The Super League Triathlon Championship Series, the fastest and arguably the most exciting event in the sport, makes its return early next month. The full list of 40 athletes taking part will be announced shortly and next week will see them assigned to their teams when the draft is made. Heading into that here are … Read more
“], “filter”: { “nextExceptions”: “img, blockquote, div”, “nextContainsExceptions”: “img, blockquote”} }”> For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps, >”,”name”:”in-content-cta”,”type”:”link “}}”>sign up for Outside+. When it comes to recovery methods, some athletes go for the sharpest tool possible: needles. Once the … Read more
Shin splints and stress fractures are common injuries among athletes, especially endurance athletes. But how do you know which one you’re suffering with? Here we explain the differences between the two, plus how to prevent and treat them. Shin splints vs stress fractures: what’s the difference? A shin splint or medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) … Read more
Born in the early 1970s at the San Diego Track Club, modern triathlon has grown enormously over a short period of time into a variety of popular formats. There are now thought to be around 100,000 active participants in the UK alone, where it’s one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports. We’re not bad at it … Read more
It’s not uncommon for runners to constantly want more. A new PR, a longer distance, a more challenging route. Let’s just say we become a bit addicted or, better yet, obsessed with running. Once we’ve mastered our 5k, 10k, and half-marathon, the next natural step is, yes, you guessed it, a marathon! Whether it’s your … Read more
“], “filter”: { “nextExceptions”: “img, blockquote, div”, “nextContainsExceptions”: “img, blockquote”} }”> For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps, >”,”name”:”in-content-cta”,”type”:”link “}}”>sign up for Outside+. Are you an up-with-the-sun, “early bird gets the worm” kind of athlete? Or do you prefer an … Read more
“], “filter”: { “nextExceptions”: “img, blockquote, div”, “nextContainsExceptions”: “img, blockquote”} }”> For access to all of our training, gear, and race coverage, plus exclusive training plans, FinisherPix photos, event discounts, and GPS apps, >”,”name”:”in-content-cta”,”type”:”link “}}”>sign up for Outside+. If you’re a new triathlete, you might be wondering which is better: a road bike or a … Read more
Aside from the 5k, the half marathon is the most popular race distance worldwide, with 2.1 million participants in 2018, according to the International Institute of Sports Medicine. Many runners gravitate towards the half marathon because it’s a nice sweet spot between the shorter distances like the 5k and 10k and the unforgiving and time-consuming … Read more
Jim Walmsley had a pretty awesome week. He was named Ultrarunner of the Year for the third year straight, he celebrated his birthday, then he lined up at the Houston Half Marathon and clicked off just over 13 road miles at 4:52 pace, earning him a qualifier to the Olympic Trials in Atlanta. Over the … Read more
We often look at 5k, 10k, half marathon, and marathon times, trying to figure out what a “good” time is and maybe even if we fit into that category. Today, we will take a look at what is perceived as a “good” mile time and where we stand in comparison. This is a tricky topic … Read more