Susan Lacke is a senior editor for Triathlete with more than a decade of experience covering all things swim, bike, and run. She is the author of the bestselling Life’s Too Short to Go So F*cking Slow and Running Outside the Comfort Zone. When she isn’t word-jockeying behind a laptop, she can be found sweating (and probably cursing) on a trail somewhere. She currently lives a nomadic #vanlife and yes, it’s as awesome and/or horrible as it sounds.
We found the brightest, blingiest, and most meaningful-looking bikes from the best long-course age-group women in the world. (And yes, there's a fat tire bike with aerobars and a basket.)
"It's been three years. It feels like almost 10 years...but now we're back and finally we can race again...It gives me a lot of motivation to race here because now it feels like almost the Olympic Games," said 2019 Ironman World Champion, Anne Haug.
Super League travels to France this weekend for the penultimate race in the championship series. Here’s how to watch the livestream for free.
Whether you witness a driver hit your training partner or you come across someone who has crashed out on a tight turn, these first aid tips from a paramedic can help you render aid until an ambulance arrives.
The fight between triathletes and locals isn’t going away. But there shouldn’t even be a fight in the first place.
The five-time Ironman champ used this progressive tempo run workout to prep for her race in Kona, but this versatile session can be used by age-groupers training for any distance.
19 year-old Rachel Welsford followed her father's footsteps into triathlon, but now she's blazing her own path - one that takes her to this year's Ironman World Championship.
Ironman is back in Kona, but not everyone is happy about it. A new effort urges visiting triathletes to practice goodwill when visiting the Big Island.
"By the time I arrived, she was unconscious and concussed at first," said two-time Ironman World Champion Patrick Lange, who was on the scene. "[We] tried to hold her as stable as possible until [the] ambulance arrived."
How lessons from the marathon legend's master class can make you a faster triathlon runner.
It's going to be an amazing two days of racing in Kona - and you won't want to miss a second! Watch all the action with the Ironman World Championship livestream on October 6 and 8.
After three years, the Ironman World Championship returns to the Big Island with big plans, but a backlog of entries and two days of racing means a host of unique challenges for the organization, the racers, and the Kona community. We take a look inside.
Super League Triathlon were filming the athletes at the beach and captured dramatic footage of the incident.
There are more options than ever when it comes to keeping hydrated on the run. Don't stress about finding water on your route, carry it with you.
The Super League championship series travels to Malibu this weekend. Here’s how to watch the livestream for free.
Your guide to transitioning from road to trail.
The Huntsman World Senior Games triathlon is changing the way many multisport athletes approach aging.
A rubber duck, prayer beads, and...condoms? We have questions.
There's nothing worse than losing valuable seconds (or minutes!) in that in-between world from swim to bike and bike to run. This video and step-by-step guide to triathlon transitions will help you speed through like a pro.
The Super League championship series continues with a thrilling Enduro in Munich. Here’s how to watch the livestream for free.
The Super League championship series will kick off this weekend in London. Here’s how to watch the livestream for free.
“People reached out to us about how they wished they could train for endurance events like triathlons, but didn't feel like they belonged in that arena.”
Getting on and off your bike—seems simple enough. But on race day, a well-executed mount and dismount plan can mean the difference between an awkward (and slow) transition or a smooth (and speedy) one.
And how the heck does it work? We've got your complete guide to the Super League 2022 Championships, from who's racing, how they'll compete, and how you can stream coverage live on Outside Watch.
From Daniela Ryf's dominating performance to the no-holds-barred duel of Lionel Sanders and Sam Long, there was no shortage of thrills at the 2022 Collins Cup.
Everything you need to know about the how to watch the Collins Cup livestream, plus who's racing and how the matchups are set.
Harkening back to the "simpler times" of 1978 triathlon, this unique event has no carbon-fiber bikes, no aid stations, and no entry fees - but plenty of heart, camaraderie, and Speedos.
Taylor Knibb will no longer be racing at the 2022 edition of the Collins Cup. Check out who will represent Team USA, Team Europe, and Team International in Slovakia this weekend.
The three-time world champion and one of the strong contenders for the IMWC title has announced he will not return to Kona in October.
More and more runners and triathletes are asking questions about the green stuff to help with everything from post-workout soreness to sleep (and even a little fun). Here’s everything you need to know about cannabis use while training and racing.
Training for these middle school students isn't just about covering the distance.
Our triathlon editors answer all of your strangest swim-bike-run questions: From “What’s up with tri bikes?” to “How do triathletes pee?”
Seriously, stop peeing in the pool, you sickos.
Put these Amazon Prime deals for triathletes in your cart, STAT.
Get a glimpse of the expert Q+A with Skye Moench in the Team Triathlete community, where she covered everything from bouncing back from her crash to the race eve protocol she swears by (spoiler: it involves ice cream).
Replay the excitement in Europe from last weekend, where athletes took on the iconic Challenge Roth and Ironman 70.3 Les Sables d'Olonne races.
Plus, an emotional Jan Frodeno talks about the "hard facts" regarding the Achilles injury that forced his DNF.
More than simply racing, Brown wants to elevate the voices of people with disabilities in sports.
It's baptism by fire for many of the cadets—but the skills and teamwork learned pay off down the road.
Ever wanted to have eyes on the back of your head while riding? TriEye cycling sunglasses offer just that—and we're surprised with how well it works.
Happy birthday, Challenge Roth! These photos from the past 20 years of the event celebrate the magic of the "Wimbledon of triathlon."
Our young sport has a long record of women at the top.
Put yourself in a paratriathlete's shoes - er, swim cap - and find your feel for the water with this paratriathlon simulation swim from Paralympian and coach Aaron Scheides.
On your mark, get set, wag!
Our advice on what can be the most overwhelming part of your first triathlon: the clothing.
As the first paratriathlete to have earned a standard USA Triathlon elite license, Chris Hammer is going pro - and he's all-in on the endeavor.
"When one of us succeeds, we all succeed."
Low-budget and high-quality? CalTri is for everyone.
CEO Andrew Messick says this October will be an experiment.
3,650 athletes, 114 tons of ice, and 52 jars of petroleum jelly: Here's what it will take to pull off the Ironman World Championship race in St. George.
Heat, cold, wind, rain, hail—sometimes all in the same day. The weather in St. George is the wild card athletes must contend with on race day.
The iconic feature of the race is both a beauty and a beast.
History has shown that the picturesque body of water in St. George can get you if you turn your back on it. Get the inside scoop on the site of this year’s spring Ironman World Championships swim.
The Veyo Pie Shop was a tiny bakery in at tiny town—until Ironman brought in a whole new (and hungry) customer base.
In the first-ever Ironman World Championship race outside of Hawaii, the stakes are high. How will St. George deliver?
Even the cancellation of the biggest race in town, Ironman Louisville, can’t stop this club from spreading their love of swim-bike-run.
Do you have to share a lane in the pool? What should you do when passing someone on the bike? Use these tips to navigate the unspoken rules of how to behave in common training and racing scenarios.
In only two years, Mathieu Bigaud has made a name for himself by creating custom helmet designs for some of the biggest names in triathlon. You've seen his work—you just didn't know it. Now learn the stories behind some of his favorite designs.
Triathlon needs a few more rivalries and a little more good-natured build-up.
Including the secret to getting your bike to stand up on its own in photos.
For athletes who observe fasting holidays like Ramdan or Yom Kippur, extra attention is required to ensure fueling and hydration is adequate for their active efforts.
What are the cutoff times for sprint, Olympic, 70.3 and Ironman races—and why are they enforced?
Australian Kent Ohori is all about finding new goals—and crushing them.
Creating gear and clothing for all body types is a good investment in the future of triathlon.
But that doesn't mean they take themselves too seriously. Read about how one of the largest (and most advanced) tri clubs in the country keeps things balanced.
Get a glimpse of the expert Q+A with Andy Potts and Matt Hanson in the Team Triathlete community, where they covered everything from strength training, mantras, and the mindset of triathletes.
A first-of-its-kind study compiles all the ingredients needed to succeed at an elite level. But there’s still that intangible “it factor” that’s harder to quantify.
The middle-distance specialist had a big year in 2021—but he says he's only getting started.
Sometimes it's not about going as fast as possible.
Bike fitting? There's an app for that. MyVeloFit, an AI-generated bike fitting software, takes the bike fit out of the shop and into your living room.
The finish line photos you don’t see tell a different story.
The cold-weather cousin of the swim/bike/run is the snowshoe/fat-tire bike/cross-country ski.
After a dedicated campaign that included triathletes from bike-safety advocacy group It Could Be Me, federal transportation officials announced a plan to to protect vulnerable road users.
These 2022 Movers and Shakers are helping triathletes think critically about how our sport can do more and be better when it comes to issues of race, gender, and disability.
Move over, Craigslist and Facebook. The Pro's Closet offers a new way to buy a quality used bike online.
Buying a new or used bike online requires a little bit of savvy and a whole lot of research. Here's what you need to know.
Watch Brown's inspiring story at the world premiere of the 2021 Ironman 70.3 World Championships on Jan. 27.
“I want to have World Triathlon value our elite paratriathletes as much as they value elite athletes, for races to make it possible for athletes with disabilities to be a part without obstacles. That’s what it really boils down to in my mind.”
“If you can do this workout, then what else can you do? You can get your health back in order. You can go back to school and get that degree you always wanted. You can be who you always wanted to be. Go get it. Whatever it is, go get it.”
The ideal recovery drink (no, really).
Inspired by her previous club of multisport women, Michelle McGuinness was determined to bring that to her new town—with the guidance of the women who came before her.
Painful blisters, cold toes, stinky feet? There's a sock for that.
The 2022 WADA prohibited list includes several changes to substances and treatments, including commonly-prescribed medications for asthma.
Our editors go through a lot (a LOT!) of gear in testing each year. Here's what our digital editor loved the most in 2021.
Want to race the fastest Ironman courses? You'll have to travel.
After years of ignoring her ulcerative colitis diagnosis, Lee-Ann Watanabe (and her ostomy) now race to show how health and fitness comes in many forms.
Boost your off-season stability—and your Netflix game—with this quick routine.
In just one year, this Facebook group for women on bikes has gained more than 1,300 members around the world.
No amount of lotion seems to cure dry, itchy skin after swimming, especially in the winter months. What can you do?
Put a little holiday spirit in your training this year.