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Though a Supertri v. PTO turf war over a tri on the sandy shores of L.A. may sound like a bad episode of Baywatch, the reality is a little less sexy (but still very Hollywood).

Mental health researcher Jill Colangelo explains why escaping with triathlon training isn't the healthy coping mechanism you might believe it to be.

What happens when you mix a vanishing September weekend, tides in the Hudson, and not wanting to place “a bad bet?” We talk to the decision-makers behind the latest chapter in the odyssey of the New York Triathlon.

As the first-ever Black pro triathletes, Max Fennell and Sika Henry not only smashed through racial and cultural barriers, but used their influence to advocate for more inclusion—and to inspire athletes along the way.

Triathlon doesn't have to be all about you (right?). We've got six spots for triathlon couples that'll elevate your heart rate in more ways than one.

The finish line photos you don’t see tell a different story.

Tickets on sale now for inaugural gathering in Denver, headlined by Fleet Foxes, Thundercat, Lettuce, Andrew Bird, Say She She, and The Heavy Heavy, with adventure films, an ideas summit, and more.

Triathlon has had its share of 15 seconds of Super Bowl ad fame: from dodgeballs and in-water beatings to small-but-mighty commercials on a shoestring budget (and more).

Sometimes a curated trail running getaway focused on mindfulness and fun is exactly what you need to rejuvenate your running.

Some have argued that in the years since COVID first struck, more iron-distance pros are racing markedly faster than ever before—using the “trend” to make cases for everything from drugs to unfair equipment advantages. But what does the data really say?

We talk to new USA Triathlon CEO Victoria Brumfield about USAT's controversial new membership tiers and dig into the organization's books for more insight.

Get caught up on the most-read and most-discussed stories of January 2024 in our big monthly digest of triathlon news.

As the former president of Equinox fitness, DeRue helped oversee over 100 fitness clubs, a fitness platform, digital commerce, and its media groups through COVID and the dawn of vaccines.

We spoke to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation about his multisport experience and why it's crucial that triathletes are in on the new plan.

Remember the Couples Championship? How about Colleen Quigley and Mary Cain in tri? And is anyone racing the Ironman Open category? We caught up with the people behind the most-talked-about news in triathlon.

And why tri training and racing an Acura GTP that hits top speeds of 200mph aren’t as different as you’d think.

As a part of their new 2024 pro/age-group series, the PTO will be hosting a 100K race at Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, Nevada. Read the details.

"There’s pressure to do it all, to be ‘super mom’ with the perfect house, the perfect life. It’s an unhealthy narrative, but social media, especially, makes it hard to ignore.”

Central and South America are calling with pristine beaches, epic rides, and cultural experiences that will leave you fitter and smarter than when you left—all without breaking the bank.

Neuroscientist Dr. Daya Grant explains how endurance training literally alters the structure of the brain.

Alistair and Jonny Brownlee share why their retirement plan includes creating a new Challenge Roth-style triathlon festival and building the next generation of young triathletes.

The use of lugworm hemoglobin has raised eyebrows in the pro cycling peloton, but how does it work, and could it be abused in endurance sports like triathlon?

We spoke to the major players behind the twists, turns, and local politics that gave the former owner of the Malibu Triathlon an exclusive five-year permit to host a triathlon in Malibu—leaving current owners Super League out in the cold.

With about $12,000,000 in prize money available for pro triathletes in 2023, we break down who won what and the trends we’re seeing in the cash flow.

A 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and (2:55!) marathon - in four days of 2 a.m. wake-up calls. Oh, all while wearing Tinkerbell wings and body glitter. Ironman pro Haley Chura talks one of Disney's biggest feats of endurance: the Dopey Challenge.

“I've worked a 16-hour day before on my own dime at an international race, just to get the experience. So, it has to be something you love because you're not making money."

Looking for a little (legal) assist in the swim leg of your next race? Data scientist Alfredo Molinas breaks down the stats to find the fastest Ironman and 70.3 swim courses.

Coeur, Tortis, and other triathlon brands are investing heavily in bringing first-timers into the sport. Here’s why that’s a savvy business move.

Get caught up on the most-read and most-discussed stories of December 2023 in our Big Monthly Digest of triathlon news.

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This year, several stars and fixtures in the sport announced their departure from the pro ranks, marking an end to an era that saw some of the greatest performances of all time.

After a big 2022, Astle candidly shares what a not-so-successful season looks like, financially, for a pro triathlete.

From the shocking and scandalous to the inspiring and history-making, these are the 23 headlines that shaped the sport of triathlon this year.

Data scientist Alfredo Molinas dissects 2023 finisher data to unveil the fastest and slowest Ironman races of 2023.

Get excited! The 2023 Ironman World Championships documentary from Nice and Kona will be available for free on-demand streaming on Outside Watch starting December 30 - and we've got a video preview to give you all the goosebumps.

70.3s boomed from 74 races last year to 122 this year. Did any of the new races make it into the top fastest or top slowest of the 70.3 landscape? Let's dive into the data.

From breakthroughs to record-breakers, 2023 was full of memorable moments from the top pros in our sport. Triathlon analyst Thorsten Radde rates the top pro performances in triathlon this season.

CLM could end up bridging the gap between "the Norwegian Training Method" that requires multiple blood samples per workout and something far less invasive for triathletes—and it's already causing ripples in pro cycling.

Next year’s performance depends on what you do—and don’t do— now. Just ask Taylor Knibb. Here’s how one of triathlon’s biggest stars is recovering from her Kona debut and gearing up for the Paris Olympic Games.

Injury, illness, and burnout taught Olympic silver medalist Lisa Norden everything she needed to know to build a strong, resilient body for a second act in long-course triathlon - and a new Ironman bike record.

Travis Mundell recaps the final weekend of professional triathlon in 2023, with a double-Kiwi win in Taupo, a Kat Matthews victory in Bahrain, and the debut of Challenge Salinas.

“I’ve been in the same clinic where the same doctors as [former pro cyclist and convicted doper] Jan Ullrich and Team Telekom worked, but I didn’t know it at that time. There’s not a sign outside saying 'EPO Shots Walk In.'"

Way-in-advance prep? Check. Overkill training? Check. Race-day simulation? Check. Taylor Swift may not be a triathlete, but she’s one of us.

Some argue asthma inhaler use by healthy individuals falls under the umbrella of "grey doping." But new research suggests otherwise, in certain conditions.

We spoke to the CEOs from both Ironman and TriDot to learn how the partnership materially affects Ironman athletes, Ironman University coaches, and everyone’s data.

Completing an Ironman is hard. Completing an Ironman after a complete gastrectomy seemed impossible. Dylan Davison’s journey taught us, and himself, that even the most challenging goals can be achieved with small steps.

From Lisa Norden's blazing-fast 4:21:15 bike split to the Norwegian coach who won the age-group race while his pro athletes collected podiums of their own, Travis Mundell recaps a weekend of racing at Ironman Western Australia and 70.3 Indian Wells.

Coaches who have worked with athletes like Flora Duffy and Gwen Jorgensen share personal stories, in their own words, revealing how the student can quickly become the teacher.

Get caught up on the most-read and most-discussed stories of November 2023 in our Big Monthly Digest of triathlon news.

"I never dreamed as a 7-year-old that I would have the chance to compete in triathlon in college, let alone with a team."

Smiles, sweat, and more than a few tears - Travis Mundell recaps a weekend of professional triathlon racing at Ironman Cozumel, 70.3s in Mossel Bay and Fortaleza, Laguna Phuket Triathlon, and Challenge Florianopolis.

Last week's lawsuit by TriBike Transport's cargo shipper—effectively holding 180 World Triathlon Championship athletes' bikes over $300k in unpaid bills—has been followed up with a class-action suit by some of the affected athletes.

When it comes to simplicity, silliness, and sincerity on the internet, Strava is all we have left.

Jim Janik staged a 511-mile triathlon from Los Angeles to San Francisco, a journey that entailed a 21.5-mile swim from Catalina Island to Los Angeles, a 358-mile bike along the Pacific Coast Highway to Monterey, and a 132-mile run to San Francisco.

Qualifying for her first-ever Ironman World Championship at 50 years old is just the latest chapter in Melanie McQuaid's quest to "squeeze all the juice" out of a legendary and inspiring career in pro triathlon.

In a lawsuit filed last week, one of TriBike Transport’s international shipping partners has claimed over $300,000 in overdue invoices and is holding 180 triathletes’ bikes in lieu of payment. Bikes from other events also remain undelivered.

Travis Mundell recaps a weekend of triathlon news from 70.3 Melbourne, Triathlon World Cup Vina Del Mar, and the 2023 Women's Collegiate Triathlon National Championships.

A new study looks into why people join triathlon clubs, and finds the benefits are bigger than just a good time - a tri club can actually make you (and the sport) better.

"When I left my former coach I really wasn't enjoying it. I just had to build a new team around me and be in a good place mentally."

Jason West has had a season no one could have expected. But instead of stepping up in distance, the American is stepping back. Could he be on to something?

We present a crash course on NCAA collegiate triathlon and a preview of the upcoming women's national championship so you can study up and cram for this weekend's exciting main event.

Travis Mundell recaps a blazing-fast weekend at Ironman Florida, 70.3 Los Cabos, Noosa Triathlon, and the Pan American Games.

With the recent announcement that 10-year-old Prince George is interested in triathlon, we've compiled some advice for Prince William and Princess Kate that even non-royal parents can follow.

Rick Mann ate a clean diet, never drank alcohol or smoked cigarettes, and hadn’t found anyone who exercised more than he did. None of it mattered when he had a heart attack at the peak of his fitness.

What's happening to our local races? Is big-brand race consolidation just a part of triathlon’s growing pains, are we selling out, or is it something else entirely?

Pro triathlon analyst Thorsten Radde digs deep into the latest women’s PTO rankings, looking at those who struggled in 2023, those who bounced back from a rocky midseason, and those who rose quickly in the rankings in 2023.

Get caught up on the most-read and most-discussed stories of October 2023 in our Big Monthly Digest of triathlon news.

Running from hut to hut over multiple days among dramatic mountains with others offers a unique format to experience awe, sustained immersion in landscapes, and crazy fun 

With more and more events being canceled and postponed due to both natural and manmade interruptions, what can a triathlete do?

"Shadow of a Wheel: Once in a Lifetime" is now streaming on Outside Watch - perfect for indoor trainer rides and treadmill runs.

A new federal law, the Rodchenkov Act, has the potential to dramatically clean up international sports. A case involving a Texas doping ring illustrates how the new legislation works.

Lucy Bartholomew just became the second woman to race UTMB and the Ironman World Championship in the same year. Here's what she learned.

A heartbreaking sprint finish, a costly detour, a debut win, and one decision to change a whole series - it was a wild weekend in triathlon.

Underwhelming response for the women’s Nice 2024 event leads to addition of slots at select 70.3 races and for loyal age-groupers.

Patrick Lange, Nikki Bartlett, Cam Wurf, and more - watch the free livestream for Ironman Portugal this Saturday, October 21.

"Back when we first started, I couldn’t imagine a scenario like we saw on Saturday. It just seemed so far off."

Data from the women's 2023 Ironman World Championship makes one thing very clear: Women are crushing the triathlon game. Now what?

There was some fast and furious racing on the Big Island, but not everyone made it to the finish chute. What happened to those who didn’t?

Lucy Charles-Barclay's win at the 2023 Ironman World Championship showed that by doing the work, we not only become worthy - we become greater than we ever thought possible.

After four second-place finishes, Lucy Charles-Barclay writes history (and a new course record) at the first-ever women's-only Hawaii Ironman World Championship in Kona.