Susan Lacke

Your primer on triathlon, from super sprint to ultra.

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.

Indoor training is super efficient—if you pay attention to the right stats and tune out the rest. Use these workouts for the trainer and treadmill to stay focused on the metrics that matter.

One Wisconsinite makes a (cheese-topped, midwestern-accented) pitch for why Milwaukee is Tri Town USA.

Look, no one can really replace the "Voice of Ironman." But what if one of these voices called you across the finish line instead?

Through 2026, the men's and women's world championship races will happen on separate days and separate (but slightly familiar) locations.

The stories you were reading and sharing most in 2022 feature fast bikes, 70.3 training, brain-eating amoeba, and much more.

What a year! From thrilling throwdowns to shocking splits, there was no shortage of triathlon news to keep us talking.

The countdown is on!

No Kona? No problem. Get creative with some fun multisport events that don’t end in “-onman.”

Lionel Sanders, Paula Findlay, Sam Long, Tamara Jewett, Jackson Laundry - there's no shortage of star power at this weekend's Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells. Tune in to the free livestream on Outside Watch this Sunday, December 4.

What you need to know about racing back-to-back (to-back-to-back) days.

From local race director to USAT's first-ever female CEO, Victoria Brumfield has worked at every level of triathlon. We talked with the trailblazer about what's ahead for the organization and the sport.

You’re most vulnerable to falling ill 72 hours post-race. Here’s how to avoid it.

A relentlessly close swim, a controversial penalty, and a run battle for the ages - the pro men's race at the 2022 Ironman 70.3 World Championship was a high-stakes, high-drama affair that had viewers on the edge of their seats from the very start to the very finish.

And she's only 24 years old.

It was the Taylor Knibb show at the 2022 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in St. George as the 24 year-old American put on a master class of racing to take her first-ever 70.3 World title.

"Every time you start a race, it's important, and any world championship is super important."

Is Rudy von Berg's shiny gold bike a sign of things to come at this weekend's 70.3 World Championships? We sat down with the American pro ahead of his hunt for some podium bling in St. George.

Two days of exciting racing await at the 2022 Ironman 70.3 World Championships - and you can catch the free livestream for both pro races exclusively on Outside Watch.

What makes tools problematic is that swim aids can also mask your weakness.

With a bike split of 6:57:22 and an overall finishing time of 13:19:38, Audrey Maheu accomplished what she set out to do in Kona: prove that it’s possible to be fast and have fun.

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.

If yesterday’s race at the Ironman World Championships proved anything, it’s that the women’s pro race is not a sideshow - it’s the main event.

Chelsea Sodaro, the first female American to break the tape at the Hawaii Ironman World Championship in over a quarter of a century also became the first rookie to win Kona in 15 years.

"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.

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.”

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.