With so many brands, models, bells, whistles, and features on today’s techy wetsuits, where does the rubber meet the proverbial road? We help you throw out the buzzwords and focus on what really matters when you shop.
Two of the world’s top long-course coaches, Siri Lindley and Dan Lorang, dig into the good and bad behind racing with data or racing by feel.
Ranging from $275 to $1,000, we hands-on review and rate nine of the best men's and women's triathlon wetsuits from 2022.
2021 USAT champion and Milwaukee resident Annamarie Strehlow shares her expert race recon on the USAT AG Nationals courses.
Plus, Sid prepares for the super secret not-secret Roth after-party.
Put yourself in a paratriathlete's shoes - er, swim cap - and find your feel for the water with this paratriathlon simulation swim from Paralympian and coach Aaron Scheides.
Tristrology. Astrolothon. We still haven't decided what to call it, but we know your triathlon horoscope will definitely help you prepare for your tri-life.
As triathletes, we focus on a few of the body's systems—skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and even digestive—but did you know the single biggest make-or-break system for triathletes could be the endocrine system?
Coach Maria Simone explains what role rest days play in recovery.
A study of men and women's time sharing habits found that men seem to "borrow" time from women for fit in their workouts.
A new study following ultrarunners attempted to answer that age old question: What causes GI problems in long-distance races? There was one important new finding.
After an above-knee amputation in his 50s, triathlete Paul Colavincenzo is back on the course and rediscovering his joy in swim, bike, and run.
Here’s how to set your little striders up for long-term health and fitness success.
“A lot of people think, ‘Oh, if I go up to altitude for a weekend and come back down, it’ll be a benefit.' But it’s the opposite."
The news from around the multisport world this week.
Not a morning person? Not a problem. In the 5 minutes in between hitting the snooze button, you can set the tone for your entire day.
Our friends at Women's Running have tested the best sports bras on the market to find the latest and greatest options for runners at every cup size.
On your mark, get set, wag!
For Karim Mella, racing Ironman was simply a part of the training for his ultimate aspiration: climbing Mount Everest.
Will triathletes love the new Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% 2 as much as road runners do?
We break down the bike crashes, finish chute wipeouts, and other chaos at last weekend’s WTCS Leeds—along with six other big pro snafus throughout tri history.
A look back at an electrifying 2007 season when couple Greg and Laura Bennett won over $700,000 between the pair.
When he was just a kid, he chose to have his legs amputated instead of spending all his time in surgeries—and he hasn't stopped moving since.
The algorithms used to estimate your training load have some fundamental flaws, scientists say.
These short, punchy bursts of speed are just what you need to get out of your Zone 3 plateau.
An Ironman distance triathlon—sometimes called the iron-distance—is 140.6 miles. But why?
You've probably seen it at the gym or on your coworkers' wrists. It's not just a fancy bracelet, it's a Whoop. But what is Whoop? And do triathletes need it?
The low-carb craze may have unforeseen health and performance implications for male endurance athletes.
Acute pain can usually be easily resolved by correcting a training error, while long-term pain often requires long-term care.
Teacher and paratriathlete Leah Kaplan shares why she donated her adaptive bike to a young student who shares the same limb difference.
Popular races like Ironman Lake Placid aren’t the only draw to this picturesque region.
Tracking your metabolic flexibility on a simple device might sound good, but experts say it’s not that simple.
This tiny device captures next-level movement data as you swim.
The news from around the multisport world this week.
While ketones are produced naturally by the body (and have been around as supplements for decades), the exogenous ketone debate is bubbling up in pro cycling and triathlon. What do you need to know?
In this set from coach Sara McLarty, your pull buoy is going to get just as much of a workout as you are.
Want to make your trip a global race-cation? Don’t let travel hassle deter you. These four spots have us dreaming of our next trip.
Norway may be a triathlon powerhouse now, but that wasn't always the case.
It’s the smartest swim gadget we’ve ever seen—and we’ve put it through its paces to see just how much it can improve your swimming.
When it comes to carb loading, what exactly does the latest science say about an age-old practice—and what are the best protocols to follow to ensure we hit the start line well-fueled?
Well-intentioned friends and family sometimes say things to their triathlete-in-training that sound encouraging, but really aren't. Here's what to say instead.
And the big question of the weekend: What was the best performance?
As the first paratriathlete to have earned a standard USA Triathlon elite license, Chris Hammer is going pro - and he's all-in on the endeavor.
A wide variety of races await in Miami.
This killer workout uses changes in pace to increase your threshold on the bike.
Ranging from $3,500 to $12,000, we hands-on review and rate five of the best triathlon bikes from 2022 and beyond.
Wurf's foray into gravel racing is the latest in his multi-hyphenate athletic career. But it hasn't always been smooth sailing.
Athletes like Kristian Blummenfelt and Lionel Sanders are pushing triathlon (and themselves) to new levels by breaking down pain barriers. How do they do it, and what can everyday triathletes learn from them? A neuroscientist explains.
While it's easy to criticize the spectacle of Sub7/Sub8, says Tim Heming, who was on the ground in Germany, there's so much more to appreciate in it.
Heather Jackson finished 24th in the pro women's field at the Unbound Gravel 200 gravel race. We take a close look at the Specialized Crux (aerobars and all) that she used to cover 200 miles of muddy, rainy Kansas dirt roads.
The weekend of racing that wasn’t Sub7/Sub8, including a historic performance by Laura Philipp in Hamburg.
Americans Jackie Hering and Eric Lagerstrom took top honors in a wet and wild day in San Francisco.
Lucy Charles-Barclay, Jan Frodeno, and Alistair Brownlee have been sidelined. So have many age-groupers. As racing returns from pandemic lockdowns, triathletes are experiencing higher rates of injury. What gives?
All four pros achieved the goal—to clock times never seen before at the 140.6-mile distance. But it was the first man and woman across the line who set the astonishing new marks of 6:44 and 7:31.
"When one of us succeeds, we all succeed."
The news from around the multisport world this week.
Garmin’s top-of-the-line tri-focused smartwatch gets a few additions and a price drop. We dig into what’s new on the Forerunner 955.
Why is the top tube missing? Why is the seatstay shaped that way? What is happening with the fork? Does it weigh a ton?
Through community, she found strength; through triathlon, she found freedom.
Get your gravel on in Steamboat Springs.
We break down the different types of tires, what you should look for in a training or race-day tire, and give a quick list of some choice picks.
Since starting as the Oxford Triathlon in 1981, the race is known for being two things: hot and flat.
Garmin’s decidedly not-tri-friendly budget offering finally gets the upgrades that multisporters have been waiting for.
Everything you need to know about the barrier-shattering Sub7/8 attempt.
Plus: Is this season too full of races? How does the Sub 7/8 Project fit in?
There is no such thing as a perfect bike cadence, but cadence is an important piece of the overall cycling puzzle.
Use Meredith Kessler's creative pyramid fartlek run set to celebrate Global Run Day the only way a triathlete should: by getting on your grind.
Race-cation here and you’re never too far from entertainment and adventure, especially in the summer months.
Garmin’s update to the deluxe multisport 9xx line is mostly predictable, but doesn’t make the Forerunner 955 any less interesting.
And it's not just because of the physiological responses inside your body. Dehydration gets inside your head.
And fans can "own" a team.
Strength training is supplemental work to swimming, biking, and running that doesn't have to be long or complicated. These quick routines will help.
Members can enter to win a Jolyn swimsuit.
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The buzz is starting to build for Sub7 and Sub8. What will it look like?
Like the two-hour marathon chase, this weekend’s assault on the seven- and eight-hour Ironman barriers will require some rule-bending
Four titans of triathlon are attempting a no-holds-barred assault on the ultimate time barriers in the sport. Will it transcend tri or fall flat?
"The myth about L.A. cycling is it's dangerous and too congested, but that's far from the truth. You can get lost for hours in the Santa Monica mountains with little to no traffic."
Stairs aren’t just for stepping—this creative routine will have your whole body feeling the burn
The news from around the multisport world this week.
Sometimes travel is just the ticket, but as our columnist, Taren Gesell, learns, it's not always that easy to tri and fly.
Whether you're fueling up for a long run, or (gasp) a long ride, we break down the best hydration vests for 2022.
Dave Scott and Yvonne van Vlerken share what the moment meant, how the lead-up went, and the impact it had on them and on the sport.
Don't swim lap after lap with no purpose! Try this week's workout from coach Sara McLarty.
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While there are always new races, the tried-and-true are here for a reason. Let's take a look back at how four iconic events got started.
Get the most from your power meter by understanding the differences between normalized and average—and when to use each.
After a second place finish in 2015 and a third place finish in 2017, Jackie Hering finally took the win in Chattanooga over a killer field. Her secret? Self-coaching, finding balance with family, and racing a half-marathon in her build-up.
The young Olympian talks to us about her goals, her breakthroughs, and social media.
This southern gem offers tons of outdoor opportunities to swim, bike, and run.