Triathlete Magazine

What you feed your microbiome could directly impact how you perform on race day. A new study comparing high-carbohydrate and high-protein diets offers fresh insight into the connection between gut health and endurance performance. Read the full breakdown at the link in the comments.

What does a national championship look like when it's hosted by a truly homegrown race? From local volunteers, family-style hospitality, and racing for a cause, the Patriot Half looks to bring a different feel to one of the sport's biggest weekends in the U.S.
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Rico Bogen Takes Down the Field With Bike Master Class to Claim Back-to-Back San Francisco T100 Victories

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.

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For years, triathletes chased the smallest number on the scale. Now, some of the sport's biggest names are proving that being properly fueled may be the real performance advantage. Hit the link in the comments to see why the perfect race weight number myth is finally being eradicated.

A snippet from the author, Marni Sumbal: “Reducing athletic success to leanness alone is both scientifically incomplete and potentially harmful, especially since athletes can appear outwardly ‘fit’ while physiologically underfueled.”

Looking to have your best Ironman yet in 2026?
This time-conscious, periodized plan from experienced coach Matt Fitzgerald will help you maximize each session while balancing time with family and work.
Every workout is detailed for every week; nothing is left to guesswork.
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Is your body really as young as you feel, or older than your birthday says? We brought in an expert to explain how triathlon training can impact your biological age - and what that might mean for longevity.
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Solveig Løvseth Holds Off Laura Philipp to Win Ironman European Championship in Hamburg

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.

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The Fiercely Independent New England Triathlon Hosting the 2026 Long-Course National Championship

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 more in the comments.

The Fiercely Independent New England Triathlon Hosting the 2026 Long-Course National Championship 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.

Pro Triathletes Are Redefining Race Weight to Prove That Fueled is Fast

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 more in the comments.

Pro Triathletes Are Redefining Race Weight to Prove That Fueled is Fast 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.

Solveig Løvseth Holds Off Laura Philipp to Win Ironman European Championship in Hamburg

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 more in the comments.

Solveig Løvseth Holds Off Laura Philipp to Win Ironman European Championship in Hamburg 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.