Triathlon News & Notes: Super League Athletes Announced, Tim O’Donnell Qualifies for Kona
The news from around the multisport world this week.
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.
Bored in the pool? Here's a new workout from Triathlete contributor and swimming all-star Sara McLarty.
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.
Our advice on what can be the most overwhelming part of your first triathlon: the clothing.
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.
You don't have to be screaming in pain after your long wetsuit swim.
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.
Hint: There isn't really an Ironman world record. But there are some fastest-known Ironman times.
A wide variety of races await in Miami.
This killer workout uses changes in pace to increase your threshold on the bike.
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.
The work needed to go faster on the bike requires you to really stretch beyond your comfort level.
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.
When it comes to swimming, most triathletes believe you can either be fast or you can be smooth. That's not the case. Master both swim styles with this set from coach Sara McLarty.
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 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.
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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.
A premium wetsuit for triathletes looking to up their performance in the water
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.
Supplements may seem like a no-brainer, but what you need can vary based on who you are—and what conditions you're training and racing in.
Throw a little “speed play” into your training holding pattern with a run that makes the miles fly by.
An age-grouper goes back to school at USA Triathlon’s Fantasy Camp. What is the Olympic Training Center really like?
How do you transition? How do you set up your area? How do you navigate aid stations? How do you do it like a pro?
From Dave Scott to Kristian Blummenfelt. From Paula Newby Fraser to Chrissie Wellington. We take a look back through the record books.
Walking during an Ironman marathon is a surprisingly sound strategy, but if you want to do it right there's a catch.
“We have everything in the region to properly train for any race: calm, freshwater lake swims; endless rolling-hills to bike, and biker-friendly roads."
Chattanooga goes West, Hering’s inverse career trajectory continues, Iden’s pumped and pumped, and Sala is pure gold.
After sustaining over 50 bites when seven large dogs attacked him on a training run, Tiago Belloube is telling his story in hopes it will help others.