Sometimes the standard swim, bike, and run distances and format feel a little…stale. Fortunately there are some wacky, dirty, and downright weird multisport events to help jumpstart your tri mojo.
Get off-road and get dirty with our guide to XTERRA and off-road triathlon.
After an off-road multisport career that has spanned nearly two decades, XTERRA legend Josiah Middaugh is finally ready to transition away from racing.
Doing a self-supported “adventure tri” is a good way to get your kicks without entry fees or crowds. We’ll tell you how.
Off-road is a whole different fallgame—err, ballgame. Here’s how to prep your brain for success.
Trail shoes differ from your road variety on a few key points.
“In mountain biking, the bikes are heavier, the hills are steeper, you’re pinning it the entire way—it’s the perfect strength and power training for triathletes.”
Running trails will reinvigorate your routine—and make you stronger. Here’s how to make the switch from pavement to pure happiness.
If you're ready to trade the pavement for the trails, study up on these three nutritional differences.
The best “bang for your buck” training for long-course athletes making the switch to dirt is lactate tolerance training.
For Flora Duffy, XTERRA racing is a big part of her success as an ITU competitor, and vice versa.
Spain's Ruben Ruzafa was named world champion for the second consecutive year, while Bermuda's Fora Duffy earned the gold for the first time.
Taking to the trails this year? Check out our favorite off-road gear for triathletes.
An Xterra newbie shares things he learned that will save you from some of the first-timer pitfalls when you’re ready to make the leap.
Mix up your training and racing by taking to the trails–here’s how to make the most of your off-road foray.
I want to mix up my 2012 racing schedule. How easy is it to make the leap to Xterra?
South Africa's Conrad Stoltz earned his fourth victory at the XTERRA World Championships, while XTERRA veteran Shonny Vanlandingham of the United States upset Julie Dibens to take her first world title.
XTERRA veterans Conrad Stoltz and Shonny Vanlandingham won the XTERRA East Champion in Richmond, Va. on Sunday.
Conrad Stoltz, 37, of South Africa and Shonny Vanlandingham, 42, of the United States won the 13th annual XTERRA East Championship in Richmond, Va. today.
Xterra star Melanie McQuaid provides wobble board exercises to help you improve your stability and avoid injuries on the uneven trails.
A preview of this weekend's men's race at the Xterra West Championship in Las Vegas, Nev.
Xterra pro Dan Ugo provides three tips for making a successful transition to the off-road world.
South Africa's Conrad Stoltz won the Xterra Buffelspoort triathlon in preparation for this weekend's Xterra South Africa Championship.
South Africa’s Conrad Stoltz dominated from early on in the bike, while the United States’ Shonny Vanlandingham overtook three-time defending champion Julie Dibens of Great Britain to take the XTERRA World Championship
The 2010 XTERRA World Championships are set to take place Sunday, Oct. 24 at the Makena Beach & Golf Resort in Maui, Hawaii, with pros vying for the title and the share of $105,000 of prize money.
Now in its 12th year, the XTERRA U.S. Pro Series is a showcase for the best off-road triathletes in the nation and world, and rewards the most consistent performers over the course of the season with the lion's share of a $60,000 prize purse.
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