The Marathon PRs of Pro Triathletes
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.
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.
Using the results of our 2025 Triathlete community survey, this is the swim/bike/run gear our readers love most.
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.
Jelle Geens ran shoulder-to-shoulder to the finish line with Kristian Blummenfelt, ultimately edging him out to take the win.
Following a DNF in Kona just four weeks prior, Lucy Charles Barclay showed top form to win the 2025 70.3 World Championship, edging out three-time winner Taylor Knibb, who took second place.
There was no shortage of raw, late-season honesty in Marbella, Spain, from the pros in the mix at the 2025 70.3 Ironman World Championship.
Low participation rates plague Omani Ironman races, compared to other multisport efforts in the Middle East. Can they turn it around before hosting the 70.3 World Championship in 2029?
From late bloomers to friendships forged in competition, the qualifying journeys of age-groupers competing at this weekend’s 70.3 Worlds represent the best of triathlon.
High performance without the high price: Direct-to-consumer maker AJ Alley adds an upgraded carbon racer to his popular tri line. The big surprise? Pitch-perfect fits for “human outliers.”
From pizza to Nutella, these are the go-to foods pro triathletes will reach for ahead of this year’s Ironman 70.3 World Championship.
Bob Babbitt is live from Marbella, Spain, talking with professional athletes before the 70.3 World Championship this weekend.
World titles and $1.7 million in award money for the Ironman Pro Series are on the line in Marbella, Spain, this weekend. Trirating expert Thorsten Radde analyzes who is most likely to win it.
Built for committed athletes, Wahoo’s KICKR RUN treadmill gives you the freedom to customize your running and training experience
From altitude bases to home setups, here's where some of the world’s best are fine-tuning for the year’s biggest middle-distance races.
Our editors share the gear that's getting them through the impending holidays, early morning swims, and greater bike comfort during an Ironman.
You had to dig pretty deep if you wanted to tease out the hottest new gear and gear trends at the most important long-course triathlon of the year. Fortunately, we did the legwork.
A popular Midwest race fills up early bird slots for 2026, new events added to World Triathlon portfolio, and more - catch up on the multisport news you may have missed this month.
When triathlon shifted from post-college fitness to full-on fixation, I alienated my family and girlfriend. Here’s how I set boundaries to enjoy tri again - and win back my loved ones
The debate over experience, safety and the allure of jumping straight into the deep end.
There are a lot of adult-onset swimmers in triathlon - but are they at any disadvantage to triathletes who start swimming in childhood? Here’s what the experts say.
This weekend, 57-year-old Jill Walker completed her 100th Ironman triathlon in Florida. Along the way, she’s found joy, a global community, and plenty of very good (good, gooooood) dogs.
Former professional triathlete Laura Siddall analyzes half-distance performances from dark horse athletes leading into the 2025 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Marbella, Spain.
Protein might be all the rage, but carbs are still an endurance athlete’s best friend. Yet, new research shows that it’s likely you’re not taking enough on board to maximize recovery.
From finish-line highs to post-race lows, a triathlete’s mind, body, and spirit takes quite the rollercoaster ride at the end of the season. Dr. Daya Grant explains the science behind the slump - and how to cope.
This year's 70.3 worlds will feature an all-star lineup, including Taylor Knibb, Lucy Charles-Barclay, Kristian Blummenfelt, and more. See the full start list and race numbers for the women's and men's pro races, plus how to watch the free livestream on Outside TV.
From Lucy to Rudy, these pro triathletes share their hard-earned, unfiltered wisdom on life, training, and the need for warm clothes.
Honey is an excellent natural energy source for triathletes, providing carbohydrates, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds that aid performance and recovery. But to get the most benefit, you’ve got to use it the right way.
It’s no secret triathletes love data. But is there such a thing as too much data? We ask coaches Luca Zenti and David Tilbury-Davis.
Wollongong proves it's never over until it's over with dramatic finishes in the World Triathlon Series Final and exciting T100 racing.
Top Ironman athletes are loading up on carbs like never before. A sports dietitian breaks down what they’re eating, why it works, and what age-group athletes can learn from it.
Here’s why coaches are always encouraging runners to pick up the tempo.
A recent study peers deep into the family tree to find a Neanderthal mutation - present in 20% of modern humans - might be detrimental to endurance athletic performance.
Our Kona rookie and veteran started the 2025 Ironman World Championship 10 minutes apart, raced under the same sun, and met again at mile 21 on the run. Here’s what the data, heat, and island gods taught two athletes at opposite ends of experience.
After Wollongong, two Middle East T100 races will decide this year's overall champion. Athletes are vying for crucial points this weekend. Here's how they stack up.
10 of the 54 pro women who started did not finish at last weekend’s 2025 Ironman World Championship in Kona. From headaches to stomach issues to sheer suffering in the heat, find out what happened to athletes like Chelsea Sodaro, Taylor Knibb, Lucy Charles-Barclay, and more.
Asics dominated, representing half the top-10 finishers, with On and Hoka models making strong appearances.
Saturday's Ironman World Championship in Kona was wild. It left question marks on who will win the 2025 Ironman Pro Series.
We take a look at the bikes ridden by the 10 fastest cyclists in the women's pro race at the 2025 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.
The Ironman World Championship has made a lot of progress in the last three years of women’s-only racing. Now it must avoid a setback.
Re-live the pro race at the 2025 Ironman World Championship in Kona through the lens of Triathlete staff photographer Brad Kaminski.
Matthews started the run over 14 minutes down from the leader. She finished just 35 seconds off the win.
Løvseth is the fourth Norwegian to win this race on her debut, and that’s not a coincidence, she says. Here’s why.
On a day that saw soaring temperatures and unexpected withdrawals in the podium positions, Solveig Løvseth proved best in her first try at the Ironman World Championship.
More than 1,700 of the fastest women in the world at the full distance will race tomorrow in Kona. Members of the triathlon industry count the bikes, aerobars, components, wheels, and more gear they used to get to the start line of the 2025 Ironman World Championship.
The sponsorship announcement, made on the eve of the Ironman World Championship, is controversial - but in triathlon’s current landscape, it’s also a smart business decision.
Though it’s intended to fly under the radar, we got a close look at Jackie Hering’s “unbranded” Cervelo P5.
From little-known brands to drool-worthy custom designs, today's age-group bike check-in offered a feast for the eyes.
This list includes some of the sport's top names, proving that the brutal conditions of world championship racing can get the best of anyone.
We spoke with athletes and industry leaders on the Big Island ahead of the 2025 women’s Ironman World Championship to find out what they’ve loved about the last three years, and what they hope Ironman will bring forward as we return to a mixed-gender format in 2026.
In this exclusive video interview, Daniela Ryf, Mirinda Carfrae, Michellie Jones, and Julie Moss tell us what they really think about Kona, competition, self-doubt, and ice cream.
With roughly 25% fewer racers in town than Kona has seen in decades and $1 million less in total entry fees, when compared to recent history, there is something different about 2025.
“I think it's really great to have all of these strong women here, because I think that is what you need. You need strong competition to push your limits.”
What started as a protest against triathletes wearing Speedos in public has turned into a charity fundraiser and beloved race-week tradition at the Ironman World Championship in Kona.
At 80, Natalie Grabow races with gratitude - and grit.