Triathlete

It's time to flip your perspective on the "dreadmill." It offers comfort, safety, injury prevention, and the ability to build your speed. Read the full article at The Upside of Treadmill Running to Increase Speed on Triathlete.

Want to go full send into off-road triathlon? From hand-built forest singletrack to alpine bike-park descents, these ten XTERRA courses will show how far (and how fast) a mountain bike can take you. Read the full article at The Gnarliest Mountain Bike Courses in XTERRA Triathlon on Triathlete.

When the mercury rises, your gut function changes. Learn why heat stress derails your fueling strategy and how to adjust your hydration, electrolytes, and pacing to finish strong. Read the full article at Why Your Perfect Nutrition Plan Falls Apart at 90 Degrees (and How to Pivot) on Triathlete.

Does “experience” impact Kona results? The data says no. Thorsten Radde dives into the math of the 2026 Ironman World Championship pro field and debunks everything you think you know about winning Kona. Read the full article at What Actually Predicts Kona Wins? Our Data Analyst’s Guide to the 2026 Ironman World Championship on Triathlete.

You’ve been training for months and want evidence of your hard work. Here's how to test your pace, speed, and endurance at specific effort levels to accurately gauge your fitness progress. Read the full article at How to Test If You’re Getting Faster on Triathlete.

The 2026 Ironman World Championship start list boasts seven former world champions, and every podium finisher from the last four years (with only one exception). Buckle up. Read the full article at 2026 Ironman World Championship Kona: Pro Start Lists and How to Watch on Triathlete.

In the third race of the women’s T100 World Tour, Julie Derron paced her day to perfection, comfortably taking down a returning Kate Waugh on the run. Read the full article at Julie Derron Takes Pole Position in T100 Tour With Vancouver Masterclass Win on Triathlete.

In a record-breaking, spectator-filled race, Laura Philipp and Jonas Schomburg put on a show to remember, producing two of the fastest Ironman performances in history and showcasing world championship-winning form. Read the full article at Lightning-Fast Ironman Kalmar Wins for Laura Philipp and Jonas Schomburg Preview Exceptional Kona Form on Triathlete.

Don't let the heat of the dog days spoil your training. Use these tips to train safely and effectively through the summer months. Read the full article at The Triathlete’s Guide to Safely (and Effectively) Training in Hot Weather on Triathlete.

Some triathletes are streamlining their race-day nutrition by ditching the gels and chews. Sports dietitian Matt Kadey explains how to master the liquid-only approach for better gut health and peak performance. Read the full article at Is Liquid-Only Fueling the Secret to Your Next Triathlon PR? on Triathlete.

Shake up your midseason training with these expert-approved drills that challenge your body and refresh your mind. Read the full article at Tired of the Same Workout Routines? These Quick Swim, Bike, Run Drills Produce Actual Speed on Triathlete.

Triathletes are discovering that building muscle - not just an aerobic engine - is the secret to racing stronger for longer. Read the full article at The Anti-Aging Magic of Hyrox for Triathletes on Triathlete.

Is a $575 price tag really worth the investment for the perfect fit? We put Regna’s AI-powered tri kit to the test to see if it can finally end the chafing nightmare - and deliver a race-day suit that tall or hard-to-fit athletes can actually count on. Read the full article at I’m Tall, She’s Small – Can This $575 AI-Designed Tri Kit Really Fit Everyone? on Triathlete.

This year's 70.3 worlds will feature an all-star lineup, including Lucy Charles-Barclay, Taylor Knibb, Kristian Blummenfelt, and more. See the full start list and race numbers for the women's and men's pro races, plus how to watch the free livestream. Read the full article at 2026 Ironman 70.3 World Championship: Pro Start Lists and How to Watch on Triathlete.

The Therabot promises effortless, hands-free recovery, but does it deliver? We test the $500 robotic massager to see if its performance matches the sci-fi hype. Read the full article at High-Tech Massage or Overpriced Noise? Our Review of the $500 Therabot Robot Massager on Triathlete.

From his first race on an oversized bike to three titles on the Big Island, Patrick Lange discusses the "full circle" moment of announcing his retirement at the scene of his triathlon debut and what the road ahead looks like as he nears his 40th birthday. Read the full article at Patrick Lange on Turning 40, Retirement, and Returning to His Triathlon Roots on Triathlete.

Racing in the heat can humble even the fittest triathletes. We asked the pros to share their secrets for acclimating, fueling, and pacing your way to a successful race day. Read the full article at Pro Triathletes Share Their Secrets to Racing in the Heat on Triathlete.

When your target race gets canceled, you don't have to pack away your fitness. Here’s how to pivot, adapt, or create your own challenge. Read the full article at My Race Was Canceled. Can I Do It On My Own Anyway? on Triathlete.

This debut carbon-plated racing shoe goes straight to the front of the pack Read the full article at First Look: Topo Athletic Specter Elite on Triathlete.

From Kona's lava fields to Paris's midday sun, we revisit the most brutal, sweat-soaked races in triathlon history where the climate was the toughest competitor. Read the full article at The Hottest Triathlon World Championship Races in History on Triathlete.