The World Triathlon Para Series begins in Australia with some telling Paralympic performances and some new names to watch at 70.3 Campeche—along with an all-too-common race-ending crash.
Whether it’s epic scenery, a killer challenge, or both, the editors of Triathlete present 13 of the best bucket-list triathlon events in the world.
Timing is everything when it comes to recovery nutrition—in the age of convenience (stores), we've tapped a sport performance registered dietitian for expert advice on decoding the labels inside gas stations' shiny glass cases.
This weekend's swim workout is brought to you by the number 200.
Swimming is hard. These great training tools might not make you the best swimmer, but they’ll make you better.
Don't make nutritionist Matthew Kadey's naughty list: After your next sweaty workout, make these five hydration changes to bounce back faster and get more out of your training session.
Data suggests triathletes are choosing middle distance over iron-distance racing. We crunch the numbers and talk to the experts to explain why.
In one of the most surprising results ever at the 100K distance, the little-known India Lee toppled three world champions at T100 Miami. She talks through her race and shares two of her key workouts.
Emma Meyers is forging a new path as the first para athlete to compete in triathlon at the NCAA varsity level—what that means, and why it matters (not just for paratriathletes).
You're not imagining it - swimming really is harder when your pool's water temps are outside of the norm. Adjust your swim sessions with these tips from coach Andrew Sheaff.
Garmin’s latest chest heart rate monitor is backless and designed specifically to be worn with a sports bra.
Pedal efficiency, technique, and position set you up for the season ahead in this week's 60-minute session.
A look at what mobility is, what it isn't, and why it's so fundamental to your success as you move across swim, bike, and run.
These six workouts can boost your VO2 max plus improve your speed and endurance at lactate threshold, covering the widest range of areas for potential gains on race day.
Technically, you can train for the bike leg of a triathlon on any bike, even a Peloton. But should you? And how, exactly?
Pro Laura Siddall gives an expert insider’s read on last weekend’s tri race results, including two big upsets in T100 Miami, the massive effect of a canceled WTS Abu Dhabi, and American Paralympic slots.
A fairly steep cost might be a small price to pay for a suit so custom you can choose both the fabric and the chamois pad.
Take the guesswork out of fueling with this smart seven-day meal plan for triathlon training.
This pyramid sprint session from coach Sara McLarty is a great way to boost your speed and confidence in the water.
The cancer-linked "forever chemicals" known as PFAS are causing a stir in the worlds of triathlon, endurance, and outdoor sports. The editors of Outside explain why your running jacket might become a (problematic) relic and reveal three of their favorite replacements.
The first pro race of the North American triathlon season kicks off in Miami this weekend - here's how to catch the free PTO T100 Miami livestream on Outside Watch.
Instagram isn't just for sweaty selfies anymore. These professional triathletes use social media to inform, entertain, and show the world what it's really like to swim-bike-run for a living.
Canadian brand Hettas is funding research on female running biomechanics to make the sport better—and design performance running shoes for women.
The first pro race of the North American triathlon season is an embarrassment of riches with both fields boasting world champions left and right. But in the first showing of 2024, who will be on form? Our expert weighs in.
From pairing triathlon race numbers with ballgowns to showing off her Triathlete cover on late-night TV, "Barbie" star America Ferrera is proudly one of us.
Beat the winter blues with this bike trainer workout that features everything from all-out sprints to a steady time trial.
After a meteoric rise and abrupt fall, women's-only triathlons are making a comeback—we take a look back at the movement's vaulted past and dissect why they're the sport's future.
There are a host of ways to determine your training heart-rate zones, but where does that magic number come from when you first turn on a new smartwatch or log into your new online training platform?
It's one of the most important factors in achieving athletic success, but it can be so hard to achieve—we take a look at how to make your training more consistent.
The latest budget AMOLED Garmin Forerunner is a surprisingly great value, and if it just did this one thing, it might be every triathlete's cheat code.
Get your swimming on track with this training plan from Coach Megan Melgaard.
To snooze or not to snooze? We asked experts why we get sleepy after long runs, plus the pros and cons of the post-run nap.
As the sets get shorter, you swim faster. It sounds easy - until you try to pull it off. Can you do this challenging swim workout from coach Sara McLarty?
“I was thinking about what’s harder: tackling the 14th pitch of the day after you’ve been climbing for 12 hours, or running through 90-degree heat and putting one foot in front of another.”
Triathletes looking to predict a race-day swim split off times clocked in the pool should read this first.
Lucy Charles-Barclay controversy, layoffs at Zwift, 120 "Challenge Roths" in 120 days, and more! Take a look at what you might have missed in multisport in February.
It's not just triathletes sacrificing a world championship slot for their faith; for some of tri's most iconic host towns, the Sabbath is off-limits, too.
Whether you're starting up after taking the winter off or transitioning from off-season workouts to structured triathlon training, coaches Cliff English and Ryan Bolton give you the blueprints to get back at it - responsibly.
Swim, bike, run...but not always? Coach Jennie Hansen explains why a quirky off-order brick workout might be just the ticket to next-level performance.
Use the principles of polarized training to become a faster runner - this workout shows you how.
Triathlete’s photographer grabs shots of pro triathlete Matt Hanson’s super orderly, three-bike pain cave.
We love to think of tri training as the fountain of youth, but new studies show that there are limits to how much endurance sports can boost the brain as we grow old.
There are plenty of great cross-training options for triathletes limited by weather, travel or time.
Winter triathlon may not be as popular as its warm-weather cousin, but it's every bit as fun. Don't believe us? Check out these photos from the 2024 USA Triathlon Winter National Championships.
Understanding fast and slow carbs is the key to modern nutrition and fueling—registered dietitian Matt Kadey reveals why both are crucial for triathletes.
We take a journey through tri time, exploring the nuanced history of carrying hydration with minimal aerodynamic resistance—and where we are now.
A running jacket for the winter wringer, the prevention and cure for windburned faces, and a customizable hydration mix - these are a few of the things our editors loved most in February 2024.
A creative swim workout for you to take to the pool this weekend.
TYR, a relatively new player in the running shoe game, steps into the supershoe fray with some funky results via the Valkyrie Elite Carbon.
Triathlete Ava Larkin gives a quick glimpse inside her experience at the unique intersection between NCAA varsity triathlon competition and college life at an HBCU.
Triathletes just can’t stay put—our expert will teach you to accurately transplant your everyday bike fit from a tri bike to a road bike, to another tri bike, to a spin bike, and more.
Though a Supertri v. PTO turf war over a tri on the sandy shores of L.A. may sound like a bad episode of Baywatch, the reality is a little less sexy (but still very Hollywood).
Improve your swim technique as well as your aerobic fitness with this relaxed pool workout.
Mental health researcher Jill Colangelo explains why escaping with triathlon training isn't the healthy coping mechanism you might believe it to be.
Your race has an 800-meter swim, so you swam 800 meters in the pool. Does that mean you're ready to do your triathlon? Coach Julie Dunkle explains why there's (way) more to it than that.
You’ve found your favorite comfortable, cushioned trainer. Great. Now complete your running shoe quiver to stay strong and get the most out of the sport.
Maximize your time on the trainer with these tips from Ironman legend and coach Mark Allen.
Regularly crashing and slowing at the end of long runs should not be the norm.
What happens when you mix a vanishing September weekend, tides in the Hudson, and not wanting to place “a bad bet?” We talk to the decision-makers behind the latest chapter in the odyssey of the New York Triathlon.
You like free watts and saving money, right? What if there was a magic way to do both at the same time? There is; we’ll show you how and what to get to do it right.
A fun, new workout to take to the pool this weekend.
In just five years, Dubrick's 60-minute power went from 234 to 334. He tells us the secret to how he did it - and it's something any triathlete can do, too.
Chris Foster gets a rare opportunity to test the same model bike that Lucy Charles-Barclay rode en route to her record-breaking 2023 Ironman World Championship victory: the Cube Aerium C:68X.
As the first-ever Black pro triathletes, Max Fennell and Sika Henry not only smashed through racial and cultural barriers, but used their influence to advocate for more inclusion—and to inspire athletes along the way.
Triathlon doesn't have to be all about you (right?). We've got six spots for triathlon couples that'll elevate your heart rate in more ways than one.
Two’s company! Double up on your results and have some fun in the process with this partner-assisted core routine.
The finish line photos you don’t see tell a different story.
How do you stay fit and functional for almost two decades of pro racing? Triathlete photographer Brad Kaminski takes a look around Dede Greisbauer’s indoor training setup.
Just in time for Valentine's Day, new research suggests swimming, cycling, and running may elevate levels of oxytocin, the latest in a long line of brain-boosting molecules.
Coach Nate Helming shares his five commandments for increasing run volume without landing on the injury list.
Can you skip your long ride and still race well in an Ironman? Coach Julie Dunkle breaks down the pros, cons, and required workouts for this unconventional approach.
Use functional exercises to strengthen your stroke this season - we take you step-by-step through the best strength exercises for swimmers and triathletes.
When is it safe to go back to exercising after a cold? Covid? The stomach flu? Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff shares return-to-training guidelines for common illnesses.
We ran in 14 waterproof, cold-resistant, snow-gripping running shoes to help you choose the best ones for your winter weather, terrain, and running style
Focusing on your legs is one of the best ways to improve as a swimmer, as a strong swim kick leads to better leg strength and endurance all around. Give it a try with this kick set from coach Sara McLarty.
Tickets on sale now for inaugural gathering in Denver, headlined by Fleet Foxes, Thundercat, Lettuce, Andrew Bird, Say She She, and The Heavy Heavy, with adventure films, an ideas summit, and more.
In this comprehensive collection you'll find all you need to know about strength training for triathletes: getting started, mistakes to avoid, sport-specific routines, and plenty more.
New research shows that CBD oil does not prevent nor treat delayed onset muscle soreness. But will that matter to those who swear by it?
Triathlon has had its share of 15 seconds of Super Bowl ad fame: from dodgeballs and in-water beatings to small-but-mighty commercials on a shoestring budget (and more).
Sometimes a curated running vacation focused on mindfulness and fun is exactly what you need to rejuvenate your running
Best done on a trainer or the spin bike at your gym, this cadence-focused bike workout mixes up the RPMs to help build strength and pedal stroke efficiency.
Some have argued that in the years since COVID first struck, more iron-distance pros are racing markedly faster than ever before—using the “trend” to make cases for everything from drugs to unfair equipment advantages. But what does the data really say?
With short days and cold months approaching, we break down the best indoor cycling platforms and apps you could be using this winter.
Improving your sleep can yield huge gains for you, your health, and your training.
Family, work, training, friends - you're juggling a lot in a given day. Could the bullet journal method be a way to stay on top of it all?
This Black History Month, support a Black-owned tri business - it's good for your gear closet and good for the tri community.
Tight, cranky hips? These simple stretches will open up those multisport hinges so you can perform.
As triathletes either toil away indoors until the weather clears up or start banging out some spring base mileage, now is the time for a new saddle.
Break your swim into "four-bys" to focus on consistency in small doses. This workout from coach Sara McLarty will show you how.
The 2023 Ironman World Championship fourth-place finisher opens his home to Triathlete’s photographer and gives us a tour around his spartan home training setup.