How to Qualify for the Kona Ironman World Championship

Would you like to qualify for one of the world's toughest races? Learn how a mix of skill, luck and dogged determination can get you in.

By IRONMAN

When Should You Buy New Running Shoes?

Changing your running shoes after 300 to 500 miles has been the standard since 1985. But after the barefoot and submaximal shoe movements, has the ...

By LAVA Magazine

Has Science Found Your Optimal Aero Position?

Conventional wisdom among coaches and triathlon bike fitters is that hip angle trumps all when racing in the TT position. But a new study from the ...

By Jim Gourley

The Benefits of Hiring a Triathlon Coach

Whether you're preparing for a sprint triathlon or an Ironman, training for three disciplines can be overwhelming. Here's why you should consider h...

By Mackenzie Lobby Havey

Triathlon Training: How Much Should You Be Running?

Avoiding injury can be difficult when training for a triathlon. To be safe, ask yourself if you fall into any of these categories before you decide...

By IRONMAN

The World's Toughest Triathlons

The toughest triathlons in the world also happen to have some of the best scenery. It's not wonder since difficult routes often mean steep climbs a...

By Michelle Valenti

How Draft-Legal Races Could Change the Way You Train

The International Triathlon Union announced that the 2016 Sprint Distance World Championships would become a draft-legal event for age groupers. Th...

By Jim Gourley

4 Tips and Drills for Sighting During an Open Water Swim

For a new swimmer, sighting in the open water can be a real challenge. Learn how to adjust your stroke and keep your momentum with this four tips a...

By LAVA Magazine