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.
After her fourth second-place finish at last year's Hawaii Ironman World Championships, Lucy Charles-Barclay is back in Kona ready to lead the race from the gun. We take a close look at her amazing new custom mermaid-themed CUBE.
Germany's Laura Philipp will look to improve upon her fourth-place finish at last year's Hawaii Ironman with the help of her new Canyon Speedmax CFR R085.
The former world champion is looking to return to the podium in Kona this weekend—we take a close look at her interesting setup.
Taylor Knibb is in Kona (and on the Ironman World Championship start list). We have an exclusive close-up look at her Trek Speed Concept.
After missing the Hawaii Ironman last year due to a tragic bike accident, Kat Matthews is one of the most anticipated Kona debuts this year. We take a close look at her heavily modded bike setup.
American Skye Moench is looking to improve upon her fourth-place finish at last year's Ironman World Championships in St. George off the strength of her powerful bike leg. We get a close look at her custom-painted rig on the shores of Kailua Bay.
Daniela Ryf's very speedy Felt IA 2.0 is ready to carry her to another attempt at the Ironman World Championships this weekend in Kona.
We take a stroll down memory lane, looking at some of the outdated (or still-present!) bike tech from the Hawaii Ironman of the '80s and '90s.
AI is touted by some as the great future and by others as the end of civilization, but what does it mean for tri gear? We let ChatGPT set up our newbie writer and asked our resident Gear Guru to critique its picks.
We look at one major (WatchOS 10) and one minor (Apple Watch Ultra 2) update to the Apple wrist-top lineup and see where both land against the endurance sports smartwatch competition.
Though best known for their aquatic-focused products, TYR has grown legs and wandered on land with two new running shoes—the results are not what you’d expect.
Some could say the excitement was gone from this year’s men’s pro race, but don’t blame the course—blame how damn good the men are now.
In the first-ever Ironman World Championship held outside of the United States, 24-year-old Frenchman Sam Laidlow took the win on home soil, clocking an 8:06:22 in Nice, France to take his first world title and became the first French athlete to wear the crown.
Goggles are goggles, right? Nope. Our guide on what to look for in the best pair of triathlon swim goggles for you.
Feast upon the data and analysis behind the frames, components, aerobars, wheels, and more in the men's 2023 Ironman World Championship bike count.
We found gear ranging from the obscenely expensive new $24,000 BMC to a new pair of budget wheels from DT Swiss—and much more in between.
We got an early look at the new, nearly completely redesigned unnamed Quintana Roo prototype that American Matt Hanson will be racing this weekend in Nice. Check out the details.
We've compiled an updated list of starters and race numbers for the 2023 Ironman World Championship men's race, with insight and analysis on how the race is shaping up, and some stats about the pro field.
In Jan Frodeno's final Ironman World Championship race, he'll be riding aboard a custom-painted "Moonshot" Speedmax CFR, dotted with personal touches reflecting his incredible career.
Known for his strong bike and run—particularly on tough courses—American Chris Leiferman will be looking to improve upon his fourth-place finish at IMWC St. George last year on his brand-new BMC.
Known for his record-shattering bike split, Sam Laidlow's Canyon is totally optimized for the unique demands of the Nice course.
Danish bike specialist Kristian Hogenhaug is using the sleek, newly released BMC Speedmachine on the IMWC Nice course. Take a look at some unique details.
The flying Dane will look to capitalize on a record-breaking season by attacking the IMWC Nice bike course. We look at his weight-and-aero optimized setup.
Hard-charging Joe Skipper is looking to make an impact at the Nice Ironman World Championships with his super-aero, very customized rig.
Former Ironman World Champion Patrick Lange and his team have paid attention to every single detail on his IMWC 2023 Nice race rig—including rebuilt power meter internals, special prototype tires, and more.
Rudy Von Berg expects to have a super-fast bike split in Nice, check out his incredible custom-painted Trek Speed Concept SLR.
A longtime editor favorite, the latest update to Coros’ Pace line brings a host of new features, functions, and upgrades for only a few bucks more.
The 22-year-old German burst onto the world stage, taking the 2023 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Lahti, Finland.
We've compiled an updated start list for the women's 2023 Ironman World Championship in Kona, with insight and analysis on how the race is shaping up, and some stats about the pro field.
Expect to see lots of Lucy Charles-Barclay's newly available Cube Aerium C:68X at the front of this weekend's PTO Asian Open in Singapore. Check out the specs on her speedy ride.
Taylor Knibb and Kristian Blummenfelt are back to defend their Ironman 70.3 World Championship titles - but they'll have to fight off deep fields to keep their crowns.
On paper, the Cheetah Pro is Amazfit’s most complete offering, but does the AMOLED-screened, multi-band GPS watch deliver on its promises?
Chelsea Sodaro is looking for a return to World Championship form this weekend at the PTO U.S. Open. We look at the tricked out, customized bike she'll be riding.
A tri suit can change the way you race multisport events, but picking the perfect tri suit can be a bit of a mystery.
Whether you believe Smith is your white knight or an Illuminati false flag, we’ve got 8 multisport facts about the special counsel to help fuel either your righteousness or rage.
Denmark-based Miki Taagholt shares all of the details on the Felt IA Advanced that he'll be racing this weekend in Milwaukee.
Throw a little “speed play” into your training holding pattern with a run that makes the miles fly by.
We got the rare opportunity to spend hours on the unconventional, not-UCI-legal superbike that propelled Kristian Blummenfelt to both a world title and the fastest-ever iron-distance time last year.
With an outlawed midfoot stack height of 47mm, you can’t legally race most multisport events in the FuelCell SuperComp Trainers, but they could be the ideal triathlete long-run shoe.
An apples-to-apples review of the latest Garmin Fenix model, the $800 7 Pro and the $840 Suunto Vertical.
Surprises abound with the latest (and very, very pricey) new superbike from Felt, the IA 2.0.
It goes better than you'd think.
Running with power could be the best way to not only know precisely what your effort is, but also how to make you a more efficient runner. We look at why and which devices work best.
The Finnish brand throws its hat into the “adventure watch” ring with the Suunto Vertical—a smartwatch that boasts a huge 60 days of battery life and dual-band GPS.
Ready to shave seconds off your transition? Time to consider running sockless in your race-day shoes—check out our list of favorite sockless shoes.
Carfrae and former pro Patrick Mckeon take a look at this weekend's big race in St. George—the course, the contenders, their picks, and more.
Rudy Von Berg has been on a roll already this year with a recent win in Texas. We take a close look at the equipment he'll be using this weekend in Ibiza.
We polled a handful of the top pros including Barbara Riveros and David McNamee to find out what workouts they used to prep for a big weekend of racing in Ibiza.
Fresh off a top-10 finish at Hawaii Ironman and a victory at IM South Africa, Frenchman Leon Chevalier will use his strength as a cyclist to push a massive 58-tooth 1x setup. Check out the rest of his ride.
Former short-course star Tom Bishop has some unique components on his Vitus Auro frame. Check out what he'll be riding in Ibiza this weekend.
An out-of-competition test by Ironman in February of this year detected the presence of erythropoietin (EPO) in a sample collected from 2022 U.S. Open Triathlon winner Collin Chartier.
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and we’ve got the gear/advice to help upgrade that special person in your life.
We all love new gear, but what’s the best, most environmentally conscious way to deal with your old stuff?
We review six of the hottest triathlon smartwatches from the last year by price, specs, and an eight-point rating system.
Are high-end race racing shoes worth the investment? Not every runner will benefit from every shoe - so find the best one for your style.
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.
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?
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.
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 you bike clean and protected when you ride inside.
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.
From triathlon distances to race selection to training, gear, nutrition, and more - we’ve got everything you need to start the journey to your first triathlon.
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.
Our gear guy sounds off on the Tracksmith Eliot, the first running shoe from one of the sport’s most fancypants running brands.
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.
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.
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?
"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.
Germany's Patrick Lange has some unfinished business out on the Queen K this year, after a disappointing DNF in 2019. We take a look at the setup and spec he'll be using in Kona this week.
Cam Wurf is best known for his blazing-fast bike splits and the way he can affect a pro Ironman field. We dig into the Pinarello Bolide that he'll be racing this week in Kona.
Gustav Iden is making his debut at Ironman World Championships this week—we look at his unique ride, dotted with custom flourishes.
Kiwi Braden Currie is looking to improve on his podium finish at IMWC St. George this year with the help of a new Felt IA 2.0 and a super-custom front end he worked on himself.