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Triathlete Hour Podcast: Jackson Laundry Makes a Comeback
How the 5th-place finisher at 70.3 Worlds came back from shattering his scapula and almost quitting the sport.
Hawaii From Home: Rachel Joyce’s Tips for Running 26.2 Miles
The 3x Ironman World Championship podium finisher knows how to master the run leg of a triathlon.
Hawaii From Home: Tyler Butterfield’s Tips for Biking 112 Miles
Make sure you find fun things to get you motivated and pull you out of the bad patches that inevitably come during a long ride.
Hawaii From Home: Lauren Brandon’s Tips For Swimming 2.4 Miles
The super-swimmer shares some ways to ace your long-distance swim.
What Our Editors Used and Loved in September
Win one of our editors' favorites.
Photos: Celebs, Olympians Team Up for Malibu Triathlon
The race is famous for bringing together celebrities, studios, entertainment industry corporations, pro triathletes, and everyday age-groupers to race for a cause.
Photos: USAT Collegiate Club Nationals
The next generation of triathletes put on an epic display of racing as Collegiate Club Nationals returned for the first time since 2019.
Win! Announcing Our Hawaii From Home Prizes
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Triathlete Hour Podcast: The 70.3 Worlds Show
All the ins and outs from the exciting races (and news) this past weekend.
Fitter & Faster Podcast: How to Stay Fit and Fast As You Age
Getting older doesn't have to mean getting slower—but you've got to understand how to stay one step ahead of the aging curve. We explore it all in this podcast.
Q&A: Five Quick Questions with Lucy Charles-Barclay
Will she stick to long-course or move to short? And what does she expect from the World Champs this weekend? "For sure, it'll be a sufferfest."
Triathlete Hour Podcast: There’s No Secret Sauce to Kat Matthews’ Success
Plus, our 70.3 Worlds preview.
Your Guide to the 70.3 World Championship Women’s Contenders
We rate seven of the top contenders in the women's 70.3 World Championship race so you can follow along.
Your Guide to the 70.3 World Championship Men’s Contenders
We rate six of the top contenders in the men's 70.3 World Championship race so you can follow along.
DIY Tri: Get Inspired to Put On Your Own Triathlon Adventure
Two former pro triathletes. One island off the coast of LA: Take a look at how swimming, biking, and running can be more than just racing.
The Triathlete Hour Podcast: Brad Snyder and Greg Billington Teamed Up for Paralympic Gold
Snyder, who is blind after an IED attack in Afghanistan, became the first American man to win gold in triathlon in either the Olympics or Paralympics.
The Run-Walk Philosophy
Coach Jim Vance explains why he utilizes walking—even in his 10-week 70.3 PR plan.
The Triathlete Hour Podcast: The Paralympics and Collins Cup Special
We break down an exciting weekend of racing around the world.
Photos: Fun at the Boston Triathlon
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What Our Editors Used and Loved in August 2021
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Photo Gallery: Stars Shine at Collins Cup
The best short- and long-course triathletes convened in Slovakia to answer the question: Who rules triathlon?
The 8 Unforgettable Moments of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
It was a summer full of exciting races in Tokyo. Here are some of our favorite triathlon moments from the Games.
Triathlete’s Guide to the Paralympics
Everything you need to know about the paratriathlon races in Tokyo.
The Triathlete Hour Podcast: Mohamed Lahna Can Do Anything
Plus, your inside scoop on the Collins Cup.
Triathlete Hour Podcast: Amy Dixon Has Reinvented Herself More Than Once
Now she's finally headed to Tokyo, to compete against girls half her age.
Photos: 1,600 Athletes Escape from Alcatraz
Ben Kanute and Emma Pallant-Brown come out on top.
Fitter & Faster Podcast: How to Stay Injury-Free
When you're training for three disciplines it can be tricky to keep injuries at bay, but it's not impossible if you know how to stay one step ahead of the all too common problems.
From Norway to Maine to Boulder: Our Favorite Photos From A Weekend of Racing
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The Triathlete Hour Podcast: Allysa Seely Doesn’t Give Up
We kick off Paralympics month with the story of Allysa Seely and how she's overcome countless challenges to win gold.
Photos: USA Triathlon Age-Group Nationals
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For Our Members: 4 Printable Training Plans For Every Distance Tri
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The Triathlete Hour Podcast: From the Ground in Japan
Reporters Brett Larner and Mika Tokairin give us the inside scoop from Tokyo.
What Our Editors Used and Loved in July
Win one of our editors' favorites.
Photos: Triathlon Mixed Relay Makes Its Exciting Olympic Debut
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Save the Date: Triathlete Zwift Ride with Triathlon Taren
Join us for this fun and social training ride!
Bermuda Celebrates Flora Duffy’s Historic Gold Medal
For Bermuda, Flora Duffy isn’t just a gold medalist - she’s a hometown hero.
Triathlete Hour Podcast: The Olympics Episode
We analyze, dissect, and discuss. Plus, what to expect in the relay later this week.
Photos: Rain, Wind, A Delayed Start, and A Tropical Storm—The Women’s Olympic Race
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Photos: Hot, Hard, Humid, and a False Start—The Men’s Olympic Race
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Video: A Quick Workout with Flora Duffy
This hot and sweaty run workout gets the legs turning over.
Triathlete Hour Podcast: Post-Cancer Kevin McDowell is Finally Headed to the Olympics
And we give you our preview & picks for the Games.
Photos: Jan Frodeno Sets New Iron-Distance World Record, Tops Lionel Sanders in Battle Royale
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Video: What Does Training Look Like for Gold Medal Favorite Flora Duffy?
Go inside a training day with the world champion.
Triathlete Hour Podcast: Having Fun Prepared Summer Rappaport for the Olympcis
Plus, how This App Saves Lives could save your life.
What Are the Biggest Differences Between Age-Groupers and Pros?
Coach Jim Vance says it comes down to risk and peer pressure.
Fitter & Faster Podcast: Training and Racing in the Heat
How do you handle the heat? We answer this—and plenty more—as we discuss the physiological and psychological factors leading to successful heat acclimation.
Video: Watch Lionel Sanders, Heather Jackson, and Sebi Kienle in ‘Beyond Human’
Follow their journeys to make the Collins Cup.
Triathlete Hour Podcast: Morgan Pearson is Ready for Tokyo
It's the start of Olympics month on the podcast!
Triathlete’s Guide to the Tokyo Olympics
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Your Guide to the Tokyo Olympic Men’s Contenders
We break down the strengths and weaknesses of the seven top contenders in the men's individual Olympic event.
Your Guide to the Tokyo Olympic Women’s Contenders
We rate seven of the top contenders in the women's individual Olympic event so you can follow along.
U.S. Paralympic Triathlon Team Announced for Tokyo
The Tokyo-bound team includes four defending medalists from Rio 2016 and five World Paratriathlon Champions.
Video: Conversations on Recovery and Resilience
The Outside Games featured Q&As with Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls Taylor Spivey and Melissa Stockwell—exclusive now for members.
Save the Date! Triathlete Zwift Ride with Meredith Kessler
Come ride with the 11-time Ironman champ!
What Our Editors Used and Loved in June
Win one of our editors' favorites.
Photos: Boiling Hot Racing at Ironman Coeur d’Alene
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Vote: Help Us Pick Triathlete’s Next Cover Star
Each of these five athletes deserves to be on our September/October cover—but we can only pick one, and we need your help!
Video: 9 Stretch Cord Exercises to Improve Swim Strength and Technique
You can use swim cords to build strength and technique—or use as a warm-up for swimming.
Triathlete Hour Podcast: Clarice Lorenzini is Ready to Speak Out
Plus, a full dissection of the Olympics announcements—and what's to come.
Video: 4 Static Strength Exercises That Will Make You a Better Athlete
These static exercises help prepare you for dynamic, explosive moves, and better running.
Triathlete Hour Podcast: Meet USAT’s Most Inspirational Comeback Award Winner
It's our Age-Group Special.
Video: A 30-Minute Endurance-Focused Strength Routine
This strength focuses on endurance, with lower intensity exercises and short rest.
The Triathlete Hour: Kirsten Kasper Lives the Dream
And everything about the final big Olympic qualifying race in Leeds this weekend.
What Our Editors Used and Loved in May
Win one of our editors' favorites.
Fitter & Faster Podcast: Mastering the Dark Art of Tapering
We explore all aspects of peaking and tapering to help you arrive at the start line in your best shape yet.
Video: These Advanced Skills Will Take Your Open-Water Swimming to the Next Level
We take a look at some of the advanced skills you need for optimal open-water swimming.
Save the Date! Triathlete Zwift Ride with Mark Allen
Come ride with the six-time Ironman world champ!
Video: Key Skills You Need to Become a Successful Open-Water Swimmer
We guide you through some of the key skills you need to take your open-water swimming to the next level—no extra fitness required!
Photos: Former Ironman World Champs On Top in Tulsa
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A Complete Guide to Triathlon Swimming
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Video: New to Open-Water Swimming? Here’s Your Crash Course
The first of our three-part open-water swimming videos gives you some handy tips on building confidence, staying safe, and buying a wetsuit.
The Triathlete Hour: Why Matt Hanson Quit A Career in Academia Six Months Shy of Tenure
Now he's won five Ironmans and recorded the fastest non-branded Iron-distance time.
Photos: Taylor Knibb, Morgan Pearson Realize Olympic Dream
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The Triathlete Hour Podcast: What It’s Like to Chase the Olympic Dream
Executive editor Chris Foster gives us the inside scoop on Olympic qualifying and ITU racing.
Announcing Our 2021 “Win This Bike” Winner
We used a random number generator to pick a winner from over 10,000 entries.
Triathlete’s Guide To Spring Cleaning
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“My Biggest Takeaway From Returning to Racing Was…”
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Photos: 70.3 St. George Hosts 2,800 Athletes
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Join Us For Our First Triathlete Zwift Ride Tomorrow with Holly Lawrence
Always wanted to ride with a world champ? Now's your chance!
Athlete Fatality at Ironman 70.3 St. George
The race featured the largest field in North America since the start of the pandemic.
Our Editors’ Favorite Things in April
Members can win one of our editors' top picks.
Fitter & Faster Podcast: The Open-Water Swimming Special
We dive into all aspects of open-water swimming, including the key skills you need, how to overcome anxiety, and how to find the right wetsuit for you.
The Triathlete Hour Podcast: Melissa Stockwell Has Done It All
The paratri world champion lost her leg in Iraq, came back to be the flagbearer at the Paralympics in Beijing as a swimmer, and is now trying to make the triathlon team as a 41-year-old.
Which Type of Triathlete Are You?
Take our TSAT (Triathlete Self-Assessment Test) to find out which types of triathlete you most resonate with and then learn which towns most suit your tri-personality.
There’s a Town for Every Triathlete. Find Yours.
Every person has a place. What makes one town great for some athletes might make it terrible for others. Find your perfect spot with our guide to the best tri towns for every type.
Q&A with Daniela Ryf: Returning to the U.S., Finishing Her Degree, and Missing Races
The many time World Champ answers some quick questions ahead of her races in St. George and Tulsa next month.
The Triathlete Hour Podcast: Starky Explains How Pneumonia Got Him a Doping Sanction
The popular Ironman champion and uber-biker never holds back with his transparency, honesty, and challenges he's overcome.
Recycle Your Old Shoes For Free
Donate your old shoes to an industry-wide drive that's helping reduce waste.