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One-Hour Workout: Weight-Room-On-Wheels Bike Set
Use this simple, but difficult, strength set to gain super power on the bike—no weights needed!
What’s the Best Way to Approach Nutrition on Long Bike Rides?
With the warmer weather finally here, I’m taking my long rides outside. How should I be approaching my on-the-bike hydration?
Are You Paying Attention to This Part of Your Core?
Your back is part of your core, but are you focusing on keeping it strong?
Nutrition Case Study: The Swollen Ironman
Marni Sumbal shares how she helped one triathlete learn from a fueling mistake that nearly cost her her life.
Declan Wilson Has Breakout Race at New Plymouth World Cup
Australia’s Declan Wilson has produced the race of his career to claim victory in the 2018 ITU New Plymouth World Cup.
Kirsten Kasper Impresses In New Plymouth
The United States' Kirsten Kasper produced the perfect race execution to claim the title at the 2018 ITU New Plymouth World Cup on Sunday.
Want to Sleep Better? Eat These Foods
Sleep is vital for not only athletes trying to recover from rigorous training schedules, but for everyone for overall health.
The Ultimate PR-Making 70.3 Triathlon Training Plan
Suck it up buttercup. This will hurt, but it'll be worth it when you cross the line with a fresh PR.
A Brief Complaint From a Salty Triathlete: In Defense of Late Sleepers
Here’s a dirty secret: It doesn’t matter what time you wake up—the number of hours in the day doesn’t change.
5 Must-Watch Pro Races of 2018
You already know about Kona and the ITU Grand Final, but what are the other must-follow events of 2018 for tri fanatics?
How to Choose the Best Yoga Class for Your Needs
Yoga studio schedules can be overwhelming.
3 Tips For Swimming With A Group Made Up Of All Levels
Group swim workouts can easily be adapted to accommodate all levels.
Get to Know a Tri Legend: Conrad Stoltz
When it comes to off-road triathlon, there is only one man worthy of the "legend" designation.
What to Do If You Are Injured at a Race Abroad
Heading to an overseas race? Read this first.
How to Adjust Your Nutrition During Injury Recovery
A coach shares her advice for coping with the fueling challenges that come with being sidelined.
Beginner’s Luck: Tell Fear to Take a Hike
Being a beginner triathlete requires the strength to overcome the fear that comes with so many aspects of the sport.
Puerto Rican Community Rallies to Host 8th Annual 70.3 Triathlon
Just six months after the devastation of Hurricane Maria, the Puerto Rican triathlon community and race organizers pulled off the eighth annual 70.3.
Life-Hacking Secrets From a Triathlete Power Couple
Jan and Simone Vingerhoets share how they make it work.
5 Kettlebell Exercises to Simplify Your Strength Training Routine
This one simple tool can help you create an efficient and effective strength training session.
Simple Chef: 3 Tasty Recipes Centered Around 5 Ingredients
Let the aromas of these three dishes transport you back to your favorite around-the-world adventures.
I’m Training for Ironman! What and How Much Should I Eat?
I am training for my first Ironman. How do I change my diet to support my increased workout volume?
4 Swim Sets For 70.3 Training
These 2,000–2,500-yard sets from Sara McLarty are designed to improve the swim at your next half-Ironman.
Video: A One-Minute Exercise To Develop Balance
Learn about the one arm, one leg cable row, an excellent strength training exercise for triahtletes that develops balance and stability.
A Brief Complaint From a Salty Triathlete: I Am the Coolest (And So Are You)
There’s a big difference between actually being a jerk and thinking someone is simply because they’re OK with themselves.
A World Inside: A Look at the Big Shift in How We’re Racing and Training
From fresh newbies to Kona medalists, advances indoors are changing the way triathletes are embracing the sport.
Simple Recipe: A Nutrient-Dense Juice
Dr. Allen Lim shares a simple recipe for beet juice that you can use as a drink, or to add some nutritional oomph to your favorite meal.
7 Efficient Core Exercises for Better Triathlon Performance
A solid core training routine is key for multisport athletes of all levels.
A Ventum for the Masses?
Downtube h8ers rejoice!
The 5 Training Buddies Every Triathlete Needs
The right tribe will make you a better athlete.
Get the 2018 Triathlete Buyer’s Guide!
Our guide features 165 of this season’s hottest products extensively tested by a panel of expert reviewers.
Totally New to Triathlon? Here’s Your Beginner Training Plan
Interested in the idea of training for a triathlon? This sprint training plan keeps it simple so that someone with no swim, bike, or run experience can successfully reach the finish line.
Should I Swish Or Swallow My Sports Drink?
Considering the high incidence of race-day GI distress among triathletes, it’s worth exploring the “rinsing protocol.”
6 Common Strength Training Myths
Despite its benefits, some athletes are reluctant to begin strength training.
One-Hour Workout: Brick-Build Bike/Run Quad-Burner
Use this solid set to lay a strong brick foundation.
Dear Coach: How Do I Deal with Time Zone Changes?
Ideally for every hour of time change, you should arrive an equal number of days ahead of the race.
5 Tips For Maintaining Your Daily Diet
Your sports nutrition plan is only as good as your foundation nutrition plan.
Three Unique Gloves to Beat the Spring Chill
Stay warm on your next ride or run with these quality options.
Professor Multisport: Is It Normal for People to Drop Others on a Ride?
Find semi-scientific answers to your most pressing questions, each month in Triathlete magazine.
What Do You Get When You Cross a Lambo with a Cervélo P5X?
The answer: This special-edition, $20K speed demon.
5 Foods For Recovery
These items have research-proven benefits for athletes who want to recharge like a champ.
Do These 6 Exercises to Strengthen Your Upper Body
While strong legs are important, a toned upper body can improve your running more than you might think.
Eat Yourself Out of an Overtraining Hole
Use these three simple but effective nutrition changes to help dig yourself out of a hole.
Take Your Ironman to the Next Level With this 24-Week Training Plan
Ready to see significant progress in your Ironman goals, and still maintain a bit of a life balance? Here's your plan!
How You Complete Your Swim Stroke Is Key
There are a few key technique points that will create a successful recovery and enable an efficient underwater pull.
5 Training Mistakes Most Triathletes Make
Get more fitness return on your training investment by addressing these problems.
Why Should Athletes Bother with Functional Strength?
We have to balance swim, bike, and run with the other chaos of life, so it's easy to neglect or completely ignore strength training.
Triathlete Brutally Attacked in South Africa
Several news sources are reporting on the South African triathlete who was severely injured after assailants attempted to cut off his legs.
Mastering the Art of (Healthy) Snacking
The quality of any snacks you do eat is more important than whether or not you snack at all.
Beginner’s Luck: What’s Your One-Word Mantra?
It might feel cheesy, but coming up with a mantra can have a big impact on your training and racing.
Look at Your Time at Your Desk as Part of Your Triathlon Training
No matter how many hours you dedicate to training, you may still be spending more time sitting at a desk or in a car.
One-Hour Workout: Swim Speed Change for Pace Control
Get a better handle on your ability to control pace with the speedy swim session.
Which Triathletes Earned the Most Prize Money in 2017?
Bermuda's Flora Duffy absolutely rocked the 2017 triathlon season—and she was rewarded with $300,000 worth of prize money.
Love Pasta? Give These Plant-Based Picks A Try
“Plant-based pasta alternatives offer a health advantage, as they are loaded with plant-based protein and a variety of vitamins and minerals."
How to Prevent and Fix Shin Splints
Shin splints have derailed many an athlete’s hard-won training gains.
Don’t Pine for the Past—Especially When It Comes to Prize Money
“Nostalgia is dangerous if you remember only the good things.”
Ditch the Weights and Grab a Stretch Band
Repeat this with us: Strength training does not always mean weight training.
Terenzo Bozzone Gets Ironman New Zealand Win in 10th Attempt
New Zealand's Terenzo Bozzone finally had the breakthrough race he had been looking for on the historic Ironman New Zealand course.
Before You Run More, First Run Better
Jay Dicharry shares how your brain can be rewired to promote better running form and improved performance.
Henri Schoeman on Top at Wts Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi gold was only the second WTS win of Schoeman’s career.
Rachel Klamer Has Breakthrough Race in Abu Dhabi
Starting off the year making the history books, Rachel Klamer (NED) became the 21st woman to ever win an ITU World Triathlon Series race.
A Brief Complaint From a Salty Triathlete: You Can’t Do It All, so Do Some of It Well
Stop trying to cook fancy, complicated dinners, and other advice that will help you simplify your triathlife.
ITU Season Kicks Off This Weekend in Abu Dhabi
A world-class field of triathletes will kick off the 2018 ITU WTS season with a sprint-distance triathlon.
What to Do When Your Running Shoe Is Discontinued
Beth Risdon provides a few humorous (and a couple of practical) solutions to dealing with the discontinuation of your favorite running shoe.
Nutritionists Pick Their 6 Favorite Packaged Breakfasts
Sometimes you have no choice but to grab a pre-packaged breakfast option.
Dream Job Alert: Come Work With Us!
Got what it takes to be on an industry-leading, award-winning publishing team?
It’s Time to Squash Those Unhealthy Body Image Thoughts
Feeling unhappy about the way you look is something almost all of us have experienced at some point in our lives.
ProFile: Get to Know American Liz Lyles
The former spin instructor and current mom on daily life, Ironman, and why she’s dangerous in Kona.
3 Ways Your Hydration Needs Change as You Age
These three factors suggest that older athletes need to be a bit more diligent with their hydration practices.
How to Find the Best Running Socks for Triathlon
Painful blisters, cold toes, stinky feet? There's a sock for that.
Triathlon Tour Guide: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Where to train, play, and eat in the capital city of Louisiana.
Should I Drink Coffee Before My Triathlon?
Sports dietitian Lauren Antonucci answers a question about coffee on race day and addresses the myth that it can cause dehydration.
How to Know When to Stop and Focus on Mental and Physical Recovery
Here are a few signs that it's time for you to pause and focus on resetting.
Pasta Gets a Makeover with These 4 Nutritious Alternatives
The endurance staple gets a modern makeover—senza flour. So many pastabilities!
Beginner’s Luck: New to Cycling? Start With These 3 Tips
The gear and training knowledge required to make it from T1 to T2 can feel overwhelming.
Bradley Weiss, Carina Wasle Win 2018 XTERRA South Africa Championship
Hometown hero Bradley Weiss and Austrian Carina Wasle captured the 15th annual Fedhealth XTERRA South Africa Championship elite titles.
The Best Lower-Body Strength Exercise For Triathletes
The slideboard split squat will decrease the chance of injury and increase your performance potential.
Coping With Pre-Race Nerves
I get so nervous before races that I sometimes almost throw up. Why does my body sabotage itself like this, and what can I do about it?
A Brief Complaint From a Salty Triathlete: The Term “Age-Grouper” Must Die
Age groups are a hallowed part of the sport, the term has stuck, and it’s just so bleh.
Sebastian Kienle, Bradley Weiss Set to Face Off at XTERRA South Africa
The main event, the first of 35 majors on the 2018 XTERRA World Tour, combines a 1.5-kilometer swim, 26K mountain bike, and 12K trail run.
Got What it Takes to Get On the Brand New Zwift Specialized Tri Team?
Zwift and Specialized have partnered to form a triathlon team that comes with perks that will make even the top pro triathletes jealous.
Quick Set Friday: Pre-Season Test Set
Swim this workout every two weeks to chart your progress as the 2018 race season approaches.
#Trispo: From Bike Crash Victim to Racing for a Cause
A freight truck nearly killed her. Then she set her sights on racing.