In its modern-day form of swim, bike, and run, the triathlon has become an increasingly popular event for anyone wanting to test their fitness level. Now marked the gold standard in multisport events, ...

“As I made my comeback to climbing, I… fell back in love with swimming, since it was at times the only form of exercise I could complete,” DiGuilian said. “An IRONMAN felt like a new fun challenge.” ...

Craving a new challenge? Try a triathlon, which incorporates swimming, biking and running all in one race. With more than 3.5 million participants worldwide, triathlons are more about personal goals ...

Here's a no-brainer: when you add swimming and cycling sessions to your training, you need to adjust your running schedule. More specifically, as you make room for these new sports in your training, ...

One of the best distances in triathlon is the sprint—that's a 750-meter swim, a 12- to 15-mile bike ride, and a 5K run. It's especially great if your'e a weekend warrior with less than an hour a day ...

Full disclosure: Experts recommend training for at least eight to 12 weeks before doing a sprint tri (if you have the time, try this plan). But despite my concerns about signing up for the Iron Girl ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. If you only do one of ...

As strange as it sounds to nonendurance junkies, the most addictive element of triathlon is how fun the races are. The simple thrill of racing three different ways in a morning is hard to fully ...