches weigh in on the tools and tech set to take off this year and beyond.

Put your short-course speed to the test or check out a new destination with our top picks for sprint and Olympic triathlons around the country.

The bike is the longest part of a triathlon. If you’re uncomfortable on your bike or ill-prepared, it will have a large impact on your finish time. These workouts, tips, and expert-backed insights can transform your bike skills this season.

Van Rysel has a new concept TT e-bike that might scare you. I say embrace it.

The off-season is the perfect time to boost your strength training, which will carry you through the upcoming triathlon season.

New research suggests it’s actually not about your heart.

The bike pump is one of the most used and often overlooked pieces of gear in a triathlete’s arsenal. We’ve tested and compared all the top options so you can keep your tires inflated without feeling deflated.

Looking for the perfect Ironman race? Meet Jill Walker, your ultimate guide. As a 100-time Ironman finisher, this age-grouper has the insider information you need to help you choose the best Ironman race for you.

Is that workout worth the risk of frostbite? Know your cold-weather training limits with this guide to winter swim, bike, and run thresholds for outdoor training.

Most people don't think to use the tool in this way, but experts swear by this method.

New year, new resolution to finish a triathlon? Check out one of these races, designed to specifically accommodate triathlon newbies.

Tim Heming makes his bold predictions for triathlon’s rising stars and unexpected shakeups at every distance.

One of the best ways to introduce your coworkers to the health benefits of triathlon is through this fun, friendly month of swim, bike, and run.

Paddles can be a great way to improve your triathlon swim - but only if you use them correctly. Coach Andrew Sheaff explains how to use this swim tool safely and effectively.

Google recently unveiled its Preferred Sources tool, meaning you now get to choose which news outlets you see first in search results. Here’s how you can put Triathlete at the top of your list.

Stop doomscrolling and start building better habits for a distraction-free life with the triathlete’s guide to digital detoxing.

From championing sprint races and improving race broadcasts to reducing reliance on new gear and swapping social media for real-world connections, our editors have compiled their collective wish list for a healthier, more sustainable, and exciting future for triathlon.

$250,000 prize purses sound massive, but most of today’s professional triathletes rely on side hustles, not race checks, to stay afloat. Is it possible to build a sustainable professional triathlon career in the current landscape?

From participation surges and economic pressures to record-breaking performances, triathlon is poised to have a big year, experts say.

The 2026 professional triathlon season promises more action (and drama) than ever before with a packed schedule across Ironman, T100, World Triathlon, Challenge, Supertri, and XTERRA racing. Here’s when and how to watch the best in our sport.

Swim faster, come out of the water fresher, and boost your triathlon confidence with swim advice from experts.

With prize money stabilizing at almost $17 million, Thorsten Radde crunches the numbers to see who claimed the biggest share of professional triathlon's 2025 prize money earnings.

Ready to conquer a triathlon? A coach explains what it takes to go from couch to triathlon based on the distance and your experience as an athlete.

This 21-day indoor cycling plan is designed to kickstart triathlon training by building successful habits early in the year.

Looking for details about the sport of triathlon? We provide the essentials to prepare you for beginning training or spectating for a friend.

Yes, sauna training can help increase triathlon performance - but only if you do it right. Experts share how to heat up your workouts in a smart and safe way.

Our editors have done plenty of races around the USA, big and small. From historic race series to mountain-air challenges and flat, fast courses, these are the locally-owned triathlons we love the most.

Using the results of our 2025 Triathlete community survey, this is the swim/bike/run gear our readers love most.

Wondering what you missed for triathlon stories in 2025? We recap the 10 most-read stories so you can catch up before the new year.

This year's triathlon photographers captured the grind and glory of pros and age-groupers in all the best ways. Take a swim, bike, and run through an inspirational season (though be warned: you might be inspired to sign up for a 2026 race right away).

Swim-bike-run is just as good for the brain as it is for the body. But if you don’t work out as much during the off-season, is there a cognitive cost? A neuroscientist explains.

From racing to wipe out school lunch debt to rewriting the record books, the extraordinary feats of 2025’s age-group triathletes are a powerful reminder that there is greatness in every one of us.

From better breathing in the swim to absorbing shock for peak running performance, the pelvic floor plays a crucial role in triathlon performance. Strengthen yours with these three targeted exercises for men and women.

Identifying a weaker leg in your pedal stroke can set you up to train smarter this off-season by balancing your power and efficiency.

Do certain factors lead to a higher DNF rate at Ironman Races? Data guru Russell Cox analyzes athlete performance over the last 13 years in search of trends.

Winter training doesn’t have to be a slog; in fact, it can be something you look forward to. This curated list of triathlon training apps will have you relishing your next swim, bike, run, strength, or stretching session.

Planning out your race calendar next year (and looking to PR)? A triathlon statistician broke down the data to find the fastest and slowest 70.3 races in 2025.

Using a new combination of reader surveys, editor insight, and age-group testing pools, we present our most robust list of 2025's swim, bike, run, and recovery gear of the year.

Ironman and Challenge may be the big kids in age-group triathlon, but Supertri and T100 entered the mass participation scene in earnest this year, and XTRI and XTERRA also made some big moves. Our end-of-the-year report provides both participation data and exclusive insights from the races themselves.

A triathlon statistician breaks down the data to reveal the fastest and slowest Ironman races of the year.

Brazil’s recent triathlon boom has once again brought the sport to a reckoning with privilege and inequality - one that feels all too familiar to triathletes and race directors around the world.

From neoprene to nutrition and goggles to GPS, these gifts are what triathletes want under the tree.

It was the year of the rookie at the Ironman World Championship, athletes obliterated records, and newcomers showed they can make an impact. Expert triathlon analyst Thorsten Radde details the top pro performances in triathlon for 2025.

Despite the "growing pains" and event fiascos of 2025, the Professional Triathletes Organization is strengthening its partnership with a financially struggling World Triathlon to launch an all-encompassing Triathlon World Tour in 2027 and increase mass participation.

It was a fight to the finish in Qatar - Laura Siddall breaks down who’s taking home a share of the $2.94 million bonus pool for the 2025 T100 Tour.

It’s been a year of many goodbyes in professional triathlon. As several of the sport’s biggest names announce their retirement, we reflect on the careers, victories, and legacies they leave behind - and discover what might be next.

Intense workouts can add to your overall stress load, especially during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. A neuroscientist explains how to balance your tough sessions with lighter, joyful activities to make this season less tough and more twinkly.

The Triathlete editors get to test loads of cool gear. But we contemplate carefully what we recommend you spend money on. Find the gear we regularly recommend.

One race remains in the 2025 T100 Tour. Here's how the pro athletes stack up and their chances of winning part of the season-end $3 million prize purse.

Looking for a new challenge that offers both mental and physical benefits? Fitness racing might be for you.

Being a good triathlete doesn't always mean you'll be a good runner — but there are some pros who have turned in top marathon times.

A stray golf cart damages pro bikes, the first all-women’s world cup, and more kept late-season racing interesting this weekend.

Triathlon all-rounder Hayden Wilde is thriving in middle-distance triathlon - but he’s still got his eye on the LA 2028 Olympics and a future in Ironman.

After retiring earlier this year, the Australian photographer shares what was happening behind the camera of his most well-known images from his legendary career.

High-end compression boots can run upwards of $1,000 - but are they really worth it? And what happens when a $130 challenger shows up?

Ironman has released 2025 RaceRanger drafting data from the Pro Series, and we explain what the pro-only stats reveal about various courses, men’s racing versus women’s racing, and more.

Your eight-minute mile might not actually be an eight-minute mile. Here’s how to know if your treadmill is inaccurate—and how to fix it.

A new study reveals many endurance athletes under-consume and overestimate their planned carbohydrate intake on race day. Fuel up (and beat the bonk) with these tips from a registered sports dietitian.

Coach Julie Dunkle explains how to improve your running and outlines a 12-week training plan that transitions into your spring triathlon training seamlessly.

Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket, Cage The Elephant, and other musical acts to take the main stage in Denver May 29-31, 2026

Age-grouper Carey Cribb sacrificed her own race - and her bike - to help a fellow athlete at 70.3 Worlds in Marbella.

Anchorage, Alaska–based triathlete Samantha Skold shares how training primarily indoors gave her an edge for the age-group title in Kona.

We talk to four triathlon bike mechanic shops in various regions of the country to understand bike maintenance costs and what you can do at home to lower those costs.

From flat whites to crocodile ribs, these races are perfectly situated for athletes to conquer the course, then call for the tasting menu.

Save up to 60% on editor-tested and recommended triathlon gear.

Our editors have used some fun and unique products heading into the holiday season. Here are some of their top picks.

What drives a triathlete to race double the distance of an Ironman? We talked to five Ultraman World Championships competitors to find out.

A well-known recovery brand in the endurance space aims to replace the trusty ice pack, heat pad, and bandage wrap - but how well does this $450 device really work for someone with chronic knee pain?

One race is more “more” than the rest: Ultraman has existed in the farthest realm of multisport for more than 40 years. 

Give the gift of speed to a triathlete chasing their PB.

Athletes that recover well perform well. Help them hit the reset button with these editor-tested recovery gifts.

And it's not as easy at it looks. Take my advice before you try a tri.

Commemorate the best multisport moments with these creative gifts for triathlon finishers.

You don’t have to dread the indoor trainer, treadmill, or weight room. Stay entertained with our editors' favorite audiobooks.

These technology-wielding products can give you an edge in your triathlon training and racing, and, you know, life.

Staged finish-line photos, lap counting chaos, and protests galore - Laura Siddall breaks down what happened at Dubai T100 and shout-outs pros who crossed their final finish line at the encore edition of Ironman Arizona.

Help your loved one conquer 140.6 miles with these thoughtful but practical swim, bike, and run gifts.

At only $250, the Coros Pace 4 is one of the least-expensive AMOLED touchscreen triathlon watches, but how does it stack up in a competitive category? And what is a voice pin, anyway?

Ironman has revised its new qualifying system for Kona world championship, introducing gender-specific slot roll downs and separate performance pools based on participation to address the gender imbalance that had been favoring male athletes.

Do you want a smoother ride, better handling, and a faster bike leg with fewer watts? No, you don't need to spend thousands on a new carbon superbike (probably). We did the dirty work to road test tons of triathlon tires and present our favorites for training and racing.

A board-certified sports dietitian lays out the why, when, and how of training your gut for high-carb fueling.

Lactate threshold testing is just the beginning. Learn what to do with your data to enhance your training and take it to the next level.

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is marketed to athletes for enhanced recovery after intense exercise - but is the hype based on hard science? Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff dives in.

Dubia T100 is the final race before the Grand Final in Qatar where nearly $3 million in prize money will be awarded.

We look at the bikes ridden by the five fastest cyclists in both the women's and men's pro races at the 2025 70.3 World Championship in Marbella, Spain.

Asics shoes continue their strong podium showing, with On Cloudboom Strike dominating the men’s podium, and weight is still a top priority.

On TUEs, two-way battles, $70K injuries, and rule-enforcement concerns.

The Ironman 70.3 World Championship was the final race of the Pro Series, and we know know how the bonus bucks will be shared. Laura Siddall breaks down the biggest men's and women's paychecks in Ironman and 70.3 triathlon.