Chris Foster

In the last 15 years, the school of thought for bike tire pressure has basically been flipped on its head.

You might see pretty much every pro wearing carbon-fiber racing shoes right now, but how much do supershoes help the average triathlete?

We review six of the hottest triathlon smartwatches from the last year by price, specs, and an eight-point rating system.

Our comprehensive guide to help build out your triathlon quiver: Just like tri training, first lay your base, then learn how to (wisely) move up the gear food chain as you grow your collection.

We take a look at what makes good, basic neoprene and explore what makes the best beginner wetsuit for under $300.

A much (much!) brighter and more-advanced color touchscreen highlights the latest Garmin Forerunner 965. We break down if it’s worth the price of an upgrade.

Building off the tech and lessons learned from Polar’s $300+ smartwatches, the Pacer is aimed at entry-level runners and triathletes. But is it missing too much for the price?

Swimming is hard. These great training tools might not make you the best swimmer, but they’ll make you better.

Use this tough-but-fair run workout to strengthen both your speed and your aerobic system.

In a surprise announcement last week, Ironman added a new Open category and aligned with World Triathlon’s policy on transgender triathletes in the hopes of addressing issues surrounding gender and racing.

Draped on Quintana Roo’s new $5k X-PR build, we take a look at Shimano’s latest budget electronic (not really) semi-wireless setup and attempt to wade through the e-quagmire. 

Professional-runner-turned-triathlete Colleen Quigley succeeded in earning her tri pro card by breaking the tape at the Tritonman draft-legal triathlon in San Diego. We speak to the newly-minted elite license holder about her race.

We take a look at nine great picks for a beginner (or intermediate) triathlon bike under $4,000.

Atreyu calls a thing by its name with the introduction of its new “Daily Trainer.” We put in miles and report back on the Austin-based brand’s latest.

Riding inside can wreak havoc on your trusty steed. We look at the ways (and things) to keep it safe.

Sure, there are $10k bikes and $1k race entry fees, but you have more options with far less sticker shock. Check out our expert guide to racing triathlon on a budget.

After a year of stops and starts since RaceRanger was first announced, the revolutionary anti-drafting devices got its first live trial in New Zealand. Here’s how it went.

If you live in a place with chilly temps, unpredictable weather, snow, and/or ice, there are a few things that will make your winter miles more comfortable and more productive.

Our gear guy sounds off on the Tracksmith Eliot, the first running shoe from one of the sport’s most fancypants running brands.

The preseason should be all about getting in base miles, working on establishing training zones, and making sure you don’t overdo it too early. Find out the best heart-rate tools for each.

Motivation starting to take a hit? Get back on track—any track—with one of these creative (and fun!) goal-setting apps.

Learn more about the best workout headphones for smashing the indoor cone of silence this winter season.

Gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen has unfinished business in triathlon: racing the Olympics in the Mixed Relay event. Learn what she dreaded about the sport when she left five years ago, why the "soft announcement," and her relationship with coach Jamie Turner.

Jorgensen—who switched to running in fall of 2017—announced today that she'll be shooting for a spot on the USA's mixed triathlon team relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but the 2016 gold medalist faces a surprisingly uphill battle. Read why.

You don't have to spend a ton of money to get a ton of tri love this holiday season. The Gear Guru reveals 20 tri-related gifts on his stocking stuffer gift list.

Use this week’s core/stabilizer workout to build a more bombproof you.

Hoka (finally) reveals “That Shoe” we saw in Kona, a look at a funky (and pricey) pair from Mizuno, Reebok revamped, and more from last week's The Running Event in Austin, TX.

We sit down with Andrew Messick to get the inside insight on what went wrong in Kona this year, the reasoning behind “half announcements,” why the split world championship location could be a good thing, and more.

Facing local community pressure, Ironman announced that men's field would no longer be racing at the Hawaii Ironman World Championships in Kona in 2023.

The largest active volcano on earth, located less than 30 miles from the start of the Hawaii Ironman World Championship, erupted Sunday with waves of lava, sending an outpouring of ash 100 to 200 feet into the air.

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.

We take a look at why you might want to use a swim snorkel, plus a few good options.

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?

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.

"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."

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?

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.

You know the feeling: You’ve got X days until your race and you don’t have aerobars/a wetsuit/race wheels/new goggles. We’ll break down what’s worth freaking out about (and what’s not).

Sodaro and coach Dan Plews reveal three sessions that helped this Kona rookie break the tape at the 2022 Ironman World Championship.

We take a look at the bikes ridden by the top ten fastest pro cyclists at this year’s world championships.

Some interesting movement punctuated the annual Kona Bike Count during the first-ever two-day Ironman World Championships. We dig into the numbers.

Rookies reigned, records were shattered and conventional wisdom proved not-so-conventional after all. We dig into the future significance of the most competitive Hawaii Ironman World Championships ever.

Norway's Gustav Iden took the win at the 2022 Hawaii Ironman World Championships in his first try on the Big Island and second Ironman ever in a time of 7:40:24.

A few surprises highlight the combined Hawaii Ironman World Championship 2022 Kona bike count data from days one and two, as well as pro men's bike count data—including frames, wheels, saddles, components, and more. UPDATED: Hydration.

Chelsea Sodaro, the first female American to break the tape at the Hawaii Ironman World Championship in over a quarter of a century also became the first rookie to win Kona in 15 years.

Feast upon the bike count data behind the frames, components, aerobars, wheels, and saddles that the 2022 Hawaii Ironman World Championship day one racers are using in Kona this year.

2022 will mark the final Ironman World Championship called by Mike Reilly, "The Voice of Ironman."

Just over 50 miles away from the loud, pumping heart of Ali’i Drive in Kailua-Kona there sits the small historic sugar plantation town of Hawi.

The Hawaii Ironman World Championship’s wall has a name: the Natural Energy Lab.

Experienced triathletes know it’s a good idea to have a small quiver of different swim goggles for different situations. We break down what to wear and when.

It’s pure excitement and love and joy from Irontown on this usually unexceptional stretch of road.

In the past, Apple watches were a novelty act for serious endurance and outdoor athletes, but with an improved battery life and legit workout functions, the Apple Watch Ultra is actually in the (long) race.

This year's Kona pro qualification period is over, and the list has a mix of former winners and veterans, but also some surprising stats on rookies and first-time Ironman World Championship starters. We've updated our list as of October 5 to reflect a few withdrawals and wild card additions.

Despite flying under the radar for the U.S. Open, Collin Chartier rides and runs through an all-star cast to take home $100,000.

After Taylor Knibb led for most of the day, Australian Ashleigh Gentle used a speedy run in hot conditions to make the pass in the final miles.

This power-based swim set from a swimrun veteran will help you become a stronger all-around swimmer.

Goggles are goggles, right? Nope. Our guide on what to look for in the best pair of triathlon swim goggles for you.

In an emotional announcement, Reilly says he will be hanging up his mic at the end of 2022. We spoke with the Voice of Ironman only hours after his statement about why and what's next.

We sit down with Long and his coach, Olympian Ryan Bolton, to take a look at how the American pulled off the fastest bike split in a stacked field at the Collins Cup.

We break down the when, where, and why you should be using a particular wheel—because it’s not as simple as you’d think.

Train for the inevitable with this open-water-focused swim workout.

As temperatures continue to climb and the black line at the bottom of the pool is starting to look a little too familiar, the open water is calling. We look at the best tested gear to do it safely.

Garmin’s ultra endurance line of smartwatches gets a touch screen, onboard mapping, and a (very) bright LED flashlight—but is it all worth $1,100?

A familiar face with a fancy new hyphenated title, Triathlete’s incoming editor-in-chief Chris Foster talks about where he’s been, what he’s doing, and where we’re going.

An impressive upgrade to a tri-favorite puts the much-loved 858s on a big diet, optimizes for 28mm tires, and potentially changes the way triathletes should think about their wheels.

Do you keep getting flat tire after flat tire and can’t figure out why? Odds are it isn't just bad luck.

A new player in the tri suit game has pulled out all of the stops with a crazy lightweight, full-on bells-and-whistles hybrid one-piece kit that’s unlike anything we’ve seen.

A tri suit can change the way you race multisport events, but picking the perfect tri suit can be a bit of a mystery.

You might feel like you need a chemistry degree to shop for safe sun protection, so we help break down what to look for in the best sunscreen for triathletes this summer.

The nine-time world champion and Olympic silver medalist gives his younger self advice, talks about his dangerous, season-ending bout of COVID, his heart troubles, and more.

While QR doesn’t exactly change the rulebook with their new affordably priced, X-PR, they do bring a high-end design and cool customization to the masses.

Trickle-down tech means big savings with fast features on Quintana Roo’s latest “entry-level” tri bike, the X-PR. We take a close look.

Orthotics aren't cheap, but triathletes who need insoles can now get semi-custom running footbeds for a fraction of the price. We pit the Upstep running model and the Superfeet ME3D semi-custom insoles in a head-to-head battle—winner take all.

Sleeveless wetsuits are cheaper, less restrictive, and cooler—but when should you wear one and why?

We hands-on review seven of the best sleeveless wetsuits for warm-water swimming.

A look at the rarely-publicized world of World Triathlon Continental Cup racing—where young (and very fast) athletes travel the globe for Olympic points and very little money or attention.

An organized triathlete is a happy triathlete! Our testers put the best triathlon transition bags through the wringer to help you find the best one that fits your needs.

Simulate race-day run fatigue with this bike/run interval workout.