The Psychology of Virtual Reality-Based Training
The scenery in virtual reality-based training programs like Zwift may be computer generated, but the results you get aren’t.
The scenery in virtual reality-based training programs like Zwift may be computer generated, but the results you get aren’t.
We caught up with “Hoff” to talk going sub-8, getting hitched and gaining the confidence to win in Hawaii.
Two of triathlon’s best swim coaches are here to help fix what’s holding you back in the water.
Once you swim in one of these gems, you'll never want to train anywhere else.
Talking or texting on a cell phone while you exercise will lower your workout intensity and alter your balance.
Preparing for a personal-best day at the 70.3 distance requires much more than just training volume.
Last weekend’s HITS sent some athletes running for heat. Here’s how to conquer a cold race day—and when to call it quits.
If your muscle soreness is intense and doesn’t begin until 24 to 48 hours after the muscle injury, you may have a serious condition.
Rich in both caffeine and health-boosting benefits, tea is naturally making its way into sports drinks.
Stories of inspiration, motivation, fantastic flubs and everything in between from Triathlete readers.
The Sub-2 Marathon Project taps a triathlete’s innovative hydration mix.
A race car driver got DQ'ed for speeding—go figure!
Scientists finally figured out how the weight of your running shoes affects your speed.
Training is the first level of prevention in blister formation.
Hone your open-water skills with this pool workout.
Velonews first noticed them on Dan Martin’s feet at the 2016 Tour de France, and now Mavic is bringing the Comete Ultimate shoes to market.
Flipping the periodization concept on its head might be the key to your next PR.
Australia’s Gold Coast has been a happy hunting ground for Mario Mola.
It might have taken her six years to get back on top of a World Triathlon Series podium, but Andrea Hewitt (NZL) now has two from two to start the year.
Ironman isn’t the only race company supporting super-long distance dreams. These 10 U.S. events give triathletes all 140.6 miles in unique style.
We asked you to share your best social media posts of you and your favorite furry training companion with the hashtag #dogsoftri—and boy did you deliver!
Though the first day of the work week is universally hated, Mondays can be particularly tough on triathletes.
When you are suffering gel and bar fatigue, these portable hash browns are sure to lift your spirits.
Gone are the days when you’d have to pore over paper maps to find killer training routes in new places.
Take this workout from swimming superstar Sara McLarty to the pool this weekend.
The starting line of Ironman 70.3 California in Oceanside had a new look this year as athletes kicked off their race with a trickle, not a surge.
We often use the words “fit” and “healthy” in our everyday language to mean the same thing.
The movie is a totally Ironman-centric documentary that is at times both massively uplifting and a huge freaking bummer.
Patrick Lange’s breakthrough performance in the 2016 edition of Kona was arguably the biggest story from the sport’s biggest race.
Joey Lee stood out to us for his strength, humor and resilience.
Coach Lance Watson on how to simplify your approach to swimming—especially if you are new to the sport.
The national championship will take place in Tempe, Ariz. on Nov. 5.
When it comes to endurance sports, mental preparation is what separates the winners from everyone else.
The 2017 triathlon racing season is here!
The triathlon season is starting to ramp up, and you can find inspiration for starting your season off right in our May “reader issue.”
This long speed track workout is for triathletes who often feel invincible straight out of T2 but tend to fatigue as the race continues.
No coach? No camera? No problem. Consider this your quick and dirty guide to figuring out where you’re not maximizing your swim stroke potential.
Switzerland's Ronnie Schildknecht wasn't having the race he was hoping for on the bike, but he felt great once on the run.
Canada's Heather Wurtele, the defending champion, was having a strong race in second when she felt something go wrong in her calf.
With a few strong wins at the distance in 2016, Australia's Ellie Salthouse will continue to focus on the half-Ironman in 2017.
American Chris Leiferman earned second at Saturday's Ironman 70.3 Oceanside, putting together a 25:35 swim, a 2:10:31 bike and a 1:12:12 half-marathon to take the win in 3:53:15.
The talk of 33-year-old Ben Hoffman being the United States' best hope of someday getting the Ironman World Championship title back is sure to increase.
Reigning Ironman 70.3 world champion Holly Lawrence was excited to get back to racing in Oceanside after the long off-season.
Sanders dominated Saturday's Ironman 70.3 Oceanside, and says his biggest takeaway from the win is his stellar swim performance.
Great Britain's Holly Lawrence continued her success at the 70.3 distance, leading from nearly start to finish on Saturday.
Canada's Lionel Sanders continued a string of strong performances in 2017, defending his title at Saturday's Ironman 70.3 Oceanside race in Southern California.
Saturday's Ironman 70.3 Oceanside saw two professionals further establish themselves as the ones to beat over the 70.3 distance in 2017.
The unofficial kick-off to the 2017 season is tomorrow, April 1!
Frodeno on the decision to compete in So Cal, the approach for the first race of the year and the drive to earn a third-straight Kona title.
She sat out last year thanks to the birth of her son, Archie, in September, and is back to competing this weekend at the Ironman 70.3 Oceanside triathlon in Oceanside, Calif.
We're less than 24 hours away from the first 2017 70.3 in the United States—Ironman 70.3 Oceanside.
Six teams and individuals who advanced the sport with wild, wonderful ideas—and their visions for the future.
On dealing with performance, pressure and taking a break.
If starch before a workout leaves you feeling sluggish, try this fresh approach to a wrap.
Your swim practice should change multiple times during the year.
If you are investing in equipment, travel and entry fees, the last thing you want is a race where the conditions are not just less than ideal, but nasty.
And how to fix it, with Penn State senior and three-time Ironman finisher Kristin Goett.
It is essentially claiming to be an all-day activity tracker that will also provide the latest technology to track your swim, bike and run workouts.
Tart cherries are putting in their bid to become the next famous athletic superfood. Mackenzie L. Havey presents their argument.
Age-grouper Susan Haag crossed the finish line of her hundredth 140.6-mile race in November. And she’s just getting started.
Tri bike designers are steering away from traditional frame shapes to bring back designs from three decades ago—with some important improvements.
Though there have already been a dozen 70.3s in the books for 2017, the true start to the North American race season begins this weekend in Oceanside.
As the distance goes down, the amount of reps goes up in this swim session from coach Andrew Shanks.
Sometimes you have to just say “no” in order to stay sane, writes columnist Meredith Atwood.
What do you do when you’re the new softball coach at a major ACC school with not enough players to play? You turn to triathlon.
Recovery is the neglected performance enhancer, and proper nutrition is the best recovery enhancer.
You don’t have to go to a podiatrist’s office or shell out to get custom insoles anymore.
Where my girls at?
Consider this tender and protein-packed DIY version your tribute to the mammoth-hunting caveman of yesteryear.
The pace, intensity and distance combine for a challenge that will put your body and mind to the test.
No amount of strength and conditioning work will decrease injury risk if we don’t understand the broader contributors to injury risk.
Here’s how it works: You get in a water-filled tank that’s pitch black and soundproof.
Athletes were treated to a hot, tough course and a fun party-like atmosphere.
Women, rejoice! Bibs and bathroom breaks co-exist with these clever designs.
Although the mid-run swim break might feel best during a hot summer training session, it also serves as a good gym session in early spring.
"Beginner's Luck" columnist Meredith Atwood shares the biggest factor that helped her improve as a runner.
These five simple, classic movements will improve performance and reduce the chance of injury.
Taylor Reid and Alicia Kaye won on a steamy day in San Juan.
South Africa's Richard Murray continued his hot start to the 2017 season taking the overall lead after day one.
Closecalldatabase.com is a website dedicated to giving riders a way to make it safer for others around them.
Bicycleretailer.com reports that Apple has applied for a patent that suggests it is looking to further its presence in the endurance space.
For Flora Duffy, XTERRA racing is a big part of her success as an ITU competitor, and vice versa.
Thankfully, there are a few alternative paths to Kona that don’t involve finishing at the top of your age group.