Few know that there was an Ironman World Series held between 1990-1993 with a participant list that reads like the triathlon hall of fame—what can today’s pros learn from the past?
A new study suggests cold-water immersion can provide substantial relief from menstrual and menopausal symptoms - we talk with the experts about the whys and hows of cold-water swimming for women.
Mike Reilly comes out of retirement, a popular tech company shutters, and more - take a look at what you might have missed in multisport in March.
The quest for adequate support can make running less efficient by forcing your breathing muscles to work harder, new research finds
Sunglasses and tech tees made from trash, a double-duty hydration pack, and a pre-run beet powder - these are a few of the things our editors loved most in March 2024.
Bored in the pool? This weekend's workout from coach Sara McLarty includes a fun and challenging drill you probably have never tried before.
Women have always crushed it at endurance events, but Michelle Vesterby’s recent dominant overall win at Ultraman Arizona has us asking - why are women so darn good at going super long?
Coach Andrew Sheaff explains exactly why some swim sets have short rest intervals and others have long rest intervals - and how to time yours perfectly for the workout you're doing today.
We tested more than two dozen running packs on rugged trail adventures and easy road runs. These seven came out on top.
A cyclist recently made headlines when a common saddle sore led to flesh-eating disease and an induced coma. How does this happen - and how can you prevent it? Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff explains.
We put a lot of work into testing tons of products—so you don’t have to. Here we explain Triathlete’s process.
Hate the dread-mill? The best way to get through an hour on the old conveyor belt is to break up the session into manageable pieces—check in with your form for even more value.
A no-details-left-behind $17,000 superbike, BMC’s Speedmachine 01 LTD looks like everything you’d ever need, but despite years of R&D it feels more at home on a ProTour cycling time trial than a 140-mile triathlon. Read why.
A pro triathlon career used to start by specializing in short course then spending years progressing to longer distances. Coach Olav Bu examines how (and why) today's pros, including Kristian Blummenfelt and Taylor Knibb, are blazing new trails.
"I'm looking for affordable exercise equipment and have come across resistance bands, but I have no idea how I'd use them. What are the best resistance band exercises?"
Any other year, smaller World Triathlon events wouldn’t be noteworthy, but the stars are out and looking to impress Olympic selectors—along with 70.3 worlds slots up for grabs and early XTERRA action in Asia.
From melatonin to collagen, you can get just about any supplement in gummy form these days. But are they actually worth taking? Registered Dietitian Matt Kadey gets into the squishy science of gummy supplements.
Looking for side stretches to target your IT bands and obliques? Yoga FTW! This 20-minute routine will give you the deep stretch you're looking for.
The fitness platform partnered with a smart collar company to share the athletic feats of your fluffy family member. Here’s what your dog would upload if they spoke English (and, you know, had a phone).
In the last 15 years, the school of thought for bike tire pressure has basically been flipped on its head. We explain why and list tire pressure charts for brands like Vittoria, Continental, Michelin, Hutchinson, and Schwalbe.
When it comes to swimming, most triathletes believe you can either be fast or you can be smooth. That's not the case. Master both swim styles with this set from coach Sara McLarty.
After three days of racing in the desert, Denmark’s Michelle Versterby bagged the win in her Ultraman triathlon debut. She shares her reasons for going long, how her mindset and motto serve her in this new challenge, and a sample training week in her prep for the big (big!) race.
A solid build, quiet ride, and some groundbreaking functions make the Wahoo Kickr Run an interesting treadmill for runners and triathletes doing serious workouts and trying to avoid “treadmill-related injury.”
Triathlon bike size can sometimes feel like either a complete afterthought or a mystical dark art, but it’s necessary knowledge when it comes to a bike purchase. Don’t make a big mistake, our expert warns.
When you get the opportunity to work on your form, this indoor-specific set is a great way to round out your pedal stroke.
We speak to head Ironman "rule master" Jimmy Riccitello for insight on Ironman's recently amended, added, and clarified race rules—and give context on why and why now.
Don't skip the critical warm-up and cooldown periods in your workout - these brief bookends to your main set do a lot to keep you healthy and injury-free.
Support women in the triathlon industry by stocking up on gear, nutrition, and apparel from these female-led multisport brands.
This simple Olympic triathlon training plan is the perfect mix of swim, bike, and run to help you cross the finish line with a smile on your face.
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.
We tested 15 running jackets that provide all-weather protection without containing forever chemicals. These three were our favorites.
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.
We asked experts why we get sleepy after long runs, and if taking a nap is the best move
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.