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Plus, what to expect this year in terms of races and our predictions for 2021.

Scientists have developed a wearable sweat patch that could allow endurance athletes to adjust their hydration plan during a race by measuring the rate of fluid and electrolyte loss in real time.

Understanding what's best for you and your training is key to building your race schedule.

Debating Dry January? Sports nutritionist Scott Tindal experimented with giving up alcohol for a month—and was surprised to see just how much it benefited him.

What does an athlete ask of their heart that a non-athlete doesn't?

We turn to two gurus (with very different philosophies) on how to set up your device screens for training and racing.

Trail Runner contributors Dr. Megan Roche and David Roche explain that, based on clinical trial data, the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for athletes.

What can we learn from these four triathlon clubs doing it right?

Begin Week 1 of the Benchmark Challenge with these run workouts from legendary coach, Bobby McGee.

What you need to know about balancing training and weight loss in a safe and smart way.

For Sian Welch and Wendy Ingraham, the 1997 Hawaii Ironman came down to the final 20 feet.

Michael Kaltenmark, known as the escort for Butler University's bulldog mascot, went public with his story and inspired countless kidney donors to volunteer.

In a year that included so little triathlon action, there were still several stories that left us inspired.

When trying to lose weight while still training and performing at a high-level, there are some key rules and guidelines endurance athletes should consider.

Run a time trial 5K or a benchmark test set this weekend. Then see how you improve over January.

Making clear decisions is important not just for our training energy and goals, but also in all aspects of our lives.

These items may indeed have health-promoting properties, but there are valid reasons they also come with a cautionary footnote.

Running related injuries are frustratingly common. A new study suggests foot strengthening—from the ground up—could be the answer.

What to consider before you click the "register" button. Here's what you need to know if you want to sign up for a 2021 race.

Here’s the Week 5 workout from strength coach Kevin Purvis to help you prepare for the final benchmark test.

Improving on the various aspects of freestyle swimming can feel overwhelming, which is why part of this workout allows you to focus on one thing at a time.

Outside+ members have access to a number of free online courses, meal plans, and training programs that can help them build a foundation for their goals in the new year.

In triathlon, Gillian Fealy found place to belong. Now she’s welcoming others.

Ten years ago this month, paratriathlon was added to the Paralympic Games program.

Work through the steps of organizing and efficiency to build better time management habits.

If you want to work on your habits around mental skills and stress, then work through the steps of the habit loop.

Take simple steps to build healthier nutritional habits.

Good recovery habits are an important part of performance.

Our habits set us up for failure or success. Where did they come from? And how can we build better habits in 2021?

With less focus on the race calendar we were able to glean some valuable lessons that we'll take into 2021 and beyond.

It’s gonna be a party!

Still stretching before you run? Stop. Focus on mobility instead, and save stretching for after (only if it feels good).

Decathlon surprises yet again with another versatile piece of running clothing at far less than half the price of its competitors.

This simple 5–10-minute routine will help prime your muscles for your best swim workout yet.

As you set goals for the new year, don't just make them S.M.A.R.T—make them S.M.A.R.T.E.R.

Each December, we look back on the stories that resonated most in the past 365 days. In a year with so little triathlon, 2020's selections carry a (not surprisingly) different tone than prior years.

This winter get started cross-country skiing (also known as Nordic skiing) to get in a good workout as an alternative to indoor biking.

There is no secret.

Here’s the Week 4 workout from strength coach Kevin Purvis to help keep you on track with your balance, core, and mobility work.

Stop dreading your winter runs. Get your cold-weather clothing right and get out the door on even the chilliest mornings with our guide to layering. Top it off with one of these two new high-tech lightweight insulated jackets.

We asked our editors and a few contributors for their favorite things of 2020—what they loved in a crazy year.

Founded at the height of the AIDS crisis, Chicago’s predominantly gay and lesbian swim club has evolved into a place for authenticity, advocacy, and community.


The sport’s top pros share the first swim, bike, and run upgrades they made when they were just starting out in triathlon.

Earlier this week, 1978 Hawaii Ironman podium finisher Dave Orlowski passed away after a lengthy battle with leukemia.

Assess your readiness to ensure you’ll actually benefit and grow from the experience.

Dhani Jones and Chris Mosier talk in the third episode of 'Someone Like Me.'

Want to include a healthier stocking stuffer this year? Here's our pick.

How triathlon transformed the life of Dr. Ouida Brown.

Evaluate what you're doing well and what you're not.

It’s no surprise that Tracksmith, the Rapha of running gear, has made a jacket with traditional looks, backed up with modern features.

Three Black female triathletes look at the barriers and misconceptions that have stopped more athletes of color from getting into the sport—and use their experiences to illustrate the obstacles we all have an obligation to remove.

We share some of our favorite clips from a year worth of interviews with top athletes. And we'll be back in the new year with new episodes.

If you don't know whether you want to off-season or on-season, it's OK. We don't know either.

The game of Zwift is completing redefining the indoor riding experience, not only in terms of the software and the interaction but also the technology we use.

It can be hard to know which, if any, are the right supplements to take for optimal health, wellbeing, and performance.

Strava's data shows we're getting outdoors more than ever—and the result could be a multisport boom.

Dhani Jones and Max Fennell introduce the first episode of Someone Like Me, a series of conversations with outstanding individuals in endurance sports with different backgrounds, including BIPOC, transgender, and adaptive athletes.

In a year when most triathletes never set foot on a race course, how did Irene Magdalena Alisjahbana somehow manage to compete in not one, but three long-course events in 2020?

Traveling the world to race isn’t all glitz and glamour.

What can we learn from top athletic comebacks? And how can you stage a comeback in your own life?

How to make the best of a bad situation, whether in training, competition, or life.

Here's how to log miles this winter on your indoor trainer and have fun while you're doing it.

Since 2014, Dionne DeGourville has finished seven Ironman races, all while juggling the intense schedule that comes with protecting the public.

Light up your training with these unique new headlamps.

The angle of your hip joint plays a much greater role than you might think. We look at the unheralded source of many issues that end up popping up elsewhere.

And why doctors and athletes think you should get the vaccine as soon as you can.

With some focused rehab, you can get back to the same fitness level and even improve after having a baby.

The shift to winter can bring on Seasonal Affective Disorder, which is linked to a biochemical imbalance in the brain.

Turn old race t-shirts into a keepsake or present.

Here’s the Week 3 workout from strength coach Kevin Purvis to help you keep improving your balance, core, and mobility.

The Swedes sure do know keeping warm (and dry) in harsh weather. This running jacket from Craft has winter-running details for days.

Here's what our editors and staff are using and loving right now—old, new, and random.

It is still unknown why the box truck left the roadway and struck the cyclists, and then a Subaru hatchback, which was escorting the riders.

Winter is typically the perfect time to rest, reset, and then restart your training after a season of racing, but should that plan change after a year like 2020?

Until recently, there were close to zero resources to help athletic women navigate one of the most challenging times of their lives. This woman is helping change that.

Twelve years ahead of its Olympic debut, the mixed relay format of triathlon was on full display at one of the sport's premier events.

In this Triathlete Live sponsored by Tonal, American Heather Jackson chats about everything from her biggest race mistakes to her plans for the upcoming year and beyond.

A close-up look at one of our favorite bottles—an ideal gift for the holidays.

The voice of swimming for the past six Olympics was in the broadcast booth last weekend for the PTO 2020 Championship.

Racing for the first time after months away from competing can be tricky. Here's what we can learn and apply before (hopefully) lining up for a triathlon in 2021.

When it comes to endurance, is leaner always better? And what are the issues you should consider before attempting to lose weight?

In need of a mental break and a physical challenge, ultrasound technologist and triathlete Michelle Morton created her own adventure.

A pioneer in maximalist cycling computers goes on a diet with a game-changing upgrade.

Plus, we get the on-the-ground breakdown from Daytona.

A look at why nutrient deficiencies can be a problem for endurance athletes—plus four things you can do to find and address them.

The high cost of prosthetics is prohibitive for many people who need them.

From breakfast to training to even dessert, dietitian Matt Kadey found the best nutrition bars to sink your teeth into for every situation.