Strava Apologizes After Price Hike Backlash: “We Just Moved Too Fast”
Activity-tracking behemoth clarifies pricing policy after chorus of criticism regarding supposed lack of transparency.
The people and places that make up triathlon culture are a huge part of the sport. Get inspired and get motivated!
Activity-tracking behemoth clarifies pricing policy after chorus of criticism regarding supposed lack of transparency.
After a year of stops and starts since RaceRanger was first announced, the revolutionary anti-drafting devices got its first live trial in New Zealand. Here’s how it went.
Look, no one can really replace the "Voice of Ironman." But what if one of these voices called you across the finish line instead?
A new generation is hooked on gaming like never before, and with events like the Arena Games, the UCI esports world championship, and more, experts are hoping that the blend of VR and IRL will power up triathlon.
Strava cites 'new features and market conditions' after backlash for increased fees.
Will a women-only Kona be a success? What can we expect from the likes of Gustav Iden or Gwen Jorgensen? And will anyone give a flying fender about the Collins Cup?
Did Ironman shoot itself in the foot by moving to a two-day, two-location format for its world championship event? Columnist Brad Culp looks at the implications of the Kona-Nice split.
As a thank you for making us a part of your multisport journey next season, we’ve broken down our favorite tri-related Outside+ member perks for this year.
Through 2026, the men's and women's world championship races will happen on separate days and separate (but slightly familiar) locations.
Measuring body fat was once a common performance strategy, but for college athletes it can do more harm than good. What can we learn?
Tragic events at a recent NFL football game has athletes of all kinds asking: Are we at risk?
Want to look like a triathlon clairvoyant? Bet on these emerging pros set to have a big year in 2023.
What a year! Look back - and get excited for what's ahead - with these photos from a triathlon season for the record books.
We dare you not to hear the cheers as you scroll through this gallery of the best spectator images from the 2022 triathlon season.
We asked our expert tri data scientist to dig into the results of our sport's wealthiest 1%.
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.
With a full return to racing, we saw some speedy long-course times from the pros. We also saw some of our favorite stars suffering in the heat, humidity, altitude, and geography en route to challenging victories.
With the end of 2022 fast approaching, we take stock of the legends who've moved on from the sport in the last two years.
A drafting violation means you spilled your beer while riding your bike, right? Or maybe it's when a cyclist gets too close to another rider...and then pushes them over? And all triathlons are the Hawaii Ironman, right? In the spirit of the holiday season, we air our favorite "multisport gaffe" grievances.
More than 100,000 triathletes made it down the chute at Ironman 70.3 races in 2022. Which races were the fastest and slowest? Data scientist Alfredo Molina dives in for an analysis of finishing times.
The numbers are crunched, and the results are in. Data scientist Alfredo Molinas takes a look at the fastest and slowest Ironman races in 2022
This season was notable, as it was the first full return to racing since the pandemic began. As such, a host of new pros rose to the surface. Check out our exhaustive, expert list on the top pros and their performances in 2022.
Was 2022 the greatest year in the history of professional triathlon? Columnist Brad Culp recaps the highlights of the season.
Now that women’s draft-legal triathlon is getting the official nod from the NCAA, it leaves collegiate paratriathletes to fend for themselves in a grey area somewhere between club and varsity.
Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.
With the news that Gwen Jorgensen is returning to tri, we've got comeback stories on the brain - and we'd love to see these six pros make their return to the course.
The countdown is on!
When you decide to commit to 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of biking, and 26.2 miles of running, you want to be sure you’re picking the best Ironman or iron-distance event for your big day. We can help.
Gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen has unfinished business in triathlon: racing the Olympics in the Mixed Relay event. Learn what she dreaded about the sport when she left five years ago, why the "soft announcement," and her relationship with coach Jamie Turner.
Jorgensen—who switched to running in fall of 2017—announced today that she'll be shooting for a spot on the USA's mixed triathlon team relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but the 2016 gold medalist faces a surprisingly uphill battle. Read why.
Looking to go long (but not too long) in 2023? We picked 12 of our favorite 70.3- and half iron-distance triathlon events in four regions across the U.S.—we’ve got a big dose of sea salt, SoCal beach vibes, monster tri festivals, and more.
Looking to unleash your short-course speed in 2023? We picked 12 of our favorite sprint- and Olympic-distance triathlon events in each region across the country in categories like Best Race for Celeb Sightings, Best Race for Spectators, Best Race for Desertscapes, and more.
We scoured the entire country to find the best 50+ multisport events in 2023 across five categories—sprint/Olympic, 70.3, iron-distance, beginner, and adventure—in each of the U.S.' four regions. Did your favorite event make the cut?
Experts say the close bonds you form with your training buddies are no surprise. Here’s why.
Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.
Outside of the Hawaii Ironman, few multisport events have as much beauty, competition, and history as Ironman New Zealand. We take a look back at the iconic event.
Two-time organ donor and ten-time Ironman finisher Tom O'Driscoll is out to show how saving a life by becoming a living organ donor doesn't have to limit health or fitness.
Not only did the Canadian race a bi-coastal double header, but he took down some top names in the process. Read the story behind his December adventure.
There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to how the six-time national champion Sun Devils became the gold-standard NCAA triathlon team. (And we’ve got two of their key workouts.)
From the low desert of California, to the the World Center of [car] Racing and the far-Western reaches of Australia, there was a lot going on last weekend. Columnist Brad Culp recaps.
Susana Rodríguez is undefeated in the women’s PTVI paratriathlon category since 2019 - a feat made even more impressive when considering what she's accomplished off the course as a physician and advocate.
Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.
We sit down with Andrew Messick to get the inside insight on what went wrong in Kona this year, the reasoning behind “half announcements,” why the split world championship location could be a good thing, and more.
With finishes at almost every Ironman-branded race offered since 1988, John Wragg and Elizabeth Model, take Ironfan to the next level. Read about how the globetrotting, distance-obsessed couple have attained legendary status in the sport (and which events are their favorites).
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.
Facing local community pressure, Ironman announced that men's field would no longer be racing at the Hawaii Ironman World Championships in Kona in 2023.
The largest active volcano on earth, located less than 30 miles from the start of the Hawaii Ironman World Championship, erupted Sunday with waves of lava, sending an outpouring of ash 100 to 200 feet into the air.
Racing a magically short course? Trapped forever in a wetsuit in transition? Dangling like a rhino from a helicopter? If you’ve ever had a weird tri-related dream, your mind could be telling you something more than just “relax, buddy.” We dig into seven of your fellow triathletes' oddest nighttime visions.
The racing in Abu Dhabi was even more exciting than the FIFA soccer being played 300 miles away in Doha. Nearly 1,500 miles away in Israel, Patrick Lange had the entire running and triathlon world wondering if the shoes are getting too damn fast.
Burnout, injury, pregnancy, major life changes - sometimes "life" happens, and it takes you away from the sport. These five triathletes share their stories of how they found their way back - and fell in love with swim, bike, and run all over again.
Plus, American Grace Norman wrapped up an undefeated season with her third world title; paratriathlon made its Championship Finals debut, and more from Abu Dhabi.
Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.
On your mark, get set, shop! Use our guide to savings with these 2022 Black Friday deals of the swimming, cycling, and running variety.
Nothing tastes better than a beer - that is, except for a beer sipped while wearing a finisher's medal. Here's where to find your fellow athletes around the world for a post-race cheers.
After her diagnosis halted her physical activity for two years, runner Mireille Siné returned to the sport with a new outlook
Super League Tri may look like a polished, glitzy parade of familiar names and faces, but deep in the trenches young pros are learning big lessons the hard way.
Sarah True and Joe Skipper burned down the course at Ironman Arizona, while the heat proved to be a formidable foe at Ironman Cozumel. Brad Culp recaps the weekend of racing.
Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.
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.
As "The Voice of Ironman" prepares to call his final Ironman races, Mike Reilly looks back at the best job in the world: welcoming more than 350,000 triathletes across the finish line after 140.6 miles of swim, bike, and run.
He’s seen sunrise after sunrise—and even a burglary in progress. Learn about the man who trains (way) more than you do, all before your alarm even goes off.
Arizona State, Lenoir-Rhyne University, and North Central College closed out the season with NCAA titles at the 2022 Women's Collegiate Triathlon National Championships.
Two recent mid-race, car-vs.-cyclist crashes highlight the need for full road closures so triathletes can race safely. But doing so is a complex (and expensive) process.
Your roundup of news from the multisport world this week.
Check out these unique pit stops across the nation that local triathletes fondly - and gratefully - stop at to refuel on their weekend adventures.
The longest World Triathlon season in world history made its penultimate stop in Bermuda; South Africa has a new 70.3, and we take a quick race-cation to Cabo.
The news from around the multisport world this week.
From pro triathletes to coaches to mental-health experts, these seven experienced triathletes bare their (sometimes messy) souls to help you skip the steep multisport learning curve.
After announcing that this year's Ironman World Championship race was her last, the fan favorite wasted no time making her mark on the ultrarunning scene, placing fifth at the Javelina Jundred 100-mile trail race last weekend.
Taylor Knibb is a goblin on two wheels, and Ben Kanute’s bag of tricks can’t match Kristian Blummenfelt - the masterful performances in St. George were a treat. Plus, the Super League season wrapped in Saudi Arabia. (Yes, that Saudi Arabia.)
In a 70.3 World Championships for the ages, over 6,000 age-group athletes from 104 countries, regions, and territories took Ironman's "Land of Endurance" in St. George.
The news from around the multisport world this week.
Thrilling racing + breathtaking scenery = Epic race shots from the 70.3 World Championships in St. George, Utah.
Sam Long and India Lee focused their seasons on the 70.3 World Championships, only to see their hopes destroyed by penalties. Is it time to change the way races are officiated?
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.
A four-time Olympian, an around-the-world cyclist, a local legend, and the mother of a pro podium contender - these age-groupers are just as buzz-worthy as the pros racing at this weekend's 70.3 world championships in St. George.
Triathlon's favorite couple comes to St. George for the 70.3 World Championships.
The 2016 70.3 World Champion is ready to race! Bob Babbitt chats with the podium contender ahead of the pro women's race on Friday.
The 2022 Super League Championship Series comes to a close with a thrilling race in NEOM. Look back on this season's triumphs (and tetanus shots), plus get the details on how to watch the Super League finale livestream starting at 7:00 ET Saturday.
"I’m really happy to be rolling into a late October championship race having stayed healthy all season. My best races come when I’ve been able to string together months of consistent running."
"Every time you start a race, it's important, and any world championship is super important."
Jan Frodeno called the 70.3 race “the world championship that everyone forgets about.” It shouldn’t be.
Big Blu won big in St. George last May, taking the Ironman World Championship title - can he he do it again at this weekend's 70.3 Worlds?
The 26 year-old from Norway (and newly-crowned Ironman World Champion) is dialed in to racing successfully. Will racing in St. George three weeks later be a challenge for the defending 70.3 World Champion?
Taylor Knibb finished third at the last 70.3 World Championship in September 2021, back when she was known as the young talent who tore up bike courses on her road bike. Taylor sports a TT bike these days, but still tears up race courses.
2021 was an amazing season for Ellie Salthouse, with seven wins, including 70.3 Augusta and 70.3 Memphis. Will she add to that this Friday?
Trirating expert Thorsten Radde predicts how the men's pro race will play out at 70.3 Worlds in St. George.