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You can donate blood without sacrificing hard-earned training gains - Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff explains how to time your blood donation for minimal impact on training and racing.

A new generation is hooked on gaming like never before, and with events like the Arena Games, the UCI esports world championship, and more, experts are hoping that the blend of VR and IRL will power up triathlon.

Strava cites 'new features and market conditions' after backlash for increased fees.

Suunto’s update to its popular Suunto 9 family knocks it out of the park with the new 9 Peak Pro, a sleek multisport smartwatch with an extended battery life and robust new features, like on-wrist running with power.

This week’s bootcamp sessions focus on strengthening your trunk—the epicenter of all swim, bike, and run movement.

Tips and tricks that only apply on the indoor trainer.

Though simple at first glance, active heel raises can play a huge role in helping increase your run cadence and reduce your propensity for injury.

"In a study on 583 male and female triathletes, 100% of participants reported feeling dissatisfied with their body size."

Today’s bikes are more complicated than ever, and not every brand has a model that will fit you perfectly with minimal modifications. Skip the stress and get a pre-fit.

As blood glucose monitors become more commonplace, the next step is a sensor that measures and advises your hydration levels. We dig into the pros and cons of the more advanced options, the Nix Hydration Biosensor.

A connected, real-time hydration sensor sounds like a game changer for triathletes, but how well does the new tech work?

Motivation starting to take a hit? Get back on track—any track—with one of these creative (and fun!) goal-setting apps.

Will a women-only Kona be a success? What can we expect from the likes of Gustav Iden or Gwen Jorgensen? And will anyone give a flying fender about the Collins Cup?

Did Ironman shoot itself in the foot by moving to a two-day, two-location format for its world championship event? Columnist Brad Culp looks at the implications of the Kona-Nice split.

The second week of our expert-led mobility bootcamp continues to build upon the unique movements that will help injury-proof your body in 2023.

A sports-certified Registered Dietitian lays out how to fuel during a strength-focused training block (and no, you don't have to choke down a million protein shakes).

Warming up for strength training involves more than shaking out your arms and setting up your selfie cam for the 'gram. Take five minutes to properly prepare for weightlifting - you'll be glad you did.

Learn more about the best workout headphones for smashing the indoor cone of silence this winter season.

Through 2026, the men's and women's world championship races will happen on separate days and separate (but slightly familiar) locations.

Hips can be a triathlete’s best friend, or worst enemy. These two unique exercises from our Multisport Mobility Bootcamp work the hips in a very specific way to help reduce a variety of injuries.

Measuring body fat was once a common performance strategy, but for college athletes it can do more harm than good. What can we learn?

Tragic events at a recent NFL football game has athletes of all kinds asking: Are we at risk?

Want to look like a triathlon clairvoyant? Bet on these emerging pros set to have a big year in 2023.

What science says about setting meaningful, internally motivating, and satisfying goals that are exciting but not overwhelming.

A 3-week plan for returning to swimming after a few weeks (or months, or years) out of the water.

This convenience food can deliver more than just protein.

Start the preseason with a bang in the new year, and join us for our free, four-week multisport mobility bootcamp to help build functional movement and tri-specific strength.

Is running by time or by distance actually the same thing? (Yes...and no.)

And how it leads to better performance.

Is there anything better than a warm bowl of soup after a cold winter run? Our friends at Clean Eating have compiled a list of 10 mouthwatering soup recipes to fill your belly and refuel your muscles.

Try these strengthening stretches to get stronger limbs.

Take a cue from the pros and add a few mobility and strength exercises each day to prevent injury and run better.

We asked our expert tri data scientist to dig into the results of our sport's wealthiest 1%.

The stories you were reading and sharing most in 2022 feature fast bikes, 70.3 training, brain-eating amoeba, and much more.

Determining helmet safety requires testing, so we tested six helmets beyond the certification tests required to sell bicycle helmets.

Whether it's intentional or not, you're already squatting every day. Now's the time to put some intentionality behind this powerful strength move.

What a year! From thrilling throwdowns to shocking splits, there was no shortage of triathlon news to keep us talking.

Does everyone's year-end Strava roundup have you feeling inadequate? Don't fall into this comparison trap! Instead, use sport psychology tips for channeling your energy into making your next year your best yet.

It’s important to tweak your nutrition to keep your training in full gear as temperatures plunge. Here's how to fuel in cold-weather conditions.

Ready to turn up the heat? Defrost with these unconventional warm drink recipes to boost performance before, during, and after your winter workouts.

An expert weighs in on why runners should go minimal – when they’re NOT running.

With a full return to racing, we saw some speedy long-course times from the pros. We also saw some of our favorite stars suffering in the heat, humidity, altitude, and geography en route to challenging victories.

Mood swings? Fatigue? Hungry all the time? Here’s how to know if you need to switch things up with your food decisions.

With the end of 2022 fast approaching, we take stock of the legends who've moved on from the sport in the last two years.

4 Exercises to build a strong and stable foot, improve foot control and reduce shin pain.

A drafting violation means you spilled your beer while riding your bike, right? Or maybe it's when a cyclist gets too close to another rider...and then pushes them over? And all triathlons are the Hawaii Ironman, right? In the spirit of the holiday season, we air our favorite "multisport gaffe" grievances.

More than 100,000 triathletes made it down the chute at Ironman 70.3 races in 2022. Which races were the fastest and slowest? Data scientist Alfredo Molina dives in for an analysis of finishing times.

The numbers are crunched, and the results are in. Data scientist Alfredo Molinas takes a look at the fastest and slowest Ironman races in 2022

This season was notable, as it was the first full return to racing since the pandemic began. As such, a host of new pros rose to the surface. Check out our exhaustive, expert list on the top pros and their performances in 2022.

Was 2022 the greatest year in the history of professional triathlon? Columnist Brad Culp recaps the highlights of the season.

Waiting for the sun, chasing peaches, or riding at all costs, where do you draw the line?

A pair of experiments find that mice choose to run less after taking antibiotics, even though their endurance is unchanged

Now that women’s draft-legal triathlon is getting the official nod from the NCAA, it leaves collegiate paratriathletes to fend for themselves in a grey area somewhere between club and varsity.

Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.

Triathletes can get more out of winter training. It’s the season to build strength and power on the bike. Here’s how.

High-end materials and designs go mainstream, delivering smooth-rolling, versatile rides for every runner

Not all foundational strength comes in the form of pumping iron in a gym. As it turns out, there might be advantages to wearing a weight vest during a run workout.

Despite the disc brake craze, Gustav Iden won the 2022 Ironman World Championship on a bike with rim brakes, which has triathletes everywhere asking the question: Which is better, rim brakes or disc brakes?

With the news that Gwen Jorgensen is returning to tri, we've got comeback stories on the brain - and we'd love to see these six pros make their return to the course.

The countdown is on!

Gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen has unfinished business in triathlon: racing the Olympics in the Mixed Relay event. Learn what she dreaded about the sport when she left five years ago, why the "soft announcement," and her relationship with coach Jamie Turner.

Jorgensen—who switched to running in fall of 2017—announced today that she'll be shooting for a spot on the USA's mixed triathlon team relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but the 2016 gold medalist faces a surprisingly uphill battle. Read why.

The best swimmers in the world are masters at feeling the water. What the heck does that mean? How can we learn to do it, too?

Experts say the close bonds you form with your training buddies are no surprise. Here’s why.

Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.

Chin up. You don’t have to dread the months ahead. Running through the darker months can have a different vibe and tempo, and that's okay.

New research finds that, all else being equal, runners don’t have more gastrointestinal problems than cyclists

Outside of the Hawaii Ironman, few multisport events have as much beauty, competition, and history as Ironman New Zealand. We take a look back at the iconic event.

Two-time organ donor and ten-time Ironman finisher Tom O'Driscoll is out to show how saving a life by becoming a living organ donor doesn't have to limit health or fitness.

Researchers have spent years trying to solve the pain puzzle—with mixed results. We unpack the complex relationship between endurance athletes and pain.

We tapped Olympian and gutsy long-course pro Ben Kanute’s form and strength coach for this creative swim, bike, and run mobility routine.

Work, family, training - you've got a lot on your plate. That's why we’ve packed this one-week meal plan with plenty of antioxidant-rich veggies, protein, and healthy fats to crank up your energy.

Not only did the Canadian race a bi-coastal double header, but he took down some top names in the process. Read the story behind his December adventure.

No Kona? No problem. Get creative with some fun multisport events that don’t end in “-onman.”

There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to how the six-time national champion Sun Devils became the gold-standard NCAA triathlon team. (And we’ve got two of their key workouts.)

Stair running worked for Rocky. Could it work for you, too?

Hoka (finally) reveals “That Shoe” we saw in Kona, a look at a funky (and pricey) pair from Mizuno, Reebok revamped, and more from last week's The Running Event in Austin, TX.

From the low desert of California, to the the World Center of [car] Racing and the far-Western reaches of Australia, there was a lot going on last weekend. Columnist Brad Culp recaps.

Nitrates - found abundantly in beets, beet juice, and beetroot supplements - have been found to boost athletic performance. But how much should you take, when, and why? Scott Tindal digs in to the science.

Susana Rodríguez is undefeated in the women’s PTVI paratriathlon category since 2019 - a feat made even more impressive when considering what she's accomplished off the course as a physician and advocate.

We've tested a wide range of the newest and best bike trainers from entry-level to deluxe and rate them on a nine point system that includes everything from value to calibration to build quality and measured loudness.

Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.

We sit down with Andrew Messick to get the inside insight on what went wrong in Kona this year, the reasoning behind “half announcements,” why the split world championship location could be a good thing, and more.

With finishes at almost every Ironman-branded race offered since 1988, John Wragg and Elizabeth Model, take Ironfan to the next level. Read about how the globetrotting, distance-obsessed couple have attained legendary status in the sport (and which events are their favorites).

Lionel Sanders, Paula Findlay, Sam Long, Tamara Jewett, Jackson Laundry - there's no shortage of star power at this weekend's Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells. Tune in to the free livestream on Outside Watch this Sunday, December 4.