Chris Foster

Finland's Kaisa Sali will look to improve on her pair of fifth-place finishes (2016 and 2017) this Saturday as she competes against the world's best.

We preview the professional women's field for the 2018 Ironman World Championship.

We preview the men's professional field for the 2018 Ironman World Championship.

This weekend we’ll be livestreaming MLT’s championships featuring the sport’s first-ever cryptocurrency prize purse.

Half-framed sunglasses hit the sweet spot for triathletes with protection on the bottom and unobstructed vision in the aero position on top.

The single leg dead lift balances and strengthens your hip muscles, the ones that generate the most power when riding.

With the championship season in full swing, consider these four products that’ll shave every last possible second.

Each of these three winners stood out as innovative, outside of the box ideas that could help push cycling gear forward.

The Biggest Little Bike Show in the World delivers more fresh gear and plenty of sneak peeks for 2019.

The annual Interbike trade show heads north to another, smaller gambling mecca, but doesn’t disappoint with some fresh tri finds.

Welcome to the cutthroat, logistically insane, totally rewarding task of elite-athlete guiding.

The makers of some of the most accurate heart-rate monitors in the game announce the Vantage V and Vantage M smartwatches.

Online video magazine host Brian Rose teams up with punk singer John Joseph for an unflinching look at triathlon’s effect on two troubled pasts.

A mixture of short, fast swimming and slightly longer intervals later in the set make this workout a great way to optimize your time in the pool.

Trying not to scream TRIATHLETE? This chill gear will help you stay undercover, despite your tan lines.

Break up your pool time with this easy-to-digest session built exclusively around 100 repeats.

Every step of this trainer workout gets tougher, forcing you to focus on form when you reach maximum effort.

Though Mike Plant might not be as familiar to tri fans as the “big four” without him, the world may have never known their names.

Use this tough-but-simple workout to bulletproof your run against changes in pace.

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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