Triathlon

Training for an IRONMAN means preparing your body to swim 3.8 km, cycle 180 km and run a full 42.2 km marathon in the same day. For a first-time athlete, that usually requires several months of structured training across all three disciplines, with recovery, strength work and nutrition practice fitted around everyday life. Knowing how long to allow and where to place the biggest sessions makes that commitment far easier to manage.

Looking for the best women’s triathlon swimsuit? Discover how to choose triathlon swimwear that fits well, lasts longer in chlorine and performs in open water.

Challenge Roth sits high up on the list of races long-distance triathletes talk about for years before they finally stand on the start line. The roads are lined six and seven deep in places, the Solarer Berg climb turns into a tunnel of noise and the finish stadium in Roth stays full long after dark. Even riders who have raced Kona, Nice or Hamburg still talk about Roth in a different tone.

Strength training for triathletes is functional resistance training that improves force production, posture, joint stability and fatigue resistance across the swim, bike and run without aiming to add unnecessary muscle mass. The goal isn’t to get bigger. It’s to become stronger, more durable and more efficient across all three disciplines.

Prepare smarter for your next bike race or triathlon. Learn what to eat the day before to maximize energy, support digestion and avoid pitfalls so you can start strong and race with confidence.

If you're doing your first triathlon or trying to shave minutes off your next IRONMAN, your wetsuit choice can make a big difference in your swim. With so many options available - each claiming to be fast, warm, flexible, and buoyant - choosing the right one is no easy task.

Thinking about your first triathlon? Learn what to expect, how to train and how to choose the right race with simple, practical advice to help you get started with confidence.

A tri suit is a one-piece outfit designed for swimming, cycling, and running without changing. It makes your life a whole lot easier on race day, simplifying things so that your transitions remain streamlined. In essence, your race will be less complicated without needing to make unnecessary decisions.

For most beginners, what to wear for a triathlon is simple: a tri suit is the easiest all-in-one option because it works for the swim, bike and run without needing a full clothing change.