Jesse Thomas

In a final Triathlife column, Jesse Thomas explains why he's 'officially' retiring and looks back on his favorite moments during his career.

What starts out as a joke becomes official, as the six-time Wildflower champ looks back on a successful career.

Six-time Wildflower Champion Jesse Thomas' voice cracked at his finish line interview.

CRAZY ASS FANS. That was hard.

Sometimes after a disappointing race, a better one might be right around the corner.

I’m on a plane to Augusta 70.3, with less than four weeks to go to Kona!

Today I’m going to talk about two things: 70.3 Worlds this weekend and my pacing and hydration/nutrition strategies.

In a weekly series leading up to the Ironman World Championship the 140.6 champ will address training, racing, nutrition, mental prep, and gear.

Just say no to the puppy.

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to sell a kidney to race a triathlon.

American Jesse Thomas shares his impressions of his first time racing the Ironman World Championship.

American Jesse Thomas will tackle the Ironman World Championship for the first time on Saturday aboard this Dimond Marquise.

American professionals Jesse Thomas and Meredith Kessler share their pre- and post-race meals, nutrition strategies, lessons from the sport and more!

Jesse Thomas used to think Kona was crazy. He still does. But this year he’ll join the crazy—on his own terms.

Jesse Thomas shares triathlon lessons from his two-year-old.

American Jesse Thomas used 70.3 Santa Cruz as a last chance to test the racing legs ahead of his first Kona attempt.

Jesse Thomas on how he overcame an unhealthy, unhappy obsession to realize sustainable health and performance.

Jesse Thomas shares tips, tricks and techniques to make pool time tolerable.

Pro Jesse Thomas on the importance of the pre-race routine.

Jesse Thomas on his suggestion that, as a triathlon collective, we kill the phrase “race report” and instead write “race stories.”

Americans Jesse Thomas and Liz Lyles were impressive at the 34th running of the Wildflower Long Course Triathlon.

Jesse Thomas earned his sixth-straight win, while Liz Lyles started a streak of her own by defending her 2015 title.

Americans Jesse Thomas and Liz Lyles return to the Wildflower Festival weekend to defend their long course titles.

Pro Jesse Thomas recalls his first triathlon and shares his advice for making your first race as simple, friendly and inviting as possible.

Or, how to rebound after a major bummer.

Jesse Thomas shares some of the best things he's learned from the people he trains and races against.

Things that suck about triathlon—and what to do about it.

Jesse Thomas earned an Ironman title in his first attempt at the distance, while Anja Baranek dominated the women's race.

American professional triathlete Jesse Thomas will compete in his first Ironman race this Sunday, Sept. 13 at Ironman Wales.

American pro Jesse Thomas has been in Austria for about a week and shared his ride around the majority of the race's bike course.

If you want to take two steps forward in triathlon, you might want to consider that one step back.

See triathletes Angela Naeth and Jesse Thomas undergo extreme testing to maximize human performance.

Wildflower was Thomas' second time racing on his new Dimond triathlon bike.

Jesse Thomas took his fifth victory in a row at the Wildflower Long Course Triathlon on Saturday.

Jesse Thomas got his fifth-straight victory at Wildflower, while fellow American Liz Lyles edged out Heather Jackson.

Pro Jesse Thomas writes about the realization that family balance needs to be just as important as the pursuit of triathlon.

There’s more to triathlon than the M-dot, writes Jesse Thomas.

This sport has always been at the forefront of gear innovation. But there’s room for even bigger thinking, writes Jesse Thomas.

When approached appropriately, a camp can give you some awesome physical and mental benefits.

Jesse Thomas takes us behind the curtain of the sometimes glamorous but mostly not-so-glitzy triathlon life.

Jesse Thomas and Heather Jackson will each attempt to keep their unprecedented streaks at Wildflower going in 2015.

When things don’t go to plan, remember that you can only do what you can do.

Everything you ever wanted to know about triathlon in one article!

The four-time Wildflower champ recommends pairing up with a training partner to push one another through this tough effort.

Make packing for a race (otherwise known as ‘hell on earth’) less stressful with a few simple tips.

Some of the most ill-advised counsel Jesse Thomas has ever heard to swim, bike and run faster.

The surprising place Jesse Thomas found his biggest aero savings.

Americans Jesse Thomas and Meredith Kessler were each strong across swim, bike and run and earned the victories.

The race served as a preview of sorts for this year’s Ironman 70.3 World Championship, which will take place on Sept. 7.

Professional triathlete Jesse Thomas writes about acknowledging the worst-case-scenario fear when it comes to injury.

American Jesse Thomas chats moments after earning his fourth-straight victory at the Wildflower Long Course Triathlon.

Americans Jesse Thomas and Heather Jackson have become the King and Queen of Wildflower. Look back on their 2014 victories.

Jesse Thomas overcame a tough year to claim his fourth-straight Wildflower victory, while Heather Jackson made it three in a row.

A look at the gear the pros rode at Saturday's Wildflower Long Course Triathlon.

Three-time Wildflower winner, and Triathlete contributor Jesse Thomas provides a guide for triathletes using Strava.

Jesse Thomas shares the most important do’s and don’ts of supporting a triathlete.

Jesse Thomas' three-step plan to conquering all the stuff you suck at.

We profile three top professionals who have created thriving businesses borne of needs that each experienced as they pursued their dreams.

Honest advice for avoiding common mistakes in your first triathlon from Jesse Thomas.

Editor-in-Chief Julia Polloreno traveled to the Pearl Izumi headquarters in Louisville, Colo. to hang out with Pearl Izumi pro team members.

Jesse Thomas writes about returning to training after a hiatus, and discovers it’s not as easy as it seems.

How to adjust your Triathlife during your next family get-together.

A group of professional triathletes aims to change the face of men’s health.

Pro triathlete Jesse Thomas shares his personal gear/services/stuff checklist for balancing a crazy life.

Jesse Thomas shares lessons learned in the new world of Daddyland.

Check out Aaron Hersh's author page.

Wish you were in Kona? Get a taste of life on the Big Island during the days leading up to the race.

Jesse Thomas' eight steps to dealing with being sidelined by injury.

Believe in the power of saying weird crap inside your brain.

Struggling to juggle your career with time for family and training? Jesse Thomas provides six tips for keeping a healthy balance.

Since his first Wildflower win, the Oregonian has developed into one of the strongest Americans (and runners) on the 70.3 and Rev3 circuits.

Jesse Thomas introduces you to the Get Screwed Fund.

The three-time Wildflower champion and dad-to-be will halt his season to recover from navicular stress fracture surgery.

Lessons from Jesse Thomas' stumbling journey through the world of sponsorship.

Jesse Thomas has gone from a relatively unknown pro to a Wildflower legend.

Three-time Wildflower champion Jesse Thomas has made these eight key modifications to his Specialized Shiv.

Both defending champions took home wins at the Wildflower Long Course Triathlon today.

Your look is about to be immortalized in the one, the only, Race Photo.

American Jesse Thomas was overtaken by eventual race winner Andy Potts just before the Ironman 70.3 California finish chute.

(Or at least like professional triathlete Jesse Thomas.)

An unscientific calculation of the triathlon cool quotient from professional triathlete Jesse Thomas.

Tips and tactics for making the most of this all-important phase.

‘Tis the off-season and you know what that means: It’s time to answer the FAQs from your non-triathlete family members.

We all know resting is important. So why is it so hard to do?

The inaugural Rev3 Florida in Venice Beach was turned into a duathlon due to a strong rip tide.

Pro strategies for conquering race anxiety and unleashing your true potential.

The best training a couple of months before a big race might be little to none at all.

You’ve heard the triumphs of the 70.3 World Championship, but here are some of the tribulations that affected pre-race favorites.

Jesse Thomas will look to erase the memory of a disappointing performance at the 2011 Ironman 70.3 World Champs.