Sarah Wassner Flynn

Sarah Wassner Flynn is an award-winning writer and longtime contributor to Triathlete. An avid (and sometimes competitive) runner and high school track coach, she is also the author of several National Geographic nonfiction books, including the 2023 release Not-So-Common Cents.

Latest Stories

Training

Why Endurance Athletes are Turning to Hyrox for Longevity

Triathletes are discovering that building muscle - not just an aerobic engine - is the secret to racing stronger for longer.

August 12, 2026

Training

The Hotter, the Better: Pro Tips for Triathletes on Beating the Heat

Racing in the heat can humble even the fittest triathletes. We asked the pros to share their secrets for acclimating, fueling, and pacing your way to a successful race day.

August 6, 2026

News

The Survivor’s Spirit: Inside the 40-Year Legacy of the SOS Triathlon

From a lifeguard's training spark to a legendary point-to-point endurance challenge, the Davis family looks back on 40 years of the Survival of the Shawangunks triathlon.

July 21, 2026

Culture

We’re All in Denial About Exercise Addiction. That’s Really Bad.

While endurance sports praise relentless drive, that same mindset can mask a deeper struggle. Three experts discuss the warning signs of exercise addiction and how to refine your relationship with training.

June 25, 2026

Training

Do You Panic in Open Water? Here Are 3 Ways to Stay Calm

Adding a few simple steps to your training could help you avoid panic when swimming in open water. Get tips from Olympic coach Paul Asmuth.

June 18, 2026

People

“I Felt Like a Failure”: 3 Triathletes Share the Emotional Cost of a DNF

If the medal isn’t around your neck, what exactly did you take home from the race? For these three triathletes, a DNF meant something more valuable than a finish: lessons in resilience, perspective, and identity beyond performance.

May 26, 2026

News

A GPS Artist’s Secrets For Turning Your Ride or Run Into a Miles-Wide Masterpiece

What started as a happy accident for Australian ultra-runner Peter Mitchell has evolved into a global creative pursuit where miles become massive, intricate masterpieces. The "GPS Art Guru" shares his secrets for how you can use your next run or ride to map out your own unique, miles-wide artwork.

May 6, 2026

People

"I'm Still an Alpha": Normann Stadler on His Unexpected Kona Comeback

The two-time Ironman world champion will return to the Big Island this fall to rewrite the ending to his triathlon career.

April 13, 2026

News

Should Triathletes Stop Training During Fertility Treatments?

For triathletes, whose identities are built on pushing their bodies to the limit, in vitro fertilization (IVF) demands a radical change in their relationship with training. Pros Alice Alberts and Lisa Norden, along with fertility experts, discuss the physical toll and mental stress of deciding when (or if) to stop training to maximize their chances of starting a family.

April 8, 2026

News

After Years of Setbacks, Triathlon Returns to New York City in 2026

A new race organizer is bringing the New York City Triathlon back to the streets of Manhattan - this time, as the Big Apple Triathlon. Learn what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and why there’s a 1,500-meter swim for everyone (even the sprint racers).

March 11, 20261

People

365 Days, 365 Triathlons, and a Record-Setting Experiment in Endurance

The Finnish triathlete’s feat earned him a Guinness World Record. We asked him why.

February 23, 20261

Training

Four Experts Reveal 2026's Triathlon Training Trends

Prominent triathlon coaches weigh in on the tools and tech set to take off this year and beyond.

January 22, 2026

News

Jill Walker Has Done Every Ironman. She Ranks Them All.

Looking for the perfect Ironman race? Meet Jill Walker, your ultimate guide. As a 100-time Ironman finisher, this age-grouper has the insider information you need to help you choose the best Ironman race for you.

January 15, 20261

News

Can Triathlon Shake Its Elitist Reputation?

Brazil’s recent triathlon boom has once again brought the sport to a reckoning with privilege and inequality - one that feels all too familiar to triathletes and race directors around the world.

December 16, 20256

Training

The Marathon PRs of Pro Triathletes

Being a good triathlete doesn't always mean you'll be a good runner — but there are some pros who have turned in top marathon times.

December 9, 2025

News

This Age-Grouper’s Bike Had a Fast Split at 70.3 Worlds - It Just Raced Without Her

Age-grouper Carey Cribb sacrificed her own race - and her bike - to help a fellow athlete at 70.3 Worlds in Marbella.

December 3, 20252

News

These 5 Remarkable Athletes Are Set to Conquer the Ultraman World Championships

What drives a triathlete to race double the distance of an Ironman? We talked to five Ultraman World Championships competitors to find out.

November 25, 2025

Culture

Recalled: Ultraman’s (Very) Long and Storied History

One race is more “more” than the rest: Ultraman has existed in the farthest realm of multisport for more than 40 years.

November 24, 2025

News

The Woman Who Accidentally Completed 100 Ironman Triathlons (And Counting)

This weekend, 57-year-old Jill Walker completed her 100th Ironman triathlon in Florida. Along the way, she’s found joy, a global community, and plenty of very good (good, gooooood) dogs.

November 2, 2025