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Our advice on what can be the most overwhelming part of your first triathlon: the clothing.

Full schedule of 13 races, including the world championships, announced. Catch the full free 70.3 livestreams on Outside Watch.

A much (much!) brighter and more-advanced color touchscreen highlights the latest Garmin Forerunner 965. We break down if it’s worth the price of an upgrade.

Speed and endurance are important, but technique is king. To get better run form, use this skill ladder to focus on individual elements of running technique.

The high stakes and high drama of the Baker/Newby-Fraser rivalry led to record-breaking performances.

The biggest triathlon stories to make waves this month.

Building off the tech and lessons learned from Polar’s $300+ smartwatches, the Pacer is aimed at entry-level runners and triathletes. But is it missing too much for the price?

A barely-there helmet, an upgrade to the most vulnerable part of cold-weather riding, a coffee upgrade, and a mirror that does it all - these are a few of our editors' favorite things this month.

It finally feels like the 2023 triathlon season is officially underway, and if last weekend's races are any indication, professional tri is in a pretty good place.

After a self-supported adventure during COVID lockdowns, a Colorado triathlete is trying to bring an epic challenge to more competitors.

Over the next nine weeks, join Ironman legend Mark Allen as he shares some of his key workouts and his specific mental recipes for success.

With the right building blocks, connective tissue might just repair itself after all.

When Naugatuck High School athletes learned 13% of triathletes are athletes of color, and only 2% Black or African American, they set out to change that.

Ready to take on a new challenge? Here’s what you need to know about the rugged, epic, and - yes - extreme triathlon race format.

British triathlete Rob Starr completed 52 swim/bike/runs last year for charity—sometimes braving 46-degree F water in the pitch-black early morning hours.

Learning how to swim for triathlon—and then learning how to swim well—can be one of the biggest challenges that beginner triathletes face. Here’s our guide to making it a little easier.

A good bike fitter is an essential part of any triathlete's team. We did the legwork and found 15 of the best across the USA.

These little powerhouses not only help fuel our training, but they define the exact ways our bodies respond to the training we do. New data says mitochondrial check ups could even help with the future of tri training and life in general.

How do you broaden the sport of triathlon? For Bertrand Newson and Matt Fitzgerald the answer was clear: Start by seeding diverse coaching businesses.

It depends on your definition of "easy."

Three-time XTERRA world champion and two-time ITU Cross Triathlon World Champion Lesley Paterson just won a BAFTA Award for her screenplay of “All Quiet on the Western Front.” Up next: The Oscars.

Jan Frodeno is back - and we might finally see him toe the line against the Norwegians.

A look at 15 basic (but essential) gear pieces you'll need for your first triathlon.

Every runner needs a small arsenal of shoes to tackle any variety of terrain, speed, and distance. The editors from Outside Run share what kicks are in their heavy rotation.

These exercises will improve your core stability and reduce fatigue in the water.

In a surprise announcement last week, Ironman added a new Open category and aligned with World Triathlon’s policy on transgender triathletes in the hopes of addressing issues surrounding gender and racing.

The winter is dragging on and so is the time on your bike trainer. Make the most of it with these tips for staying motivated for indoor training.

If you simply work hard and focus on race-ready swims, you’ll never level up your swim game. These three early season swim workouts will help your endurance, skill, and speed.

FKTs or "fastest known times" are time-trial style attempts at records over a given distance of geography, and triathlete Alyssa Godesky holds some of the most prestigious ones.

Nearly 100 pounds overweight, Gerst went on an unbelievable journey—literally taking years back on his life—with the help of the multisport community.

Draped on Quintana Roo’s new $5k X-PR build, we take a look at Shimano’s latest budget electronic (not really) semi-wireless setup and attempt to wade through the e-quagmire. 

To follow a training plan, first you have to understand it.

The Professional Triathletes Organization has released an update to their much-maligned pro ranking system. The result is...complicated.

It's Valentine's Day, and love is in the air. What better way to celebrate than with the most romantic and magnetic finish line moments ever captured on camera?

Professional-runner-turned-triathlete Colleen Quigley succeeded in earning her tri pro card by breaking the tape at the Tritonman draft-legal triathlon in San Diego. We speak to the newly-minted elite license holder about her race.

A short-course star shines in his first try at the 70.3 distance at home. Plus: Place your bets now for Challenge Roth and Lionel's Super League debut.

The microorganisms in your gut microbiome can affect how well you train and race. Learn the latest science on the athlete's microbiome, plus ways that you can make it work harder for you.

We talked to physical therapists about what to keep in mind—and yoga poses to practice—to prevent and treat pelvic floor dysfunction in runners and triathletes.

Your arms are dropping lower on long runs, or your shoulders are tight and sore afterwards. Sound familiar? This is a problem that can be fixed with this weight training circuit for runners.

Which is a better prize: The Lombardi Trophy or a Kona finisher medal? Only Hines Ward knows for sure.

Army researchers assess the evidence on what makes you stronger, and speculate about new approaches that might work even better.

One unconventional study examined the correlation between cardiac events and elite athletes across multiple sports. The results? Triathletes and cyclists have the highest rate.

No amount of lotion seems to cure dry, itchy skin after swimming, especially in the winter months. What can you do?

If you were hoping to race in Gustav Iden's Kona-winning Ons or the new 55mm Adidas Adizero Prime X this year, we've got bad news for you.

From the tailgate to the victory formation, you'll love knocking out this themed bike workout before the big game.

Do your shoulders and arms become tired and tight while riding in or out of the aerobars? Use this upper-body weight training routine for cyclists to help decrease your fatigue on the bike and give you more energy during the run.

Recent research has revealed some surprising results—upending traditional beliefs on sleeved versus sleeveless wetsuits, wetsuit price, and more.

Atreyu calls a thing by its name with the introduction of its new “Daily Trainer.” We put in miles and report back on the Austin-based brand’s latest.

When a driver pulled onto the live course at 70.3 World Championships in St. George in October, Mark Evans' race for redemption became a race for survival.

This kettlebell workout circuit will add strength and efficiency to your stride. You don't need much, just this guide, a bit of space, and a kettlebell.

Need to get in a pool session but only have time for a 30-minute swim workout? Make the most of your short timeframe with one of these sessions.

Looking to race at the Ironman World Championships without taking the standard qualifying route? The rules for Ironman's Legacy program will be changing next year.

Your arms are only part of the swimming power equation. Use these this lower-body strength training circuit for swimming to improve your propulsion, stability, and the transition to the bike.

Your primer on triathlon, from super sprint to ultra.

The steeplechase specialist and world record holder took up triathlon training for fun. Now she's shooting for her pro card.

How I broke my obsession with the delicious little packets and fueled with real food instead

Riding inside can wreak havoc on your trusty steed. We look at the ways (and things) to keep you bike clean and protected when you ride inside.

With roughly $15M of prize money floating around in our sport last season, we break down the pro triathletes who made the most cash.

Our swim expert has pulled her six favorite things to help make the yards fly by this season.

Sure, there are $10k bikes and $1k race entry fees, but you have more options with far less sticker shock. Check out our expert guide to racing triathlon on a budget.

From triathlon distances to race selection to training, gear, nutrition, and more - we’ve got everything you need to start the journey to your first triathlon.

The story of how one promising young triathlete met an all-too-common fate.

Tap into your speed during the colder months without going too hard, too soon.

The biggest triathlon stories to make waves this month.

A perfect running shirt, cold-weather essentials, and a versatile carb to fuel your active adventures - these a few of our editors' favorite things this month.

We’ve reached the end of our four-week mobility bootcamp, so now it’s time to take stock of improvements and how to continue to use the skills we’ve learned.

A registered dietitian shares 10 nutritious foods that won't break the bank.

Indoor training is super efficient—if you pay attention to the right stats and tune out the rest. Use these workouts for the trainer and treadmill to stay focused on the metrics that matter.

Use these exercises to help build the strength for your post-T2 run.

It’s not magic, these simple, but unconventional, movements will progress you toward powerful quad strength. Use this video tutorial from our Multisport Mobility Bootcamp to learn how to levitation lunge.

You may know that you need carbs to perform well, but not always for the reasons you think. Here’s the new science on why going carb-light can actually be hurting your performance.

Developing a laser-like focus may be the missing link in your strength training regimen.

One Wisconsinite makes a (cheese-topped, midwestern-accented) pitch for why Milwaukee is Tri Town USA.

Packaged energy gels are great, but have you tried making your own? Start with these five DIY recipes for homemade energy gels.

Beef up your kicks to handle snow, ice, and other tricky winter terrain.

Activity-tracking behemoth clarifies pricing policy after chorus of criticism regarding supposed lack of transparency.

BAYMAN International Triathlon welcomes athletes from around the world to Mont Saint-Michel and its bay.

Use these videos to boost your power and efficiency on the bike with our cycling-specific strength circuit.

Taking a conservative approach to strength training after 50 isn't always necessary. In fact, low-risk training might actually create more risk.

Is this "smart" swimsuit really worth the $110 price tag? We put the TYR x Whoop suit to the test.

After a year of stops and starts since RaceRanger was first announced, the revolutionary anti-drafting devices got its first live trial in New Zealand. Here’s how it went.

Do you just hop right into the pool and go? You could be leaving speed on the table—or worse yet, tempting injury. Use these demonstration videos to warm up the right way before a swim.

I signed up for the On Cyclon subscription running-shoe service and get a perfectly clean new pair every three months

It’s the fourth and final week of the Multisport Mobility Bootcamp, where we’ll cement the gains we’ve achieved and check in on how far we’ve come.

Our gear guy sounds off on the Tracksmith Eliot, the first running shoe from one of the sport’s most fancypants running brands.

Here’s how some shops are navigating the crisis

Yes, you can still practice yoga, even when it feels like you can't breathe.

Look, no one can really replace the "Voice of Ironman." But what if one of these voices called you across the finish line instead?

Not all pushups are the same. In this detailed instruction from our Multisport Mobility Bootcamp, learn more about how to refresh and upgrade the staid meat-and-potatoes exercise with hand-release pushups for triathletes.