Susan Lacke

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.

Our little sport doesn’t always make the news, but when it does you can be sure it’ll be for something wacky.

Here’s where you can donate your used tri gear to help someone else's multisport dreams come true.

The Paralympic bronze medalist has a goal of teaching more than 1 million people to swim each year.

Experts break down the ADA laws surrounding service dogs and emotional support animals at races.

Six takeaways from the panel on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at the USAT Together We Thrive summit.

A running club at a homeless shelter on L.A.'s Skid Row has given more than 500 members a new lease on life.

Efficiency and planning (and a little extra time during COVID to nail the learning curve) got this injured runner to overall triathlon titles.

"The feeling of finishing my first race was the feeling I had when my feet touched the ground after my first jump."

We answer the most inscrutable question in tri: Why am I doing this? (And give you an expert-level cheat sheet to decode four common tri workouts.)

After winning a sweepstakes entry to race in Kona, this P.E. teacher lost his motivation to do the sport. After winning another contest, he's back for good.

Expert answers to your questions about what you can do (and what you really shouldn’t) when you have a hernia.

Ditch the earbuds. These integrated “micro-speakers” in the temples of sport sunglasses direct a stream of sound right to the ears.

What age-groupers and pros need to know about qualifying for Kona (and/or St. George).

“We like to say we’re fun-loving triathletes who train, race and howl together."

Talking about this common ailment can seem taboo, but it's important to get the answers you need.

A triathlete with cerebral palsy, Agar shows the power of living life one step at a time.

If a claim is too good to be true, it probably is. Here’s how to analyze bold promises like an expert.

How the popular cosmetic injection is helping athletes with lingering plantar fasciitis.

"Like anyone that wants it badly enough, you don't find the time, you make the time,” he said of training while on tour.

Your guide to “down there” drama.

Weakness in hip adductor muscles can cause knee injuries. Do these five exercises to run strong and healthy.

After many years of campaigning, pro and age-group women alike are now celebrating this change.

Would you DNF to give aid to a fellow competitor?

Out of heartbreak and tragedy, Bowden has found healing and a new, healthier lifestyle.

Triathletes took to social media to share their thoughts, feelings, and opinions about any potential changes.

Kona? Out. St. George? In. Instead of a big island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, triathlon's Big Show will take place in southwestern Utah—the story behind what brought it there.

Dr. Tiencia James finds balance as a ER physician, mom, and triathlete.

Take a second to remember and appreciate who it’s turned you into.

During and after the Collins Cup, triathlon Twitter morphed into a Taylor Knibb fan club, with everyone from age-groupers to pros taking note of the young athlete's dominance.

How to align your training cycle with your menstrual cycle.

With thousands trying to flee the country as the Taliban seized control of the capital, a small group of female Afghan triathletes were able to make their way to safety.

Why isn't there enough research on women?

A swim-bike-run across the globe, during a pandemic, takes a certain amount of adaptablity.

Your questions about paratriathlon, answered.

Physical therapy for paratriathletes requires flexibility and all hands on deck.

This club wants you to Forget Everything And Run.

The type of heart attack is colloquially known as "the widowmaker"—but the Kona runner-up says he's doing better now.

1 in 20 Americans are deaf or hard-of-hearing, yet many hearing aids don't hold up to water or sweat. How can the active triathlete take care of their hearing aid?

An in-depth, expert analysis on how the two Olympic champions could potentially fare if they race Kona only 10 weeks after Tokyo.

Kaukauna High School's Breaking Boundaries uses triathlon as a model for understanding and acceptance for all student-athletes.

We can’t all be Olympians – but there’s a lot triathletes can learn from the newly-minted 1500m gold medalist. One of triathlon’s speediest swimmers weighs in on how exactly Katie Ledecky swims so fast.

Training buddies Angi Klick and Sarah Hays are #friendgoals.

Help is on the way.

How science is bridging the gap between physical and mental health.

A race director explains the logistics of utilizing the changing tent (or changing clothes) during a triathlon.

Pushing it in all three sports, all the time, is a recipe for injury and burnout. Here’s what to do instead.

The BoFish Triathlon isn’t just a return to racing—it’s the creation of a new race day experience.


Stop wasting money on bad bike shorts. Here’s how to find your perfect fit.


In Trinidad and Tobago, triathlon’s future is female, thanks to this club.

Keith Perry went from struggling to walk down the block to completing Ironman 70.3 St. George.

Why you freak out in the week before a race–and how to stop it.

Yes, you need to practice.

A look inside the great hydration debate.

These swim-bike-run brands are from the red-white-blue.


Fifteen-year-old Kate Kinard is looking to earn the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award for bringing a youth triathlon program to the military base where she currently resides in South Korea.

Could you beat this world-record time?

The Unbreakables triathlon club is made up of members who found triathlon in the process of overcoming difficult obstacles.

It's time to learn how to corner on a bike (without fear!). Get around the bend faster with these pro tips from a world champion cyclist.

A mini-triathlon at work put the Brit on a path to the Olympics.

From buffets on the bike to panic training, avoid these very dumb things.

Brian Kozera
 credits exercise and triathlon training as key elements in his survival. Now he's raising money for a cause and spreading a spirit of optimism.

Once told that she would most likely never be able to run again, training for Ironman now helps this athlete beat RA.

Endurance athletes are at high risk for skin cancer–here’s how to prevent it.