Susan Lacke

Triathlon helped Patricia Neubauer find a healthier relationship with her body.

Now the organization is matching up 50 new athletes with free coaching and gear—and has plans to grow from there.

A triathlete-turned-entrepreneur is out to rid the roads of distracted drivers.

A jump rope helps you get faster times with fewer miles.

Every body should be able to access and enjoy triathlon.

Dr. Jen Gunter talks myths about triathlon and women's health: saddle pain, yeast infections, and chafing.

You’ve put hours of practice in—so how come you’re not getting better?

Dr. Nancy Iverson established PATHSTAR as a way to help residents of one of the poorest regions in the United States reclaim their health.

Here's what you need to know before diving in.

Be ready to race—whenever that happens.

For this CEO and endurance athlete, mentorship is the name of the game.

And what to do about it.

Triathlon helped Istra Bauza find strength, confidence, and a new purpose in life.

Thousands of members left the Women for Tri Facebook group and board members stepped down from their admin roles.

After a devastating loss, triathlon became an outlet for grief and catalyst for healing for Angie Banez.

This multisport development program is looking to "advance people to new limits, inspire communities, and enact socio-cultural change."

Rapidly-evolving technology is causing race directors to rethink how they're enforcing safe and fair racing.

After years of self-medicating his bipolar disorder with drugs and alcohol, Tim Davis found a healthier addiction.

Two members of the "Mama Docs Run This" Facebook group share how the members are providing support during challenging times.

This unique team is redefining survivorship for breast cancer patients.

Bobbe Greenberg didn’t start tri until her late 50s. At age 73, she’s unstoppable.

Knowing the right steps ahead of time will increase your chances of recovery, make the moments after an accident less stressful, and help streamline the claims process for a quick and full recovery.

The latest research suggests that minty flavor may help you keep your cool.

Triathletes have mixed feelings about going back to the gym.

For Edwin Tan, triathlon is a big part of managing chronic disease.

What to do if a dog is chasing you on a ride or run.

What to know before jumping in. 

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.

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

The short answer: You.

The mind needs just as much care as the body.

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?

See the ad and get the Super story.

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

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.

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

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

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

Here's how to build a better nap.

This good form of bacteria can help endurance athletes recover from workouts and boost their immunity.

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.

Researchers found that different activities affect the heart in different ways. What could this mean for athletes who routinely train in three sports?

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

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

Here's how to translate that stress into speed.

The USA’s best bets for taking back the Kona crown in 2018.

How to deal with the “ughs,” the “blahs” and the “not todays.”

How you’re sabotaging your morning workout before you even get out of bed.

Kids as young as 12 months can enjoy riding with mom and dad.

These simple stregth movements are a little bit funky looking, but are easy to fit into your routine and will benefit you in the long run.

A sports nutrition experts explains how to use the popular PB&Js as long-ride fuel.

At age 20, she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Then, at 35, doctors discovered breast cancer.

“It was the most amazing moment,” Laws says of her 2014 finish at Ironman Lake Placid. “It’s my favorite triathlon moment to date.”

When Melissa Thoen was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 11, doctors said most exercise was impossible.

Each day, 30 year-old Mia Cipperoni experiences severe vertigo, disorientation, loss of sensation, and extreme fatigue.

“Triathlon is considered by many people a solo and somewhat selfish sport, but I’ve found it's anything but that."

"It was either fitness or board games, and I have already lost enough friends playing board games.”

For 26 year-old Alyssa Clay, there are no roadblocks merely speedbumps.

Today, almost 10 years to the day he tried to end his life, triathlon has given Heisler a way speak of his future.

Stacy DeLeon is using triathlon to advocate for her son—and everyone with Down syndrome.

Melissa Hauschildt's 8:31:05 and Matt Hanson's 7:39:25 are now the new Ironman-branded records for the 140.6 distance.

It's your body's way of getting back to a normal state.

The right tribe will make you a better athlete.

Painful blisters, cold toes, stinky feet? There's a sock for that.

Scientists say no, but athletes have a different take on the issue.

An MD explains when to push through—and when to quit—when your body says WTF?

There are two important takeaway messages from the latest study about sudden cardiac deaths in triathlon.

Eat often. Pace yourself. Don’t be a dumbass.

How to adjust training for smog and wildfire smoke.

A team of researchers settles the debate once and for all.

What happens when scientists try to wash the stink out of their running clothes? They create a whole new way to do laundry.

A primer of the most commonly violated race rules.

Covering 140.6 miles of swim, bike and run is an impressive feat for most—but to do so in under 8 hours? That’s just plain superhuman.

For this family man, triathlon is a way to be a better father.

Ironman announces new rules on disc brakes, cell phones and more.

Collaborative efforts in anti-doping, standardized rules and growth of triathlon.

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Scientists noted the common features in the best Ironman racers.