Chris Foster is the editor-in-chief of Triathlete magazine, a former pro triathlete, member of the 2010 U.S. elite world championship team, and the author of The Triathlete Guide to Sprint and Olympic Triathlon Racing. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, daughter, and a small flock of chickens.
On a day that saw soaring temperatures and unexpected withdrawals in the podium positions, Solveig Løvseth proved best in her first try at the Ironman World Championship.
More than 1,700 of the fastest women in the world at the full distance will race tomorrow in Kona. Members of the triathlon industry count the bikes, aerobars, components, wheels, and more gear they used to get to the start line of the 2025 Ironman World Championship.
Though it’s intended to fly under the radar, we got a close look at Jackie Hering’s “unbranded” Cervelo P5.
With roughly 25% fewer racers in town than Kona has seen in decades and $1 million less in total entry fees, when compared to recent history, there is something different about 2025.
We get close look at the bike for one of the top contenders in the 2025 women's Ironman World Championship - American Taylor Knibb's special new Trek Speed Concept.
What kind of helmet is Lucy wearing? What about Chelsea’s shoes? What type of tinted goggles will Kat wear at the 2025 Ironman World Championships?
One of the most hyped Ironman World Championship rookies in 2025, Solveig Løvseth, shows off her custom-painted Felt IA 2.0.
Boasting one of the most eye-catching designs, 2023 Ironman World Champion Lucy Charles-Barclay is ready to turn heads out on the Queen K.
For the first time ever on Triathlete, we check out three-time Austrian Olympian Lisa Perterer’s unique Lapierre Aerostrom bike setup for her Kona debut.
We get a close look at 2025 Ironman World Championship contender Kat Matthews’ sleek race-day setup that takes its cues from the dark Hawaiian lava fields.
Ironman World Champion Chelsea Sodaro has a new bike sponsor and a stunning custom paint job on her race-ready Ventum Tempus. She's also got some custom carbon details we've never seen before.
We break down the best triathlon running shoes based on sockless comfort, transition speed, heat dissipation, water drainage, and more.
We’ve rated and reviewed triathlon cycling shoes based on 10 key elements that dictate your comfort while training and racing.
It's the Norwegians' world. We're just living in it.
More than 2,500 of the fastest men in the world at the full distance will race tomorrow in Nice. Members of the triathlon industry count the bikes, aerobars, components, wheels, and more gear they used to get to the start line of the 2025 Ironman World Championship.
The Triathlete team was in Nice, France, in the week leading up to the men's 2025 Ironman World Championship, and we got exclusive access to top podium contenders to see what swim goggles, bike helmets, and running shoes they'll be racing with this weekend.
The Olympic gold medalist and 2022 St. George Ironman world champion is back with some fearsome fitness and one of the most unique bikes in transition. We look closely at Kristian Blummenfelt’s race-day Cadex setup.
Perhaps one of the most feared men in the 2025 Ironman World Championship field, Gustav Iden, shows off his very serious race-day ride. We take a close look.
The last person to win an Ironman World Championship in Nice is back, and we’ve got a close look at Sam Laidlow’s slick, stark Canyon.
Covered in custom details, the three-time Ironman World Champion is back in Nice hoping to make it four with his special Canyon Speedmax CFR. Get the inside scoop his unique ride.
The Danish athlete whose bike was deemed “too aero” at last year’s Ironman World Championship is back with one of the most visually symmetric (and aero) bikes we’ve seen. Check out the first look.
We get an early look at a new “stripped and slipped” frame coating on the prototype Quintana Roo V-PRi that Kristian Hogenhaug, one of the fastest cyclists in the sport, will ride in Nice at the 2025 Ironman World Championship.
The top American finisher from the 2024 Ironman World Championship is back on French soil with hopes of a podium repeat. We traveled to Rudy von Berg's chateau to get the inside details on the Factor Hanzo he’ll ride.
We head to American Sam Long’s provincial French château, 30 minutes outside of Nice, to get the scoop on the bike he’ll be riding this weekend.
It’s been a big 12 months for new triathlon bikes, and we’ve got expert, hands-on reviews of the latest offerings from nine of the best brands in the sport.
The Suunto Race 2 is the newest version of one of our favorite endurance-focused smartwatches. We break down what’s (actually) new, what’s better, and what’s missing.
In a time when specifically tuned super shoes might work for Ironman World Championship winners, but maybe not so much for the rest of us, Hoka’s Rocket X 3 provides accessible assistance.
You don’t have to spend a small fortune to have fun with your triathlon gear. We’ve rounded up the best tri gear out there.
Ranging from $350 to $1,200, we hands-on review and rate eight of the best triathlon wetsuits from 2025 and beyond.
Gear up for swim, bike, and run at discounted prices during Amazon Prime Day July 8-11, 2025. Save time shopping with our editor-approved list of the best gear for triathletes.
We combed our archives to find the best running shoes for triathletes—the ones Outside's editors tested and loved—that also happen to be on sale for the week of the 4th of July.
Using Triathlete's recent community survey and Ironman World Championship bike count data, Triathlete's editor-in-chief (and resident bike nerd) examines the trends that shape what we're riding in 2025.
Goggles are goggles, right? Nope. We hands-on review the best triathlon goggles in 2025 and reveal the most popular brands for triathletes.
Editor-in-chief Chris Foster hands-on reviews five of the top smartwatches of 2025 and breaks them down by price, specs, and an eight-point rating system.
With years (and years) of gear testing under his belt, editor-in-chief Chris Foster reveals the 10 best (on-sale) running gifts for Father’s Day 2025.
Though it’s considered a major upgrade from the previous model, the Garmin Forerunner 970 seems to have only minor changes but a big jump in price. We dig into what’s new (and what’s not, really).
We get a detailed glimpse at the interesting (and freshly delivered) Pinarello Bolide TR that last year's Singapore T100 winner Youri Keulen will ride at the 2025 San Fransisco T100 this weekend.
We take a look at the Scott Plasma RC that last year's 70.3 Ironman World Championship podium finisher Ashleigh Gentle will ride at the 2025 San Fransisco T100 tomorrow.
Just four days before kicking off her 2025 season, Chelsea Sodaro announced her new bike sponsor. Here's a look at her new Ventum Tempus, shot on location, just before Ironman Texas.
Get a close-up look at the bike Canadian Tamara Jewett will be riding In her debut full-distance race at Ironman Texas
With little warning, the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic committee has moved triathlon from its home in Long Beach to an entirely new site over 30 miles away. Triathlete’s editor-in-chief digs in to the details.
From establishing training zones to making sure you don’t overdo it, heart rate monitors are a triathlete’s best friend. We tested and reviewed offerings from Wahoo, Garmin, Polar, Whoop and more to find the best heart rate monitors for triathletes
After a challenging 2024 season, Ben Kanute is looking to start 2025 strong in Oceanside. Here's a look at his new Ventum Tempus and the components he's chosen.
We take a close look at the Specialized Shiv TT bike Paula Findlay will be using at 2025 Ironman 70.3 Oceanside.
The editors of Outside Run have handpicked the best deals on the internet for huge spring sales on popular models from some of our favorite brands: Hoka, On, Brooks, and more.
The International Testing Agency has announced that Simmonds has tested positive for Ligandrol, a banned substance, which she claims was caused by exposure through “intimate relations” with her partner.
As a thank-you for making us a part of your multisport journey next season, we’ve broken down our favorite tri-related Outside+ member perks for this year.
The right pair of bike pedals can give an increase in pedaling efficiency and power, but the wrong pair can lead to injury, decreased performance, and more.
The 133-page patent filed today shows Nike could be interested in putting valves, fluid, buttons, and “electronic communication features” in future shoes to control the level of support.
The Garmin Instinct line has been known for its infamously infinite battery life, but how does an AMOLED screen add function while significantly impacting the time between charges? With the Instinct 3, it's complicated.
Update: Garmin says it has fixed the underlying issue, but there are still steps that affected users have to follow (and they're not simple in every case). Read more.
Thirty members of the particularly hard-hit Pacific Palisades-based Tower 26 triathlon group have already lost their homes. We speak to triathletes and coaches displaced and evacuated by the LA wildfires.
From the shocking and scandalous to the inspiring and history-making, these are the 24 news headlines that mattered to the sport of triathlon in 2024.
We've been testing triathlon gear all year. Now, we round up the best products for racing and training in 12 categories.
Updated results, standings, expert insight, and everything you need to know about the Ironman Pro triathlon race series.
The 30-year-old Paris Olympian overcame a disappointing short-course season to win the 2024 70.3 World Championship with a late-race surge.
”I don't know what people expect of me, but I am just going to try and finish the year on a high. It has been a super long year, and I'm a little bit unsure - I could do super well or I could be out the ***,” top contender Ashleigh Gentle told the audience in Taupo.
Triathletes have plenty to gain by using a swim snorkel, but what's its best use, and which swim snorkels do the experts recommend?
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 dig into the first-ever tri bike from Decathlon’s house brand, Van Rysel - how does it ride, what does it bring to the table, and how does the XCR Tri compare to the competition?
We made our list and checked it twice! Our editors have scoured the multisport world to bring you the best triathlon gifts at every price point, for every style of triathlete.
The Wahoo Ace is a monster computer and a monster departure from a brand built on simplicity - how does this $600 device (that measures wind and has a bell?) work for triathletes?
The otherwise ultra-premium brand Factor has launched a more affordable tri bike with integrated(ish) hydration, in-frame storage, and more. We tested it in the lava fields of Kona.
The editors of Triathlete and Outside Run handpick their favorite triathlon deals from REI’s giant wintertime sale.
Coros’ first AMOLED touchscreen watch is the best freshman effort we’ve seen, but does the Pace Pro stand out in the crowded smartwatch category?
Updated results, standings, expert insight, and everything you need to know about the 2024 Professional Triathletes Organisation’s T100 Tour.
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.
Editor-in-Chief Chris Foster makes the case that the best and most important piece of gear for triathletes is actually a cheap piece of plastic.
Now on the shelves at Apple Stores nationwide, these smart swim goggles are going mainstream. We pool swim and open-water swim to test the newest updates of Form’s unique heads-up display goggles, the Smart Swim 2.
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.
Like never before, the 2024 Ironman World Championship saw pros taking huge risks on tech, nutrition, pacing, and even chainring size: But just like always, big risk can carry big consequences.
On a day of big performances and big blow-ups, Germany's Patrick Lange ran away with his third Ironman World Championship title and a new Kona course record.
Members of the triathlon industry spent hours tallying up what bikes, aerobars, components, wheels, and more gear that the fastest men in the world are using at the 2024 Ironman Championship in Kona.
We look at an unnamed prototype helmet, $300 race shoes, and all sorts of goggle choices from some of the top contenders at the 2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona.
At the 2024 Ironman World Championship, pro cyclist (and Ironman winner) Cam Wurf will be racing the new Pinarello Bolide F TT—the official bike of his INEOS Grenadiers ProTour team.
A built-in cooling system? Eye-catching custom paint? Two-time Ironman world champion Patrick Lange's 2024 Ironman World Championship Canyon Speedmax CFR build is as insane as they come. We take a close look.
On location at the 2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona, we get an early look at the 2025 Ventum Tempus—a big departure from a well-loved triathlon bike brand.
This year the Ironman World Championship in Kona was a gear smorgasbord for triathletes looking to get super fast: crazy new wheels and aerobars, fun Hawaii-themed essentials, and three brand-new bike releases!
Superbiker and the owner of the fastest-ever iron-distance time Magnus Ditlev is a real threat at the 2024 Ironman World Championship. We get a close look at his boundary-pushing Scott Plasma RC.
We take a close look at reigning Ironman world champion Sam Laidlow's incredible, custom Canyon Speedmax CFR.
We take a close look at the Factor Hanzo that Rudy Von Berg will be riding at the 2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona.
Kona rookie Ben Kanute is debuting on the Big Island in style on a custom-painted Trek Speed Concept with a very unique cockpit system.
We get an up-close look at three-time world champion Gustav Iden's brand-new Giant Trinity Advanced SL, sporting some truly remarkable 3D-printed bits, just for the 2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona.
We take a close look at the Cadex Tri bike Kristian Blummenfelt will be using at the 2024 Hawaii Ironman World Championship.
We take a quick flyby video tour of the 2024 Ironman World Championship Kona course.
Do you keep getting flat tire after flat tire and can’t figure out why? Odds are it isn't just bad luck.
Editor-in-chief Chris Foster hands-on reviews five of the top smartwatches from the last 12 months and breaks them down by price, specs, and an eight-point rating system.
The men's 2024 Ironman World Championship start list is set! Get insight and analysis on how the race is shaping up, plus some stats about the pro field.
With eyes on the ground on most of the top pros’ gear last week in Nice, Gear Guru Chris Foster breaks down the cutting-edge trends that could help the rest of us get faster.
As the women took center stage outside of the U.S. for the first time ever, editor-in-chief Chris Foster explains why the 2024 Ironman World Championship pro results ended up spread out all over the French countryside.