Dave Alexander Sets An Example Just By Being Himself
Known throughout the 80s for his size and the size of his adventures, Alexander embraced it and set an example for others in work, life, and triathlon. "I am who I am."
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Life Stress, Work Stress, Training Stress—Your Body Can’t Tell the Difference
Yes, training can be a stress-buster—or it can cause even more stress. Learn how to find the line between the two and get smart about stress.
The Secrets—and Science—Behind the Norwegians’ Training and Racing Success
Norwegian athletes are dominating in multiple sports right now—including triathlon. How are they doing it?
What Our Editors Used and Loved in January
Win one of our editors' favorites.
Triathlon News & Notes: Javier Gomez Retires (Sort of), Training Camp Crashes, Fast Single-Sporting, and More
This week's multisport news roundup.
How to Get Back Into Ironman Shape After a Break
How do you get your Ironman fitness back after a few months - or even a few years - away? Start with these six principles.
#MyTri: Triathlon Helped Me Lose Weight and Gain a New Passion
"I’m down more than 40 pounds and feel stronger every day. More importantly, I’m in a season of re-discovering myself."
What Our Editor-in-Chief Loved in 2021
A mix of gear and non-gear recommendations, our editor-in-chief was all about what got her excited and having fun this year.
Triathlete’s Best of 2021 Awards
As we wrap up 2021, we look back at the spectacular stories and big breakthroughs that caught our attention in the triathlon world.
The Training Secrets Behind the Norwegians’ Phenomenal Ironman Debuts
With the help of some data geeks, we do a deep dive on what it takes to clock a 2:34 marathon on your Ironman debut.
Kira Gupta-Baltazar Just Won the NCAA Title—And Now She Wants The Olympics
Remember the name Kira Gupta-Baltazar - you're going to hear it a lot over the next few years. Get to know the new NCAA Women’s Triathlon Champion and aspiring 2024 Olympian.
Surprising Lessons from the (Busy, Imperfect) Food Log of a Performance Nutritionist
We analyze the daily food log of a regular busy, age-group athlete—who also is a professional performance nutritionist. The lesson? Nutritionists probably eat more like you and me, and that's a good thing.
Commentary: Are You Having Fun?
This weekend, from New York to Florida, it felt like a renewal, a reminder that we're doing these things for our own reasons. It's time to redefine success.
Weird Things Triathletes Do (That They Think Are Totally Normal)
How many of these are you guilty of?
In 3 Years, This Busy PT Went From Aquajogger to Tri National Champion
Efficiency and planning (and a little extra time during COVID to nail the learning curve) got this injured runner to overall triathlon titles.
Build Your Race Strategy Around Your Strengths
Olympian and triathlon legend Andy Potts shares how he plots out a race strategy before every competition.
CJ Riggins is Making Triathlon Gear for Everybody (and Every Body)
Triathlon knows it has a diversity problem—and there are already many people working hard to improve this. In this final part of our five-part mini-series, we hear from the CEO of Rsport.
Duffy and Yee Win Super League Malibu, Taylor-Brown and Yee Crowned Series Champions
Short-course stars deliver some fast and furious racing at the fourth and final weekend of the Super League Triathlon Series.
Triathlon News & Notes: Mary Cain at Malibu Tri, Arland Macasieb Released from Hospital, and More
All the (non-Kona) news from the triathlon world this week.
Get Set for Fast and Furious Racing at Saturday’s Super League Triathlon Grand Final
The world's best short-course athletes are getting ready to duke it out at the Super League finale.
Sam Holness Could Be the First Openly Autistic Athlete to Compete at A World Championship
But can he overcome the stress and travel of racing at St. George?
The Top 8 Hardest Moments in a Tri (and How to Conquer Them)
Triathlon isn’t an easy sport, but we’ve identified eight of the toughest parts of race day and collected expert advice on how to overcome.
What is Super League Triathlon, Anyway?
And how the heck does it work?
Triathlon Twitter Stans Taylor Knibb, Forever
During and after the Collins Cup, triathlon Twitter morphed into a Taylor Knibb fan club, with everyone from age-groupers to pros taking note of the young athlete's dominance.
Knibb v. Ryf? Long v. Frodeno? Collins Cup Match-Ups Revealed
The match-ups are out ahead of Saturday’s inaugural race in Samorin. We look at how they could shake out with the help of U.S. team captains Karen Smyers and Mark Allen.
Think Drafting Is Easy? You Try It
We can all learn from the demands of draft-legal racing as we look for new ways to get fitter and faster on the bike.
Ask a Pro: How Do I Be the Best “Race Sherpa” I Can Be?
Supporting your favorite triathlete can be a stressful and time-consuming job. Here’s what you need to know about being the best supporter you can be on race day.
Meet the U.S. Olympic Tri Team
These three women and two men have a shot at more than one medal.
Triathlon News & Notes: Lake Placid in Question, New Ironman in Alaska, and Chris Nikic Wins an ESPY
A look at some of the buzz we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.
Javier Gomez Wants to Medal (Again) at the Olympics
The popular world champion moved to long-course after a disappointing 2016 Olympics—but he missed the excitement of Olympic racing too much. Now the 38-year-old is back with big plans for Tokyo.
A Day in the Life of First-Time Olympian Morgan Pearson
Follow along with the training-filled diary of a medal contender.
What You Need to Know About Every Triathlon Distance
Your primer on triathlon, from super sprint to ultra.
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Must-Do Races For Every Tri Distance
Your bucket list of swim-bike-run.
Lucy Charles-Barclay’s Surprise WTCS Debut And U.S. Drama In Leeds
The three-time Kona runner up will be baptized by short-course fire, and the U.S. Olympic selection committee will be following closely—a quick preview on who to watch and why.
What Our Editors Used and Loved in May
Win one of our editors' favorites.
Our Favorite Outside+ Perk: Join Us for Free for Hawaii From Home
As part of your membership, you get one free entry to an event each year. Make it our virtual 140.6-mile week-long challenge.
Get to Know Morgan Pearson, the Newest U.S. Olympic Qualifier
In 2017, the pro runner tried Age Group Sprint Nationals—and won. Now Morgan Pearson is a triathlon Olympic qualifier.
Welcome to Outside+
We've streamlined and expanded our membership to serve our readers better. Check out our hand-curated list of benefits you get now with Outside+.
Coaches Share the Worst Triathlon Advice They’ve Heard
From buffets on the bike to panic training, avoid these very dumb things.
Recalled: Katie Zaferes’ 2016 Olympic Waiting Game
Now the top-ranked athlete in the world, Zaferes will once again go after an Olympic berth in Yokohama.
Can Ben Kanute Go from 70.3 Success to a Mixed Relay Olympic Spot?
The 2016 Olympian is trying to prove he deserves a spot on the relay team.
A Day in the Life of Olympic Hopeful Taylor Spivey
A look inside what it takes the make the U.S. Olympic team.
Not Here to Win—As A Transgender Athlete, I Belong in Triathlon
One college triathlete explains why he feels welcomed by his team—and why other athletes like him should be welcomed into the sport too.
Triathlon News and Notes: XTERRA Moves Worlds Date, Rev3 Makes a Comeback, and More
A look at some of the buzz we’ve picked up in the sport over the past seven days.
Jodie Stimpson Shares the Sessions She Used in the Lead-up to Challenge Miami
Britain’s Jodie Stimpson secured her first win in five years with an emotional victory in Challenge Miami in March. With the Olympic dream on the backburner, the 32-year-old shares the sessions that have helped her make the switch to non-drafting racing.
You’ll Want to Know This Rising Triathlon Star From New Zealand
Amelia Watkinson loves exploring the world through triathlon—and it's taking her places.
Beginner Triathlon Training: Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Triathlon
Looking to sign up for your first triathlon? We share everything you need to know to help you have a successful first race.
How to Get Race-Ready in Six Weeks
You enjoyed base training - perhaps a little too much - and now you only have about six weeks to ramp up to your first race of the year. This plan from coach Ryan Bolton is for you.
What We’re Loving This Week: Water Bottles, Trail Shoes, and Boulder Peaks
Here's what our editors and colleagues are using and loving in their real lives right now.
Get Your Race On: Virtual Options for Triathletes
If you're itching to race (we don't blame you), there are plenty of virtual options that will get the competitive juices going before in-person racing returns.
5 Heart-Warming Triathlon Moments to Come Out of 2020
In a year that included so little triathlon action, there were still several stories that left us inspired.
Benchmark A Better You Challenge: Start Run Month With A Test 5K
Run a time trial 5K or a benchmark test set this weekend. Then see how you improve over January.
5 Things We Learned About Triathlon Training in 2020
With less focus on the race calendar we were able to glean some valuable lessons that we'll take into 2021 and beyond.
Triathlete’s Top 20 Articles of 2020
Each December, we look back on the stories that resonated most in the past 365 days. In a year with so little triathlon, 2020's selections carry a (not surprisingly) different tone than prior years.
What We Loved in Tri in 2020
We asked our editors and a few contributors for their favorite things of 2020—what they loved in a crazy year.
Building Better Habits for Triathlon Performance
Evaluate what you're doing well and what you're not.
What We Can Learn From Watching The Pros Race at the PTO Championships
Racing for the first time after months away from competing can be tricky. Here's what we can learn and apply before (hopefully) lining up for a triathlon in 2021.
Virtual Racing May Be The Off-Season Challenge You’re Looking For
Looking for a competitive outlet but don’t want to venture outside? Look no further.
3 Successful Approaches Coaches Have Used To Motivate Triathletes in 2020
Here's how three coaches have kept their triathletes motivated in a time full of uncertainty.
Fueling and Training for the Time-Starved Athlete
You only have a limited amount of time. What are the steps you can take to make sure you’re using that time to train to your best potential?
What We’re Loving This Week: Fleece Jackets, Long-Sleeve Jerseys, and Pelotons
Here's what our editors and staff are using and loving right now—old, new, and random.
Triathlon Helped This Busy Attorney Find Balance
This busy intellectual property attorney doesn’t have the time to train. She makes the time anyway.
Top Tri Towns of 2020: Charlotte, North Carolina
Today we're highlighting the underdog of our picks: Charlotte, North Carolina.
10 Q’s With a Pro: James Cunnama
Today we check in with South Africa's James Cunnama.
10 Q’s With a Pro: Lisa Roberts
Today we check in with the United States' Lisa Roberts.
My First COVID-Era Triathlon: A Test of Body and Mind
Dr. Jim Taylor describes the physical and mental challenges of returning to racing during these strange times.
Join Us For The Hawaii From Home Virtual Tri
In this virtual iron-distance event you have one week to complete the full 140.6—and the chance to win daily raffle prizes.
What We’re Loving: Child Carriers, Pull Buoys, and $600 Watches
Our favorite triathlon-related things—old, new, and random—right now.
What We’re Loving This Week: SUPing, Pull-Up Bars, Chicken Chips, and Strava
Our favorite triathlon-related things—old, new, and random—right now.
10 Q’s With a Pro: Sarah Crowley
Today we check in with Australia's Sarah Crowley.
10 Q’s with a Pro: Matthew Russell
Today we check in with the United States' Matthew Russell.
NCAA Triathlon Prepares for a Very Different Fall Season
As women's collegiate triathlon continues to progress toward full-fledged NCAA status, it faces what will be a very unique fall sports season.
10 Q’s with a Pro: Max Fennell
Today we check in with the United States' Max Fennell.
10 Q’s With A Pro: Chelsea Sodaro
Today we check in with the United States' Chelsea Sodaro.
10 Q’s with a Pro: Matt Hanson
Today we check in with the United States' Matt Hanson.
10 Q’s with a Pro: Lauren Brandon
Today we check in with the United States' Lauren Brandon.
10 Q’s with a Pro: Adam Feigh
Today we check in with Adam Feigh, who—along with his family—has taken on a unique adventure as part of turning pro.
Ask a Trainer: Avoiding Injury When Running More
Q: Due to the restrictions around some other sports, I'm running more than ever. What are some things I can do at home to keep myself injury-free?
Ask A Gear Guru: What’s The Best Safer-At-Home Training Gear?
As restrictions begin to tighten around the world, our guide to the best products to help get you through it all—safely and injury-free.
PROfile: Steal A Training Week from Matt Hanson
This five-time Ironman winner might be the fastest runner in long-course history, but sometimes the most well-designed plans need a team revision.
Who Actually Goes to Triathlon Training Camp Anyway?
Training camp sounds like a great idea—a few days or a week away to just focus on training. But who can actually take the time off to go?
Meet Some of the Triathletes Racing the Olympic Marathon Trials
Nearly 700 athletes will be racing this weekend for a spot on the Olympic marathon team. Among them are a handful of triathletes.
3 European Destinations Perfect for a DIY Training Camp
Make like the pros and jumpstart your season with a camp or DIY adventure in one of these top three training destinations.
Quick Set: 300s And Pull Intervals
A workout from coach Sara McLarty to take to the pool this weekend.
Looking for a Unique (and Affordable) Triathlon Adventure? Head South
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.
6 Rules for Owning the Off-Season
There’s a fine line between recovering well and doing too little.
Parenting and Triathlon: Top Age Groupers Share How They Manage the Balance
National champions share their wisdom for balancing parenting and perspiration.
How to Break Through a Running Plateau
Try a new approach to your training to gain an edge in your next race.
Ask Chris: What Are the Best Triathlon Bags?
We take a look at what makes the best bag for triathletes and run through a few choice picks.
Quick Set: Broken 200s
Coach Sara McLarty provides a workout for you to take to the pool this weekend.