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Race news, gear reviews and training guides from the endurance world.

Triathlete crossing the finish line with arms raised
Triathlon

Maja Stage Nielsen Retires From Triathlon

Danish pro Maja Stage Nielsen has retired from triathlon after more than a decade racing full distance, citing a lost race mode.

Runner checking a GPS sports watch mid-run
Multisport News

COROS Replaces Watches Bricked by Firmware Update

A May 2026 firmware update is bricking some COROS watches days after installing. COROS has confirmed it will replace the affected devices.

Runner on a tree-lined path where GPS signal is hardest to hold
Triathlon

Pixel Watch 5: The Most Accurate GPS Yet, Not in the Water

Google’s Pixel Watch 5 corrects GPS tracks after the workout, beating Garmin and Apple in New York testing, but the fix skips open water swimming.

Triathlete running in heat on a hot course
Triathlon

Jason West Wins IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California

Jason West and Grace Alexander took the first titles at the new Redding race, and Sam Long moved to 14-12 in his long series against Lionel Sanders.

Professional field racing hard on the bike leg
Triathlon

Geens and Derron Win T100 Vancouver

Jelle Geens ran down Marten Van Riel and Julie Derron took back 48 seconds on Kate Waugh at the first T100 race in Vancouver.

Lone open water swimmer in green water with a city behind
Triathlon

IRONMAN Leeds Cuts the Swim After Algae Bloom

IRONMAN Leeds cancelled its swim leg after blue-green algae readings above the safety threshold at Waterloo Lake, on advice from UK health authorities.

Clip-on aero bars mounted on a road bike handlebar
Cycling

Clip-On Aero Bars: Get Aero Without a TT Bike

Clip-on aero bars bolt onto a road bike for under 200 PLN. How to choose adjustable bars and set them up before your first ride.

Cyclist's lower legs and feet turning the pedals
Cycling

Aero Socks: How Many Watts They Actually Save

Aero socks promise free watts for cheap. Here is what lab tests versus real-world speeds actually show, and what to buy.

T100 Vancouver 2026 women's start list preview
Triathlon

T100 Vancouver 2026: Siffert, Taylor-Brown and Waugh Return

Twenty of the world’s best women race T100 Vancouver for Race to Qatar points and a $275,000 purse, led by Simmonds, Siffert, Taylor-Brown and Waugh.

Triathletes treading water at a deep water swim start before a race
Swim

Deep Water Start: A Guide to the First 200 Metres

How to line up, wait upright, survive the chaos and start drafting in the first 200 metres of an open water triathlon swim.

Marathon runner settling into a steady pace
Triathlon

Run-Walk Pacing for an IRONMAN Marathon

Walk before you have to and you finish the IRONMAN marathon faster. How to build an aid-station run-walk pattern and hold pace with three metrics.

Iron-rich fruit and vegetables arranged in a frame
Triathlon

Low Ferritin Is Quietly Stealing Your Watts

Standard lab ranges miss the iron deficiency that actually limits endurance performance. What ferritin level to target, and how to fix it.