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“Most advice around burnout emphasizes rest and time away from your sport. While mileage may be a contributing factor, burnout isn’t solely about doing too much.”

We tested a variety of triathlon swimsuits to bring you a roundup of our favorites for both men and women. Prepare to hop in the pool or open water with these top picks.

Norwegian coach Mikal Iden, along with his wife, Jess, are behind a new style of elastic shoelaces for triathletes. Tim Heming dives in to learn more and tests a pair.

Laura Siddall details the controversial Lisa Perterer drafting penalty at Lake Placid and the competition at World Triathlon Para Series in Montreal.

When you're training and racing, sugar is your friend. But for everyday life? Not so much. These no-sugar electrolyte drinks, tested and reviewed by Triathlete editors, are perfect for topping off the tank post-workout.

You don’t have to spend a small fortune to have fun with your triathlon gear. We’ve rounded up the best tri gear out there.

Looking to fuel with ingredients you can actually pronounce? From maple syrup to turmeric, natural formulations are supercharging the way athletes fuel and recover.

Understanding the motivations of triathletes is key for achieving multisport goals.

A physical therapist prescribes four nerve flossing moves to bring relief to your neck and shoulders after a long ride.

“Rest is not a reward for going extreme, nor is it a sign of weakness. Rather, it is the chance for the body to recover, to rebuild, and restore.”

Ironman Lake Placid is one of the last opportunities to qualify for the 2025 Ironman World Championships. Trirating.com expert Thorsten Radde details who has the best chance at winning and who could punch a last-minute ticket to Nice and Kona.

Long daylight hours, high temperatures, and intense training cycles can turn summer nights into a restless mess for triathletes. Here's why your sleep suffers - and how to fix it.

Ranging from $350 to $1,200, we hands-on review and rate eight of the best triathlon wetsuits from 2025 and beyond.

This weekend wasn’t an especially flashy race weekend, but it did shake up the women’s Ironman Pro Series points and involve an impressive win by 37 minutes.

Fueling and nutrition are key elements of success in triathlon. Find recommendations for carrying methods for water and nutrition during every race distance.

You may not want to sit around marinating in your sweaty bibs during a post-ride coffee, dermatologists warn.

92% of triathletes say they want to do the sport for life - so why does triathlon have a retention problem?

At Ironman Lake Placid several pros are looking at one of their last chances to qualify for the world championships in Kona (women) and Nice (men).

High-performance lids that prioritize safety, speed, and comfort

From the straight-shooting to the profound, these soundbites from the multisport world had triathletes thinking and talking.

Gear up for swim, bike, and run at discounted prices during Amazon Prime Day July 8-11, 2025. Save time shopping with our editor-approved list of the best gear for triathletes.

Certain nutrient deficiencies might be dragging you down. Here are the ones to be aware of and the best ways to bring your body battery back to life.

Pro triathlete Laura Siddall breaks down the competition, including the rookies who rounded out the podium.

Two new studies add fresh data to the debate about exercise and brain function

Our 20-plus-person testing team put their heads together to select the six pairs of kicks that make every step feel easier.

It’s not just about big muscles: scientists now believe that protein is also a recovery aid and even a fuel.

The Ironman Pro Series heads to Wales for the first time - here’s who (and how) to watch the action on the free Ironman 70.3 Swansea livestream.

We combed our archives to find the best running shoes for triathletes—the ones Outside's editors tested and loved—that also happen to be on sale for the week of the 4th of July.

Confused by Ironman’s new Kona and 70.3 Worlds qualifying system? Read up before it kicks off July 6.

Faster swimming doesn’t start with focusing on propulsion. Triathlon swim coach Gerry Rodrigues outlines how to build tautness.

Challenge Roth has a history as a world-record course. Here's how the competition looks for the fast race in Germany.

Time zone changes can throw a wrench in any triathlete's training or race plans. Could Flykitt, a jet-lag prevention supplement protocol, help you hit the ground running? Here's what our reviewer had to say.

Professional triathlon competition ranged from long-course to WTCS this weekend. Here's all the action you missed.

Plus, what this means for amateur triathletes racing Ironman, World Triathlon, PTO, and more.

Some may feel that our sport is taking some first steps toward true inclusion, but critics agree the solution isn't as simple as it seems, and triathlon may have a long way to go—we look at what's changed in 2025 (and what really hasn't).

Temperatures are reaching record highs in many parts of the country. Here's the gear keeping Triathlete's editors cooling and training through the heat.

When it comes to triathlon swimming, is it better to learn through trial and error or have a coach show you the way? Triathlete’s swim expert weighs the pros and cons of each approach.

Using Triathlete's recent community survey and Ironman World Championship bike count data, Triathlete's editor-in-chief (and resident bike nerd) examines the trends that shape what we're riding in 2025.

New to triathlons and worried your gear won’t measure up? You’re not alone. Here’s how to overcome the most common equipment insecurities - and focus on what really matters.

“It’s definitely more complex than a one-day triathlon, but the trade-off is worth it. People walk away saying, ‘I feel better after this weekend.’ And that’s the goal.”

The high-carb revolution is here in endurance sports, and it’s bringing down records. Find everything you need to know about this fueling trend and the sports drink mixes that make it easy for you to go mega-carb for peak performance.

The scratchy truth behind pool, lake, and ocean itch.

With a battle of the world champions heating up in Germany, Trirating expert Thorsten Radde outlines the favorites at Ironman Frankfurt on June 29.

Can ultrarunning make you a happier, better, more durable triathlete? Learn from two pro triathletes who’ve worked ultras into their training - and how you can, too.

The dreaded delay. You’ve meticulously planned and prepped for one start time, only to have it shift, wrecking your nutrition, hydration, and warmup strategy. A coach offers guidance to thrive through this experience.

Here's how to target all the places you most need to release.

With a wide range of entry prices for triathlons, we pull out some of the cheapest and most expensive triathlons in the U.S. - and decode what makes them so thrifty (or luxurious).

Triathlete's 2025 Community Survey results are in. We found more athletes are traveling, but going on fewer trips than in 2024. See how your travel dreams stack up to the average athlete.

Everything you never knew you needed to know about peeing during a triathlon - when to go, where to go, and how to clean your gear after you respond to nature’s call mid-race.

Chasing your own past best performance could be the key to leveling up in any endeavor.

Your hydration choices can make or break your race. Matt Kadey, R.D. rounds up the best sports drinks to swig as you swim-bike-run.

Exertional rhabdomyolysis is a potentially dangerous condition brought on by overtraining. Learn the signs and prevention methods from an ER doctor.

Three Ironman World Champions and an all-star cast of men's pro triathlon will face off at Ironman Frankfurt in what could be the ultimate preview of this year's Ironman World Championship.

Pro triathlete Laura Siddall analyzes a busy weekend of racing at Vancouver T100, Ironman Cairns, and two US 70.3 races.

Go fast without going broke - your guide to scoring great tri gear secondhand, avoiding buyer’s remorse, and making every dollar (and watt) count.

Goggles are goggles, right? Nope. We hands-on review the best triathlon goggles in 2025 and reveal the most popular brands for triathletes.

Pro triathletes are finding success by increasingly “parting out” their training team with sport-specific experts. Tim Heming speaks to some of these specialists to understand why (and how it can go wrong).

Poor eating after you’ve put in the miles is a recipe for lackluster fitness gains. Optimize your training and boost performance when it matters most with the essentials of recovery nutrition.

Editor-in-chief Chris Foster hands-on reviews five of the top smartwatches of 2025 and breaks them down by price, specs, and an eight-point rating system.

Your support crew is ready to be there for you, but they aren’t quite sure what you need on race day. Use this guide to communicate your preferences and support needs.

Reporting nearly 35,000 attendees across four days of events, the Outside Festival hosted musicians, speakers, panels, and a national startup pitch competition.

The third race in the 2025 T100 Series is in Vancouver on June 14. Trirating.com expert Thorsten Radde highlights the top pro athletes.

Master the art of the mid-race refuel with these essential tips on how to smoothly and respectfully navigate aid stations - without losing time or your cool.

“I looked up at the boat for help, but people were still jumping.”

And here’s why.

Kristian Blummenfelt won Ironman Texas entirely self-coached. Triathlon coach Matt Fitzgerald explains how to build a training routine while pushing yourself to new heights.

For days when a gym session is off the table, a collection of at-home strength training gear can give you a full-body workout with zero wait time

With years (and years) of gear testing under his belt, editor-in-chief Chris Foster reveals the 10 best (on-sale) running gifts for Father’s Day 2025.

After clocking a record-breaking 8:03:13 at Ironman Hamburg, Laura Philipp sits down with Triathlete to discuss Kat Matthews' mind games, where she thinks she can improve, and whether she'll go sub-8 in Roth this year.

The Ironman Pro Series goes Down Under - check out the start lists and race updates for Ironman Cairns here, plus how to watch the free livestream on race day.

New data explores the complex links between your apps, mental fatigue, and athletic performance.

How much benefit could you get from an intensive week of swimming and relaxing in a far-flung destination?

We learned how much you’re (really) training, your favorite distances, and more in our massive community survey. Snoop on your fellow triathletes inside.

Though it’s considered a major upgrade from the previous model, the Garmin Forerunner 970 seems to have only minor changes but a big jump in price. We dig into what’s new (and what’s not, really).

Your watch can provide much more insight than just splits, distance and pace.

"If all it took to improve race times was dropping weight, triathletes would just lean into the lettuce in the weeks before a competition and get prepared for the podium. There’s more to it than that."

These best 10 active stretches from physical therapist Gerard Hartmann are the essentials every runner needs to keep healthy and efficient.

"I hope it shows other blind or disabled people that what seems impossible might just be within reach.”

Laura Siddall breaks down an exciting weekend of racing, including T100, Ironman, and the World Triathlon Championship Series.

We get a detailed glimpse at the interesting (and freshly delivered) Pinarello Bolide TR that last year's Singapore T100 winner Youri Keulen will ride at the 2025 San Fransisco T100 this weekend.

We take a look at the Scott Plasma RC that last year's 70.3 Ironman World Championship podium finisher Ashleigh Gentle will ride at the 2025 San Fransisco T100 tomorrow.

Find out what our editors are using and loving as triathlon training season ramps up.

It's a lot simpler than you expect.

A shocking bike crash for Hayden Wilde, an epic Everest triathlon comes to a close, and the Midwestern triathlon race named the best in the USA - catch up on the triathlon news you may have missed this month.

From buffets on the bike to panic training, avoid these very dumb things.

No one likes to see a low battery warning before they head on on their next training session. Here's what you need to know about your triathlon smartwatch battery life.

Ironman Hamburg is the professional women's-only European Championship. See how the competition stacks up from Trirating.com expert Thorsten Radde.

Last year's edition of the San Fransisco T100 ended up being one of the most exciting races of the season. Thorsten Radde explains why the 2025 version promises similar competitive matchups.

If chasing finish times leaves you anxious, you’re not alone. A triathlon coach explains how shifting to intrinsic goals - like enjoying the process and staying mentally strong - can transform your race-day experience.

We've made a 2025 update to our exhaustive list of the greatest triathletes, spanning four decades of racing, an international roster of the best pro triathletes in history, and highlights from every distance and discipline of triathlon.