Susan Lacke

New analysis says exercise doesn’t weaken your immune system after all. This study says it's diet, stress, and insufficient sleep that athletes should pay attention to.

A sisterhood of sweat, where women empower women.

Karen Porter has limitations, but no limits.

Top coaches help you train by design.

Triathlon helped Jasmine Moezzi reclaim her body after a devastating diagnosis.

A look at the annals of neoprene.

"Shop small” is more important than ever.

A sports dietitian breaks it down.

Triathlon helped Felicia Lopez reclaim her body.

MelRad Racing is still meeting up – just online.

Triathlete Maria Korcsmaros is back in the water after a shark attack.

Yoga class is never canceled on YouTube and Amazon Prime.

A doctor answers your triathlete-specific coronavirus questions: Can I catch it in the gym? Should I fly to my destination race?

"One of the biggest challenges is people not accepting me for my knowledge, skills, and abilities based on my outward appearance. In a male-dominated career field, I have had to overcome stereotypes to forge a path for other leaders coming behind me."

These unique challenges will help you enjoy your tri season more than ever.

The short answer: You.

The mind needs just as much care as the body.

Get out of training purgatory with a polarized approach.

Jim Mann wants you to go shirtless at your next race.

Forty-nine-year-old pro Dede Griesbauer finished second overall at Ultraman Florida, establishing a new race and world record.

Nasal breathing while running—not mouth breathing—may be better for performance.

As triathlon approaches five years of working toward gender parity, how much has changed?

Don't be a bike salmon.

Meteorologist and triathlete Joanna Perchaulk gets it done with no warmth, no sunlight, and no fresh produce.

How to keep your cool when the pressure is on.

Get legit advice from a legit nutrition pro.

There’s a group for every triathlete.

See the ad and get the Super story.

In which we elucidate multisport terms that might boggle Google Translate.

Just remember the ABCs of your bike.

Add 20-second Tabata intervals to your swim, bike, and run workouts for a boost.

(And still stay married.)

It’s a beauty – and a real beast – of a course.

Here’s how to do it right.

Check out Susan Lacke's author page.

How to help others experience the life-changing power of sport.

Put your triathlon fitness to use in the backcountry.

Need an off-season goal? Go long (really long).

Strength work isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach.

What started with a dare has led to more than 20 Ironman finishes for this go-getter. 

Jersey-pocket fuel gets a whole-food makeover.

Turns out recovering too much can be just as costly as training too much.

The NYPD's Chief of Counterterrorism is an avid triathlete.

With doctor's approval, yes, you can train through your pregnancy!

This silver-bullet move lets athletes move more efficiently and powerfully.

What happened to the pros who didn’t finish?

Is there anything Michellie Jones can’t do?

The only woman to race every single Ironman Texas is now heading to Kona.

Hard work yields legend status for new Ironman Hall of Fame inductee.

Sue Hutter is the cheerleader every Ironman needs.

For the Cymanskis, Kona 2019 is a family affair.

Carey Cribbs took up triathlon at age 59. At 65, she’s heading to the world stage.

Google yields 24.8 million results for “triathlon coach.” There’s a better way.

The female triathlete’s guide to managing the menstrual cycle.

Take your java to go with these quick-mix options.

Change up your stroke rate to crush open water swimming. Here’s how.

We’ve taken the popular personality test and given it a multisport makeover. What’s your tri-type?

Power and determination make this triathlete a fierce competitor.

A useful tech tool or an overpriced gadget? We look at the pros and cons of the Oura Ring.

Contributor Susan Lacke opens up about her journey through alcoholism to sobriety.

All the As to your Qs about CBD.

Meet the heir apparent to one of tri’s family dynasties.

Midwest Multisport Races went straight to the source to find out how they can attract beginner triathletes.

One Ironman. Three Sports. Five Bags. We break it down.

The Norseman Xtreme Tri is epically hard. That’s what makes it so awesome.

Don’t leave the garage without these essentials.

NYC Triathlon is cancelled, while others look to modify races.

Susan Lacke shares a story that shows triathlon can be a great equalizer, even at the highest ranks of the NYPD.

What we can learn from the research of Alexandra Coates.

Turns out the personality clash is real.

Step 1: Put away the duct tape.

Researchers have spent hundreds of hours trying to understand what is causing deaths in triathlon swims.

Sunscreen you can wear: Why UPF is your new BFF.

Someone get Luke McKenzie a “Greatest Dad Ever” coffee mug for Father’s Day this year. Or better yet – make it a bike bottle.

A guide for the runner who wants to be funner.

“Pure oxygen,” the new trend in athletic performance claims to be a breath of fresh air – but it might just be a bunch of smoke blowing around.

Here's how to build a better nap.

Destination racing just became more affordable.

On May 19, 2019, Midwestern triathletes descended upon St. Louis, Missouri, for the 4th Annual Lou Fusz Subaru Saint Louis Triathlon.

So fresh! So clean!

Triathletes with personal support networks are better equipped to deal with, um, everything—from the emotional stresses of training and competitions, to funky performances, fatigue, and injuries.

It’s easy being green.

Even “green” races are hauling out a lot of trash.

The ultimate gift guide for the multisport mom.

Let’s put this debate to rest.

To follow a training plan, first you have to understand it.

These three U.S. races are a great introduction to iron-distance racing.

Want to try a tri? An indoor triathlon is an excellent way to get your feet wet.

Don’t buy into the buzzwords, say experts.

Our editors and contributors share the best tips they’ve taken from Triathlete articles and have applied to their own training.