Ask a Gear Guru: What Are the Best Fans for Indoor Cycling?
Cycling indoors can be made much less horrifying by choosing the best fan for the job. Triathlete's complete guide to indoor cycling fans with our top picks.
Cycling indoors can be made much less horrifying by choosing the best fan for the job. Triathlete's complete guide to indoor cycling fans with our top picks.
With short days and cold months approaching, we break down the best indoor cycling platforms and apps you could be using this winter.
He’s seen sunrise after sunrise—and even a burglary in progress. Learn about the man who trains (way) more than you do, all before your alarm even goes off.
This helpful tool can be used to set training zones and track performance gains over time. Understand more about power-to-weight ratio using our charts and expert tips from coaches Joe Friel and Dan Plews.
Everything triathletes need to get the most out of your indoor training experience: indoor cycling workouts, treadmill sets, gear reviews, and more.
The metrics-heavy Elite Justo won't be on the market in the USA until 2023, but we got our hands (er, bike) on this much-hyped trainer for an in-depth review.
Italian smart trainer brand Elite holds nothing back technologically in the Elite Justo. But is it worth the $1,200 price tag?
Even though we're entering off-season mode, it's still worthwhile to include some short speed work from time to time.
From monster mileage to extremely high cadence riding to superfood-only fads, triathletes are easy picking when it comes to training trends that might not actually work that well. We look back at the history of "magic bullet" training methodology and ask the most important question of all: What were we thinking?
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.
How to keep your six-pack and upper back engaged while trapped on all-day videocalls to best benefit your swim, bike, and run.
A new study looks at why side stitches happen in runners - and it has nothing to do with your fitness level or what you ate before your workout.
Whether you're a newbie to the massage-gun game or a percussive power user, we've got the killer tips to help you get the most out of your recovery tool.
Arizona State, Lenoir-Rhyne University, and North Central College closed out the season with NCAA titles at the 2022 Women's Collegiate Triathlon National Championships.
Research suggests that we might be missing out on powerful mental health benefits by choosing to train indoors versus natural outdoor environments.
Two recent mid-race, car-vs.-cyclist crashes highlight the need for full road closures so triathletes can race safely. But doing so is a complex (and expensive) process.
Stiff and unstable hips put strain on your hamstrings. Use these self-tests, stretches, and exercises to assess hip mobility, posture and rotational strength.
Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.
This blood marker is a warning sign that your body may be dangerously low in iron.
Normatec focuses on portability with the release of their most recent wearable recovery technology.
We take a look at why you might want to use a swim snorkel, plus a few good options.
Struggling with a certain phase of your swim stroke? It's time to incorporate single-arm drills into your sets.
Too many layers on a run can be just as miserable as too few. Use our guide to dressing for runs at every temperature to get your gear just right.
A new study compares energy availability (EA) across different sports, and finds triathletes are making one critical mistake when it comes to the offseason.
Coros’ “middle child” gets some key updates on battery life, onboard features, and screen size, but can it hang with other smartwatches in the super-crowded $400-500 category?
Check out these unique pit stops across the nation that local triathletes fondly - and gratefully - stop at to refuel on their weekend adventures.
It's not ideal, but when you're disastrously low on calories mid-ride or mid-run, stopping at a gas station for a snack can bring you back to life. R.D. Matthew Kadey outlines what to eat (and what to avoid).
Improve your swim technique as well as your aerobic fitness with this relaxed pool workout.
Biking is likely the most difficult of the three triathlon disciplines to dress appropriately for both in and out of a race. Use our guide to what to wear on bike rides in every weather scenario the weather report throws at you.
Whether it's a freezing-cold training day or a race in a tropical ocean, our guide to what to wear for open water swimming will help you pick the right gear before diving in.
It may be time to rethink the “off-season” and join TriDot’s Preseason Project.
Looking to improve your sleep, HRV, and recovery? We put two wearables to the test to see which will have you bouncing back faster.
A great running stride isn’t learned by focusing on your footstrike or cadence - it develops as you improve your body’s strength and mobility.
Physics rules the highly-specialized tri bikes, from the seatpost and frame to the way a rider sits on it.
The longest World Triathlon season in world history made its penultimate stop in Bermuda; South Africa has a new 70.3, and we take a quick race-cation to Cabo.
"I used to watch so many triathletes do silly things in the weight room, thinking: ‘Why are they doing that?’ so I started creating a thought process around how I could help them."
Breathing to both sides of your body becomes even more important when you move from the pool to the open water.
The news from around the multisport world this week.
You’re most vulnerable to falling ill 72 hours post-race. Here’s how to avoid it.
Hilma intends to win over prospective customers with an astonishingly wide range of sizes.
You know it as a bone booster, but there are plenty of other reasons to make sure you are getting enough calcium. Here’s your primer on the essential nutrient.
Pick a set based on your experience level and give this workout a try this weekend!
Tri bikes are tricky beasts—something that looks simple to adjust can take hours. We break it down so you don’t have a breakdown.
Approximately half of athletes who menstruate are using a hormonal contraceptive. How does using hormonal birth control affect athletic performance? We asked the experts to break down what we know - and don't know - about hormonal contraceptives for endurance athletes.
The Under Armour HOVR Phantom 3 keeps its high-energy return DNA intact while pushing the envelope on innovation
From pro triathletes to coaches to mental-health experts, these seven experienced triathletes bare their (sometimes messy) souls to help you skip the steep multisport learning curve.
Learning to cue a tall, balanced run posture, combined with strategic, specific core training, is the path to improving your run form, alleviate pain, bolster training durability, and find seconds on the clock.
What does it take to go from Olympic-distance phenom to the top step of the 70.3 World Championships? Taylor Knibb's coach, Ian O'Brien shares the little details that added up to a big win in St. George, including workout instructions for three key sessions ahead of her race.
Wahoo introduces an upgraded Roam with color monitor and impressive GPS capabilities. We look at the new features and whether the Roam is useful for triathletes.
Enjoy mixing up the terrain and the intensity with this off-season run session.
“Everyone just bows to the Norwegians, and we were like: ‘F**k that!’ If you’re not going out there to really test yourself against the best, and people that everyone says are better than you, then why are you even doing the sport?"
After announcing that this year's Ironman World Championship race was her last, the fan favorite wasted no time making her mark on the ultrarunning scene, placing fifth at the Javelina Jundred 100-mile trail race last weekend.
Nate Helming explains why you should be practicing how to breathe every day—and it's harder than it sounds.
We take a look at the bikes ridden by the five fastest cyclists in the women's and men's pro races at the 70.3 World Championships in St. George.
Taylor Knibb is a goblin on two wheels, and Ben Kanute’s bag of tricks can’t match Kristian Blummenfelt - the masterful performances in St. George were a treat. Plus, the Super League season wrapped in Saudi Arabia. (Yes, that Saudi Arabia.)
In a 70.3 World Championships for the ages, over 6,000 age-group athletes from 104 countries, regions, and territories took Ironman's "Land of Endurance" in St. George.
This spooky interval workout will leave your nerves frayed and your shoulders feeling like ghosts.
In the hilly 13.1-mile run course of the Ironman 70.3 World Championship on October 28-29 in St. George, the running performance - and running shoes - of top athletes was something to marvel at.
The news from around the multisport world this week.
Thrilling racing + breathtaking scenery = Epic race shots from the 70.3 World Championships in St. George, Utah.
Sam Long and India Lee focused their seasons on the 70.3 World Championships, only to see their hopes destroyed by penalties. Is it time to change the way races are officiated?
A relentlessly close swim, a controversial penalty, and a run battle for the ages - the pro men's race at the 2022 Ironman 70.3 World Championship was a high-stakes, high-drama affair that had viewers on the edge of their seats from the very start to the very finish.
And she's only 24 years old.
It was the Taylor Knibb show at the 2022 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in St. George as the 24 year-old American put on a master class of racing to take her first-ever 70.3 World title.
A four-time Olympian, an around-the-world cyclist, a local legend, and the mother of a pro podium contender - these age-groupers are just as buzz-worthy as the pros racing at this weekend's 70.3 world championships in St. George.
Triathlon's favorite couple comes to St. George for the 70.3 World Championships.
The 2016 70.3 World Champion is ready to race! Bob Babbitt chats with the podium contender ahead of the pro women's race on Friday.
The 2022 Super League Championship Series comes to a close with a thrilling race in NEOM. Look back on this season's triumphs (and tetanus shots), plus get the details on how to watch the Super League finale livestream starting at 7:00 ET Saturday.
"I’m really happy to be rolling into a late October championship race having stayed healthy all season. My best races come when I’ve been able to string together months of consistent running."
Still a relatively new concept on the triathlon scene, the Ironman 70.3 World Championship event has only been around since 2006. But what the race lacks in age, it makes up for in fierce competition, fast times, and plenty of sparks, too. Here’s a look back at some of the major moments from the event's history.
Boost your bike fitness—and improve your cadence—with this targeted session.
"Every time you start a race, it's important, and any world championship is super important."
Jan Frodeno called the 70.3 race “the world championship that everyone forgets about.” It shouldn’t be.
Big Blu won big in St. George last May, taking the Ironman World Championship title - can he he do it again at this weekend's 70.3 Worlds?
The 26 year-old from Norway (and newly-crowned Ironman World Champion) is dialed in to racing successfully. Will racing in St. George three weeks later be a challenge for the defending 70.3 World Champion?
Taylor Knibb finished third at the last 70.3 World Championship in September 2021, back when she was known as the young talent who tore up bike courses on her road bike. Taylor sports a TT bike these days, but still tears up race courses.
2021 was an amazing season for Ellie Salthouse, with seven wins, including 70.3 Augusta and 70.3 Memphis. Will she add to that this Friday?
Trirating expert Thorsten Radde predicts how the men's pro race will play out at 70.3 Worlds in St. George.
Is Rudy von Berg's shiny gold bike a sign of things to come at this weekend's 70.3 World Championships? We sat down with the American pro ahead of his hunt for some podium bling in St. George.
How will the Olympian juggle flipping back and forth from short-course to long-course racing this fall? How is she adjusting to her new TT position?
No one knows what it takes to win a 70.3 World Championship better than Craig "Crowie" Alexander and Mirinda "Rinny" Carfrae - and we've got their podium picks for this year's showdown in St. George.
Our up-to-date breakdown of the top contenders for the podium at this year’s St. George 70.3 World Championships men’s event.
Bermuda's own Flora Duffy has won just about every race in the sport, from the Olympics and Commonwealth Games to XTERRA World Championships. A wild card spot to 70.3 Worlds gives her the chance to take on a new challenge - racing as the underdog in a star-studded field of middle-distance specialists.
6,000 athletes, 4,000 volunteers, and a whole lot of excitement - take a look at the numbers behind this weekend's Ironman 70.3 World Championships in St. George.
Make sure to keep it fun — plus other tips from coach Marilyn Chychota.
For 29 years, the San Diego Triathlon Challenge has been the "best day in tri" for the Challenged Athletes Foundation. See photos from the organization's signature event in 2022.
Can Lucy Charles-Barclay defend her title three weeks after Kona, or will she be caught by the likes of Taylor Knibb, Paula Findlay or Holly Lawrence? Trirating expert Thorsten Radde predicts how the women's pro race will play out at 70.3 Worlds in St. George.
Our up-to-date breakdown of the top contenders for the podium at this year’s St. George 70.3 World Championships women’s event.
American pro Sam Long shocked the triathlon world when he announced earlier this year he wouldn't be racing in Kona - instead, he was all-in on St. George. Does he regret that decision? We caught up with the young pro ahead of this weekend's Ironman 70.3 World Championships.
The news from around the multisport world this week.