Triathlete

At Supertri Blenheim Palace, the three-time Olympic medalist took on the Weekend Warrior challenge alongside age-groupers, including many first-timers. Less than halfway into the event, he was already wondering whether he could finish. Read the full article at Jonny Brownlee Raced 10 Sprint Triathlons in 2 Days. Here’s How He Did It. on Triathlete.

In an era of corporate giants, this fiercely independent, homegrown 70.3 race in Freetown, Massachusetts, has been selected to host the 2026 USA Triathlon Long Course National Championship, offering competitors a truly local, athlete-first experience. Read the full article at The Homegrown Patriot Half Will Crown the 2026 Long Course National Champions on Triathlete.

The decades-long quest for an ideal “race weight” has often devolved into dangerous underfueling. Now, elite triathletes are ditching the scale, prioritizing health and fuel to prove that power and speed belong to all body types. Read the full article at The Race Weight Myth is Dead: Why Being Fueled is the New Gold Standard for Triathletes on Triathlete.

It came down to the very end in Hamburg, with twists, turns, and challenging weather reshuffling the top five throughout the race as Solveig Løvseth narrowly held off Laura Philipp despite admitting afterward she wasn't sure she would even make it to the finish. Read the full article at Solveig Løvseth Holds Off Laura Philipp to Win Ironman European Championship in Hamburg on Triathlete.

Germany's Rico Bogen rode away from the field to take the T100 title over countryman Lasse Nygaard Priester and New Zealand's Hayden Wilde. Read the full article at Rico Bogen Takes Down the Field With Bike Master Class to Claim Back-to-Back San Francisco T100 Victories on Triathlete.

A custom cockpit, a brand-new disc wheel, and a stark black-and-white setup on his Felt IA 2.0 highlights Justin Riele’s return to racing at San Francisco T100. Read the full article at Bespoke & Unreleased: Justin Riele’s Felt IA 2.0 on Triathlete.

Ironman’s competition rules prohibit religious and political propaganda, yet its own social media account recently promoted a racer carrying a religious flag across the finish line. We dig into the facts around the controversy. Read the full article at Is Ironman’s “No Propaganda” Rule Just a Suggestion? on Triathlete.

This silver-bullet move lets athletes move more efficiently and powerfully. Read the full article at The Single Most Important Strength Training Move for Triathletes on Triathlete.

New data reveals that the widely used weight-loss drugs GLP-1 receptor agonists are associated with a significantly increased risk of serious tendon injuries - a concerning finding for endurance athletes using the medication, says Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff. Read the full article at GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Increased Risk of Tendon Injury in Athletes on Triathlete.

The major storyline to watch at Ironman Hamburg is Laura Philipp vs. Solveig Løvseth. While Philipp is a past winner and holds the fastest women's marathon on the course, the 2025 Ironman World Champion will likely be right on her heels, says Trirating.com expert Thorsten Radde. Read the full article at A Look at the Most Likely Podium Competitors at 2026 Ironman Hamburg on Triathlete.

After a 2025 race that ended with triathlete Jose Perez paralyzed, a gross negligence lawsuit, and new owners, the 2026 edition of the iconic Escape From Alcatraz triathlon will go off this weekend. What’s changed - and is it safe to race? Read the full article at New Owners, Same Questions on Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Swim Safety on Triathlete.

The super shoe debate moves beyond speed: World champion Kristian Blummenfelt says the shoes enable more frequent, intense training, but research suggests any performance edge comes with record costs and new injury patterns for the average triathlete. Read the full article at How Super Shoes Made Triathlon Faster (and More Injurious) on Triathlete.

And you don't even need to stand up. Read the full article at 10-Minute Morning Yoga to Release That Nagging Tightness in Your Back on Triathlete.

From swimskins to carbon shoes, our editors get candid about the gear they love, hate, and love to hate. Add your thoughts via polling. Read the full article at Love It or Leave It: The Ultimate Triathlon Gear Debate on Triathlete.

Is the future of U.S. full-distance racing in doubt? Can a simple breath fix solve your race-day performance problems? Columnist Tim Heming dives into the tri topics we were all talking about in May 2026. Read the full article at May’s Tri Takeaways: Is 70.3 Worlds Qualifying Now Tougher Than Kona? on Triathlete.

If you want to see improvements in your training, you can’t just go out and swim, bike, and run. Each workout should have a purpose, and knowing your training zones can help you get there. Read the full article at The Complete Guide To Setting Your Triathlon Training Zones on Triathlete.

19-year-old Lucas Wright is simultaneously navigating the technical demands of XTERRA, the rapid speed of draft-legal racing, and a collegiate schedule that forces him to constantly adjust his training, equipment, and mindset. Read the full article at Lucas Wright: Navigating the Triple Crossover of XTERRA, Draft-Legal, and Collegiate Triathlon on Triathlete.

Two expert coaches share some simple exercises that build the strength and stability triathletes need to stop surviving the swim and start racing it. Read the full article at The 8-Minute Shoulder Routine That Will Transform Your Swim on Triathlete.

The cost and inconvenience of a professional bike fit often lead triathletes to skip it. We put three top AI fitting apps - MyVeloFit, BikeFit IA, and MyBikeFitting - to the test against a professional assessment to see if these digital solutions can truly measure up. Read the full article at We Compared 3 Top AI Bike Fit Apps to a Professional Fit – Here’s what Triathletes Need to Know on Triathlete.

Training didn't go the way you planned and now you're not as prepared as you'd hope. Should you still race that triathlon, or is it better to pull the plug? We've got questions (and answers) to guide you. Read the full article at I Didn’t Train Enough. Can I Still Race My Upcoming Triathlon? on Triathlete.