Video: Tim O’Donnell’s New Mental Approach to Racing
"As a person, Mark's [Allen, his coach] biggest complaint about me is that I'm too nice."
"As a person, Mark's [Allen, his coach] biggest complaint about me is that I'm too nice."
The Scott Plasma 5 of German professional triathlete Sebastian Kienle.
We're recapping the action from Monday with this Kona Minute, brought to you by Zwift.
“My first goal for Kona is to enjoy it. It’s been three years of hard work to come from a total beginner to where I am now."
This high-intensity trainer workout gives athletes a lot to do in only 60 minutes.
The Big Island is bustling with the hype of Ironman World Championship race week!
American Alicia Kaye shares open-water swim tips that every triathlete can use.
You never know what great things may happen as a result.
Karen Smyers’ top picks for the women’s podium in 2017.
Dave Scott shares in his own words the very different strategies he believes the men and women must take to bring home the crown.
Can Daniela Ryf get a third-straight Kona victory?
Germany's Jan Frodeno will be looking for his third-straight Kona title.
Meet this 45-year-old age grouper from upstate New York.
No, the number on your race belt shouldn’t impact performance. But it can have unintended, sometimes amusing consequences.
Heather Jackson is one of the friendliest faces on the Ironman circuit—and one of its toughest competitors.
"This is my life now. Some go to Narcotics Anonymous, some go to Alcoholics Anonymous. I go to Ironman triathlons.”
Get to race-day fast, fit and fresh with these expert tips
Grab your tri friends, hook up the live coverage, serve some Kona-inspired drinks, and throw a shindig that’ll make the Kona athletes jealous.
This simple, but deceptively tough, swim set helps to teach proper pacing for race-day success.
Brazilians Pamella Oliveira and Paulo Roberto Maciel earned the victories at Sunday's Ironman 70.3 Rio de Janeiro.
During a time of increased consolidation among multisport brands, Zoot bucks the trend and sets back out on its own.
Pain is a slippery concept—it’s highly individual, and an individual’s perception varies by circumstance.
Meredith Atwood writes about the art of prioritizing your goals and ultimately tackling the big scary ones.
We often highlight the accomplishments of those who make it to the sport's biggest race, but what about the loved ones who support the dream?
"If you want it enough you will find a way to make it happen.”
Whether you’re in Kona to race, spectate or kick back, you won’t want to miss these special spots.
"Love what you get to do every day to get to Kona. And accept your story. Love your story. It will be different from everyone else's."
If history tells us anything, there are four men who have the best odds at taking the 2017 Kona crown.
Remove the guesswork from your running form with these brainy footwear upgrades.
We break down many of the myths surrounding tire width, pressure, and aerodynamics to better understand why the tri world is riding wide.
This week's Quick Set workout features race intervals designed to help you work on your speed.
Skip the line with these four health-conscious spins on our favorite food truck fare.
QR goes for broke with this top-shelf build on their already sleek—and super lightweight—PRsix Stealth.
Germany's Jan Frodeno and Switzerland's Daniela Ryf are the heavy favorites and will each be racing for their third Ironman world titles in a row.
In 2010, less than two years after his near-death experience, Miller achieved his goal at Ironman Cozumel.
One of the best ways to prepare for the mental challenge of your Ironman is to practice an optimal mental state during training.
As a former Olympic Trials marathon runner, Ruth Brennan Morrey is one of the quickest finishers in any pro field.
One of the best things about intervals is that you don’t have to do a lot of volume to get a lot of benefit.
“The mind is as trainable as your sport.”
Working core before the main set of this run workout helps prevent injuries, improve endurance, and increase speed.
Sometimes after a disappointing race, a better one might be right around the corner.
Race morning: It’s a combination of emotions ranging from “YES! It’s here” to “[insert your choice expletive]! It’s here!”
The pro tri league is now accepting applications to join one of their teams and compete for a grand prize of more than $150,000.
We look at some of the wildest products on display and wrap up the final edition of Interbike in Sin City.
Norway's Kristian Blummenfelt and the United States' Katie Zaferes earned the Super League Tri Jersey victories.
American Liz Lyles took the Ironman Chattanooga victory a few weeks before she'll make the start in Kona.
The second edition of Super League kicks off in Jersey, UK this weekend—now with women’s races!
I’m on a plane to Augusta 70.3, with less than four weeks to go to Kona!
You wouldn’t use a bike that’s three sizes too small, so why would you race with an ill-fitting mindset?
Roadsigns on your back and other new/notable gear from the Interbike showroom floor.
A fun, creative workout to take to the pool this weekend.
There are two important takeaway messages from the latest study about sudden cardiac deaths in triathlon.
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington of Great Britain will be honored during race week on the Big Island.
At Interbike we saw a focus on modular products, customization, and even a return to simplicity.
“In mountain biking, the bikes are heavier, the hills are steeper, you’re pinning it the entire way—it’s the perfect strength and power training for triathletes.”
As if classes, a job, and maintaining a social life weren’t enough, something about doing an Ironman calls out to you.
When you race, do you worry too much about what others think about your performance or results?
The Nevada desert held a few secret gems on the eve of Interbike.
Former Kona age-group champion Holger Beckmann on his journey to low-carb fueling
The Trekz Air uses bone conduction technology that lets athletes listen to their music without interfering with their awareness.
Men may have superior strength, but women last significantly longer when it comes to dynamic muscle exercise.
Fly through your next “dreadmill” session with this blend of speed and incline changes.
"Beginner's Luck" columnist Meredith Atwood writes about the importance of your frame of mind when it comes to swim, bike, and run.
Mauricio Mendez from Mexico and Lesley Paterson from Scotland captured the XTERRA Pan America Championship titles.
Eight-hundred athletes from 42 states took place in the 2017 Lobsterman Triathlon over the weekend.
A third-place finish at the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Rotterdam was enough to grant Mario Mola a back-to-back crown.
Flora Duffy (BER) had a dominating performance at the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Rotterdam.
The 2017 ITU World Triathlon Series came to a close on Saturday as Flora Duffy (BER) and Mario Mola (ESP) were crowned the 2017 world champions.
The elites will line up on the WTS start line one last time where world champions will be revealed.
Better late than never, two-time U.S. Olympian Sarah True talks to Triathlete about making the change from ITU to Ironman 70.3.
Looking at Kanute’s file, it indicates that along that climb he averaged 385 watts for the 8.5-mile ascent.
Choose from three different sets, depending on your ability, and get in the pool this weekend!
After a stellar silver medal showing at 70.3 Worlds, American Olympian Ben Kanute has his sights set on the ITU Grand Final.
Fast transitions don’t need to be a mystery if you harness the power of muscle memory.
On Sunday, Sept. 10, just over 2,400 men competed on day two of the Ironman 70.3 World Championship.
This weekend in Beglium triathletes and duathletes will face off in an innovative race format.
No easy way to put it, my race was ROUGH!
Spaniard Javier Gomez talks about the year that led up to his eighth career world championship.
Are wrist-based HR monitors really the future?
"More time running in the pool now can add years to your time of running on land.”
Eat often. Pace yourself. Don’t be a dumbass.
Professional and age-group men and women alike positively sound off on Ironman’s split field debut.
This workout's purpose is to generate short bouts of power for an off-road course that has short, punchy climbs.
How to adjust training for smog and wildfire smoke.
Now a part of Motiv Running’s family of events, the iconic triathlon festival will return in 2018.