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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.

It's your final day of the three-day weekend to log extra training miles and score big savings on triathlon gear with these Memorial Day deals.

A showdown of women’s world champions, Sanders and Long go head-to-head, and more thrilling storylines await at 70.3 Eagleman on June 8.

“No matter where you start - if you put in the work, you can achieve something great,” says Lowery, the first African-American woman to win an Ironman event.

Harnessing the power of your metabolism could put you on the fast track to improved performance.

While you’ve probably heard it’s all about hydration and electrolytes, there’s more you can do to prevent cramping during and after biking.

Put down the open-water triathlon swim workout and try wild swimming instead - it could transform the way you train and recover.

A 138-mile event with a grueling 21,000 feet of overall elevation gain had never seen a female finisher. Nikola Čorbová was the 2025 overall winner, breaking the tape ahead of all male competitors.

You've got excitement, you've got nerves—should you use that energy to squeeze in one last training session? A triathlon coach describes exactly what you should (and shouldn't) do.

Rain was a factor in most races this weekend, with one race favorite wiping out on the bike.

Because sometimes motivation comes only after you begin to move.

The Ironman Pro Series continues with a women's-only, full-distance race in Hamburg - see the pro start lists and race updates here, plus how to watch the free livestream on race day.

Now through May 26 is REI’s massive annual anniversary sale. We combed through thousands of products to find the deals that triathletes shouldn’t miss.

The distances may be the same, but the fueling strategies are not. When making a foray into off-road or gravel triathlon, use this guide from sports nutrition expert Susan Kitchen to adapt your standard triathlon nutrition plan for rugged conditions.

At your first triathlon, you’re going to feel everything (and we do mean everything). Instead of letting it overwhelm you, get curious.

Quite possibly. Avoid unnecessary spewage (and worse) thanks to our own DIY testing, some expert insight, and our safety and cleaning primer.

Don't let the excitement of race week distract you from taking time to familiarize yourself with race details in the athlete guide.

The race is on but the water is freezing. A complete guide to coping, and maybe even thriving, in a cold-water triathlon.

Laura Siddall breaks down a big weekend of international racing that saw age-grouper Latifah Lowery make history as the first African American woman to win an Ironman 70.3 race, the Canadian invasion in St. George, a Project Podium breakthrough, and more.

For his 39th birthday, tri newbie Adam Jones fundraised to pay off school lunch debt in his hometown of Peabody, Kansas.

An ACE-certified trainer shares exercises to keep your muscles moving on the days you're not doing (or don't feel like doing) a high-intensity workout

These 12 innovative running shoes will keep you stable without sacrificing comfort or holding you back

After nearly 15 years of brutal climbs, scorching heat, beastly winds, and unforgettable finishes, the Ironman era in St. George, Utah is ending.

Fitting triathlon training into life as a new mom can be challenging. Here’s some been-there-done-that advice and the gear that makes it easier.

Nearly 100 top triathlon pros will race 70.3 Aix-en-Provence on May 18 - see the start lists and race updates here, plus how to watch the free livestream on race day.