Chris Foster

This triathlete used a traumatic experience to transform her life.

We pitted two super-sleek aero road bikes against each other to find the best-valued option for racing, training, and (gasp!) even roadie rides and races.

We combed through thousands of products at this year’s Outdoor Retailer trade show for sneak peeks at what you’ll want in the coming year.

With the inclusion of mixed team relay in the 2020 Olympics, get an early domestic look at the excitement behind this unique format.

Use this bike/run session to work on transitions, build bike-to-run adaptation, and to fine-tune your speed.

Draft-legal specialist (and secret kayaker) John O’Neill sits down with Triathlete magazine at the GoPro Mountain Games.

Use this unconventional trainer workout to uncover simple physiological signals on how hard you’re working.

XTERRA world champion Josiah Middaugh takes a break from racing the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado.

Now that action cameras are becoming more affordable and ever-present, triathletes can use them to show off their favorite training routes, do course recon, and even improve their technique.

This patriotic build run will raise you from the oppression of dead legs and bad run splits.

Coros’ Omni is a tech’d out training lid for those who require constant connectivity.

We threw popular options into a four-way, winner-take-all cage match.

Develop the power necessary for a strong open-water swim.

As arguably the top woman on an already-loaded U.S. women’s national team, Zaferes knows the importance of getting in and out of T2 quickly.

XTERRA world champion Josiah Middaugh’s simple go-to bike workout stretches your ability to sustain threshold power.

Sometimes simple is good. Use this track workout to build not only physical, but also mental toughness.

Use this workout to build solid-state power and to even up your pedal stroke.

Genetic tests for athletic ability: Science or snake oil?

Use this excellent, non-traditional pool workout to simulate open-water-specific skills.

Use this mixture of hill running and simple body-weight movements to build incredible up- and downhill strength.

The lowdown on this controversial supplement.

Beet supplements are nothing new, so why did I have my DNA and blood tested, and why did I flog myself on a trainer (twice!) in the name of beet science? Read on.

Use this unconventional workout to focus on a combination of speed and form.

A look at the seven cycling shoes featured in our 2018 Triathlete Buyer's Guide.

Short on time? Knock out this killer treadmill set for speedy aerobic activation.

This hand-painted Specialized Tarmac is the creation of bike designer Ron Jones, and will take Duffy through the beautiful 10-lap bike course on Saturday.

We pit two monster, trek-ready smartwatches against each other in a fierce competition for multisport bragging rights.

Use this pool workout to build the weird skills and strength required in the open water.

What triathletes can learn from Japanese “citizen runner” Yuki Kawauchi’s shocking win in Boston.

Though tailored for the Wildflower Tri bike leg, these intervals help you work any course’s early miles.

Triathletes get three opportunities to group-ride three famous Euro tri cycling courses and win prizes.

Use this simple (but tough) pace-change tempo for race-specific run adaptation.

Solos’ latest iteration of smart eyewear lets training info leak into your brain via two senses.

This do-it-all swim set works different types of systems to help with race-day preparedness.

Use this simple, but difficult, strength set to gain super power on the bike—no weights needed!

Use this solid set to lay a strong brick foundation.

Stay warm on your next ride or run with these quality options.

The former spin instructor and current mom on daily life, Ironman, and why she’s dangerous in Kona.

Use this mix of energy systems to work your threshold without neglecting speed.

Multisport Zwifters rejoice! Now you can ride AND run in the popular online social training environment.

Transferring winter gym strength to swim, bike, and run can be one of the most beneficial ways to increase performance.

Get more out of your indoor riding with these brainy trainers.

Fine-tune your form with this early-season tech-fixer.

Arm yourself with this info when you shop for your next gym membership—or dream paincave.

Use this super-challenging bike workout to push your cycling threshold higher.

Hone a strong finish with this simple, but tough, interval workout.

As hi-definition cameras shrink, cyclists' options for back-up video grow.

Light up your movements—not just your torso—for your best chance at being seen.

Burn off those excess holiday calories and jumpstart your unused muscles with this unique bike/run/weight brick.

Bound your way to increased run strength

Silca’s Tattico Bluetooth Mini-Pump puts modern wireless tech to old-school use.

Use this short swim to wake up your swimming system and beat the wintertime blues.

The Magnum Smart combines a running treadmill with a cycling trainer and turns the indoor training world upside down.

Yes, a $55 water bottle may seem like overkill, but the Hidrate Spark 2.0 may do more to keep you healthy than most nutrition products.

Use this killer set to practice riding well with fatigued legs

Sleek, cutting-edge tools for maximized performance.

No longer just for hikers and skiers, today’s new lightweight, technical wool keeps you warm and wicks away sweat like the best synthetic fabrics.

Consider this set a way to build up (and wake up) the swimming muscles that go often inert.

Check out three of this season’s best ideas to come from homegrown tri-gearmakers.

Go from great runner to great triathlete with these tips from three pros who did just that.

This tough tempo brick will re-ignite your aerobic system and help find a home for all of those Thanksgiving Day calories.

Doing a fall or winter running race? Using the cooler months to improve on your run leg?

Kevin Collington’s road to long-course success has been a windy one.

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This Bluetooth-connected sport-focused smart-watch features sleep and heart-rate monitoring, and built-in GPS.

Featuring the biggest Garmin screen yet, the 1030 also boasts a slew of communication features.

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These superlight Bluetooth headphones fit perfectly thanks to excellent cord management and finned bud design.

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Brew your own coffee on the go with this setup small enough to fit in a cycling kit.

One of the best ways to get fast and gauge race readiness is to get out and race.

This brutal bike workout may seem simple, but the hurt is complicated.

Leomo’s groundbreaking new Type-R packs a virtual motion-analysis lab into a small, sleek bike computer.

This week’s Halloween-themed trainer workout combines interval training with lower cadence work for strength (and zombie-fication).

Personalization costs a fraction of what it used to, thanks to new processes like vinyl wrapping that have decreased production costs.

Shots fired in the fight over friction.

Kirsten Kasper is finally getting a chance to make a name for herself.

Use this run and bike build to simulate race day and prepare for that last big event of the season.

This fun take on speedwork will keep your heart rate high and your mind active.

Recap the thrilling Kona 2017 race-day action with this gallery from photographer Paul Phillips.

This year’s race saw the men’s field take a lot of risks—for some it paid off.

Every year in Kona there are two winners but only one last finisher. We explore Kona’s unique, emotional tradition.