mental health

New data explores the complex links between your apps, mental fatigue, and athletic performance.

We know rest is good. So why are triathletes so bad at it? A hard look at the underlying psychological factors that keep us training - even when we shouldn't.

"Stop and smell the flowers" isn't usually something included in triathlon workouts - but maybe it should be.

As the number of Americans belonging to a house of worship declines, some athletes are finding a new sense of spirituality in swim, bike, and run.

A new study looks at the reasons why triathletes buy the gear they do - and it has very little to do with it being the "best." Mental health researcher Jill Colangelo explains how anxiety and superstition fuel gear purchases (and how to make smart, rational decisions before your next race).

You might think you *need* to train seven days a week. You don't, explains mental health researcher Jill Colangelo.

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

Turkey trots are supposed to be fun - not punishment for eating.

The International Olympic Committee just came out with an update on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (shortened to REDs or RED-S) - and endurance athletes are firmly in their crosshairs.

Dr. Cory Nyamora breaks down research that compares the effectiveness of exercise vs. antidepressant medication in treating mental health issues.

Your HRV can be a helpful indicator for several trends in your training. It can also predict an oncoming decrease in mental wellness. Here’s what we know.

Our basic biology can steer us toward bad habits and compulsive behavior. Overcoming these pitfalls requires effort and discipline.

Jeanni Metzler took 18 months away from professional racing after a debilitating battle with anxiety and depression—and the key to her recovery came from the most unexpected of places.

Studies show anywhere from 20 to 41 percent of triathletes are addicted to exercise - and that's not necessarily a good thing.

There's no shortage of triathletes in their 40s and 50s - but is triathlon really the clichéd midlife crisis, or something else entirely?

Research suggests that we might be missing out on powerful mental health benefits by choosing to train indoors versus natural outdoor environments.

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.

Scientifically, we know that more pain doesn't always equal more gain, but why exactly are triathletes wired to think that suffering is the best measure of success?

Whether we like it or not, physical effort is only one part of the HRV equation. The mental side of HRV—and how we actually think about it—plays a huge role.

Lucy Charles-Barclay, Jan Frodeno, and Alistair Brownlee have been sidelined. So have many age-groupers. As racing returns from pandemic lockdowns, triathletes are experiencing higher rates of injury. What gives?

“If I hadn’t found swimming, biking, and running, I’d probably be pretty sick right now–if I was still alive."

Many athletes use their workouts as a way to work out their anxiety, but the effects might be temporary. Use these expert-approved tips for training to banish anxiety for the long haul.

Research shows some athletes use gear purchases to compensate for feelings of insecurity—and this behavior is more common than most triathletes would like to admit.

Understanding the cycles of training can help you take a big-picture approach to your season—and prevent burnout as you approach your “A” race.

Stress is necessary for growth, but too much stress can impede your progress. Here’s how to find (and stay in) your stress sweet spot for optimal performance.

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.

Whether it's stress from work, home, or training (or all three), your body feels the effects.

Coaches are in a unique position to notice when the athlete is showing signs of disordered eating, and help them to make better decisions.

Using an elite athlete’s body as inspiration for your own physique goals is not only superficial, but self-defeating.

Research shows your swim, bike, and run training is just as good for the brain as it is the body. Dr. Daya Grant breaks down the science of your brain on triathlon.

While any physical activity has stress-relieving benefits, triathlon offers additional life skills.

Do you feel like you wake up with no real direction for your training? Instead of deciding on what to do, do you find yourself doing nothing more often than doing something? You're not alone.

Exercise is not punishment for eating. So why do we keep buying in to the idea that certain foods need to be burned off with extra training?

A new study shows just 30 minutes of exercise can help shake off cognitive fatigue.

“It wasn’t easy to admit that my idea of a perfect athlete’s diet was actually wrecking me.”

Fatigue and heavy legs aren't the only sign of overtraining. These behavioral red flags can also signal something's up.

Is there a special quality shared by top athletes who triumph over great challenges? And can anyone acquire it?

Help is on the way.

How science is bridging the gap between physical and mental health.

How to make the best of a bad situation, whether in training, competition, or life.

The neuroscience of running’s calming effects—and how to enhance them.