What Our Editors Used and Loved in October 2023
Blinged-out bar tape, alien socks, and Altra shoes with drop - these are a few of the things our editors used and loved this month.
Blinged-out bar tape, alien socks, and Altra shoes with drop - these are a few of the things our editors used and loved this month.
Pick a set based on your experience level and give this workout a try this weekend!
With more and more events being canceled and postponed due to both natural and manmade interruptions, what can a triathlete do?
"Shadow of a Wheel: Once in a Lifetime" is now streaming on Outside Watch - perfect for indoor trainer rides and treadmill runs.
With this plyometric warm-up for runners, you're just a hop, skip, and jump away to a faster run with less effort.
A new federal law, the Rodchenkov Act, has the potential to dramatically clean up international sports. A case involving a Texas doping ring illustrates how the new legislation works.
Lucy Bartholomew just became the second woman to race UTMB and the Ironman World Championship in the same year. Here's what she learned.
This week’s One-Hour Workout comes from Coach Ryan Bolton’s How to Get Race Ready in Six Weeks training plan.
No longer "just a swimmer," Lucy Charles-Barclay won the 2023 Ironman World Championship in her own way, and on her own terms. As she ponders what's next, her competition has a different question: What will it take to beat her?
An ER doc looks at a new study on how exercise impacts the immune system, and explains how to prevent illness after a big race or training day.
With a few tweaks and changes in focus points, a triathlete can effectively train for a solid offseason marathon, while still keeping some of the balance provided by swimming and biking.
In a world where excellent customer service is about as rare as a tri bike for under $3,000, we call out a few standouts still toeing the (phone) line.
A heartbreaking sprint finish, a costly detour, a debut win, and one decision to change a whole series - it was a wild weekend in triathlon.
Underwhelming response for the women’s Nice 2024 event leads to addition of slots at select 70.3 races and for loyal age-groupers.
When illness or injury forces you to take a complete break, researchers have some ideas on how to limit the fall-out
Light and speedy, these shoes will help you reach your workout PRs
There's plenty of variety in this fast, fun, and dynamic swim workout.
Your body runs on hormones - learn how to feed them right with this men's guide to eating for hormone health.
Patrick Lange, Nikki Bartlett, Cam Wurf, and more - watch the free livestream for Ironman Portugal this Saturday, October 21.
What you eat and how much you eat relative to your training can make a big impact on hormone health for women in endurance sports.
These photos from the women's age-group race at the 2023 Ironman World Championship capture the special alchemy that occurs when you combine 2,000 women, an epic challenge and a stunning Hawaiian landscape.
We take a look at the bikes ridden by the ten fastest cyclists in the pro race at the 2023 women’s Hawaii Ironman World Championship in Kona.
These short intervals will get you working, but not too hard!
"Back when we first started, I couldn’t imagine a scenario like we saw on Saturday. It just seemed so far off."
Here’s a look at the shoes worn by the top 10 finishers at this year’s women’s world championship race in Hawaii.
The answer isn't as simple as you think.
A record-breaking 97.2% of the field completed the 2023 Hawaii Ironman World Championship. Here's what finishing meant to some of them.
Data from the women's 2023 Ironman World Championship makes one thing very clear: Women are crushing the triathlon game. Now what?
There was some fast and furious racing on the Big Island, but not everyone made it to the finish chute. What happened to those who didn’t?
We know meditation and visualization exercises benefit our mental health. Could they also support our physical bodies?
What a day! Relive the history-making pro women's race at the 2023 Ironman World Championship with this photo gallery from Triathlete photographer Brad Kaminski.
Lucy Charles-Barclay's win at the 2023 Ironman World Championship showed that by doing the work, we not only become worthy - we become greater than we ever thought possible.
After making the U.S. Olympic Team in August, Taylor Knibb tackled her first Ironman at the women's Hawaii Ironman World Championships. She reveals the lessons she learned.
Philipp had a breakthrough this weekend at the women's Hawaii Ironman, running her way onto the podium in the final miles of the race. She explains how she did it.
Germany's Anne Haug took second place at the women's 2023 Hawaii Ironman World Championship with the fastest women's run ever recorded in Kona—she tells all about it.
After four near-misses, Lucy Charles-Barclay breaks down her perfect day, talks about a dream realized, and what it was like racing only with women.
After four second-place finishes, Lucy Charles-Barclay writes history (and a new course record) at the first-ever women's-only Hawaii Ironman World Championship in Kona.
Feast upon the data and analysis behind the frames, components, aerobars, wheels, and more in the women's 2023 Ironman World Championship bike count.
We went to transition in Kona and pulled out some of our favorite bikes from the day—from the fast to the funky.
No place in Kona better captures the pre-race energy than Dig Me Beach (an unofficial name), the site of the race's swim start.
"The quality is just so amazing that you have so many potential athletes who can win this race. You would need an absolute perfect race to be on top of everyone."
While the former Brazilian pro has 14 top-ten World Championship finishes, this year’s Kona start line looks slightly different for 60 year-old Fernanda Keller.
The 2023 Ironman Kona Underpants Run had no shortage of shenanigans - or skivvies.
We take a close look at the customized ride of Olympian Sarah True.
Returning world champion Chelsea Sodaro's custom-painted Canyon has more than a few unique flourishes. We take a close look at the bike she'll be riding this weekend.
A frank conversation with Ironman CEO Andrew Messick reveals details about the pro series, why now, what it could mean for pro world championship qualification in the future, and more.
2,000+ age-groupers, 53 pros, and 1 history-making day - we've got all the numbers behind this weekend's 2023 women's Ironman World Championship event in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Hawaii Ironman World Championships is all about being prepared, so nothing throws a bigger wrench into the field than a strong, unknown quantity on the start list.
U.K.'s Fanella Langridge wil be looking to improve on two top-ten finishes at Ironman World Championships this weekend on her new, custom-painted blue smoke Trek Speed Concept.
The women's 2023 Ironman World Championship festivities officially kicked off with athletes proudly representing their countries in the Parade of Nations.
The indoor training company’s latest smart trainer promises easier indoor training and new virtual shifting for all.
After her fourth second-place finish at last year's Hawaii Ironman World Championships, Lucy Charles-Barclay is back in Kona ready to lead the race from the gun. We take a close look at her amazing new custom mermaid-themed CUBE.
Germany's Laura Philipp will look to improve upon her fourth-place finish at last year's Hawaii Ironman with the help of her new Canyon Speedmax CFR R085.
With one of the deepest, most well-rounded fields ever, and a historic women’s-only event, the 2023 Hawaii Ironman Championship could be one for the ages. We break down who to watch, when, and where.
The former world champion is looking to return to the podium in Kona this weekend—we take a close look at her interesting setup.
Taylor Knibb is in Kona (and on the Ironman World Championship start list). We have an exclusive close-up look at her Trek Speed Concept.
After missing the Hawaii Ironman last year due to a tragic bike accident, Kat Matthews is one of the most anticipated Kona debuts this year. We take a close look at her heavily modded bike setup.
At 73 years old, Sandi Wiebe, the “elder stateswoman” of this year’s Hawaii Ironman World Championship has mastered the art of blissfully unaware winning.
Our up-to-date breakdown of the top contenders for the podium at this year’s Hawaii Ironman World Championships women’s event.
American Skye Moench is looking to improve upon her fourth-place finish at last year's Ironman World Championships in St. George off the strength of her powerful bike leg. We get a close look at her custom-painted rig on the shores of Kailua Bay.
It's going to be a history-making day in Hawaii - and you won't want to miss a second! Watch all the action with the women's 2023 Ironman World Championship livestream on October 14.
With the number of slots available for the women's Hawaii Ironman World Championship increasing nearly fivefold, is Ironman letting too many female triathletes into Kona too quickly? We break down the data.
Travis Mundell recaps a weekend of pro triathlon racing at Challenge Barcelona, 70.3 Asia Pacific Championships, and World Cup Rome.
Daniela Ryf's very speedy Felt IA 2.0 is ready to carry her to another attempt at the Ironman World Championships this weekend in Kona.
It’s time to integrate these trainer-approved exercises into your recovery regimen
Three of the fastest long-course age-group women in the world each share a swim, bike, or run session that they use to prepare for their big day at the women's 2023 Ironman World Championship in Kona.
Coach Sara McLarty recommends trying this swim workout 2–3 days before an event as a pre-race tune-up.
Your tires actually play a surprising role in how fast you ride, and what you think you know about rolling resistance is probably wrong.
In a no-holds-barred interview with Triathlete, Weiss talks about racing over 80 times (including eight Ironman World Championship starts) since his suspension, his recent winning streak, and even doles out advice to other pros by name.
It’s only a few weeks until the biggest triathlon of your season, and you don’t think you’re ready. Resist the urge to last-minute “panic train,” and follow our five rules.
We take a stroll down memory lane, looking at some of the outdated (or still-present!) bike tech from the Hawaii Ironman of the '80s and '90s.
The fall flavor can come with you on long runs, hikes, and cycling trips
Inspired by Chris Nikic and Sam Holness, 18-year-old Adrienne Bunn is heading to Kona to become the first known woman with autism to complete the Ironman World Championship with the help of a newfound community.
Pro triathlon analyst Thorsten Radde breaks down the latest PTO rankings, from those who worked their way into the upper echelons to those who were surprisingly far back and who stepped it up late in the season.
Supershoes are shedding weight, but whether that helps or hurts regular runners’ performance is still up in the air
The only American Olympic gold medalist began her 2024 Olympic comeback unranked, with no World Triathlon points, and an auspicious first few results. Where does she stand now?
AI is touted by some as the great future and by others as the end of civilization, but what does it mean for tri gear? We let ChatGPT set up our newbie writer and asked our resident Gear Guru to critique its picks.
Understanding what lactate threshold is—and how to find yours—is an important part of training and performance.
A short-course focused weekend was full of big waves (and big drama) at Super League Malibu and World Triathlon Cup Tangier.
These yoga tricks can help you maintain good form and presence of mind through your hardest training runs.
Discover the five most heartwarming finishes in the history of the Ironman World Championship and the incredible stories that drove them.
A zero-sugar electrolyte powder, a smartwatch that lights up the night, and a candle that...smells like an Ironman? These are a few of the things our editors used and loved this month.
Get caught up on the most-read and most-discussed stories of September 2023 in our Big Monthly Digest of triathlon news.
A new swim workout from Triathlete contributor and swimming all-star Sara McLarty.
If your "awful triathlon season" involved being the first (and only) male to qualify for the 2024 U.S. Olympic team, please rise. We talk to the only man standing about why a very bad 2023 season could actually be a very good thing.
Dr. Philip Skiba looks at who benefits from typical strength training (new triathletes) and who needs plyometrics/explosive movements (everyone else). The reasons are surprising.
Triathlete’s guide to the top three cycling shoes for triathletes this year. We rate our top picks on criteria like speed in transition, breathability, fit, and more.
In an adaptation from his new book, ‘Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything is Changing—Including You,’ Outside contributor Brad Stulberg outlines a path for longevity and persistence in sport
Forget what you learned from "Baywatch" - lifeguarding, specifically lifeguarding a triathlon, involves a complex series of decisions to keep athletes safe in a crowded, chaotic open-water swim where lives are literally on the line.
Sports scientists weigh in on the trends that will keep the PRs coming