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What the “Kona Shift” Tells Us About Why Women Race Triathlon

A new study of Ironman World Championship competitors reveals how female triathletes trade external metrics for internal growth and a connection to nature.

Dr. Candace BrownJuly 15, 2026

Training

Why Women Need a Different Strategy for Heat Training

From hormonal impacts to sweat gland function, standard heat acclimation plans often fall short for women. Here is how to tailor your training for better performance and safety.

Sierra WintersJune 25, 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.

Sarah Wassner FlynnApril 8, 2026

News

The Hormone “Spring Surprise” Explains Why Early-Season Races Feel So Difficult

No, your fitness isn’t melting away - here’s the real reason perimenopausal triathletes struggle in spring.

Julie DunkleMarch 25, 2026

News

Why Every Triathlete Needs Pelvic Floor Training

From better breathing in the swim to absorbing shock for peak running performance, the pelvic floor plays a crucial role in triathlon performance. Strengthen yours with these three targeted exercises for men and women.

Sierra WintersDecember 22, 2025

News

How Latifah Lowery Went from Doggy-Paddling to Making Triathlon History

“No matter where you start - if you put in the work, you can achieve something great,” says Lowery, the first African-American woman to win an Ironman event.

Sarah Wassner FlynnMay 22, 2025

News

No Woman Had Ever Finished the Brutal Himalayan XTRI. Until One Beat All the Men.

A 138-mile event with a grueling 21,000 feet of overall elevation gain had never seen a female finisher. Nikola Čorbová was the 2025 overall winner, breaking the tape ahead of all male competitors.

Elaine K. HowleyMay 20, 2025

Gear

Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Runners and Triathletes

Mother's Day is around the corner, and we've got the gifts that will make any active mom happy.

Lisa JhungMay 5, 2025

News

The Unique Friendships of Women’s Triathlon: “When She Wins, I Win”

“This sport makes us vulnerable. We cry in private after a bad race, we sweat alone in our basements during tough training sessions. ... Sharing that journey with friends is so important.”

Sarah Wassner FlynnMarch 4, 2026

Training

Period Tracking for Female Athletes

Aligning your training cycle with your menstrual cycle could have performance benefits. A sports physiology researcher weighs in.

Susan LackeJuly 10, 2025

News

How to Get More Women in Triathlon, According to Women

Authors of a new women's triathlon survey say that female participation in a race nearly doubles when the average race spends 1.5% more to address their needs. Read what they uncovered.

Sierra WintersJuly 10, 2025

News

Data Dive: Impact of Expanded Women's Slots at the 2024 Ironman World Championship

Did adding more slots to the women's field "water down" the competition in Nice? We look at qualifying spots, DNF rates, finishing times, and more from the women's 2024 Ironman World Championship.

Alfredo MolinasOctober 8, 2024

News

Ironman Announces New Pregnancy and Parenthood Policy for Age-Groupers

We take a look at Ironman’s new pregnancy policy update with some insider perspective on why more triathlon series’ don’t have their own formal pregnancy deferral process.

Chris FosterJuly 22, 2024

News

6 Triathlons With Amazing Pregnancy and Postpartum Race Deferral Policies

The process of getting a deferral or refund can be frustrating for multisport moms-to-be. These races are changing that by offering generous pregnancy and postpartum policies for age-group triathletes.

Sierra WintersJuly 10, 2025

News

The Cold-Water Way Women Are Thriving in Menopause

A new study suggests cold-water immersion can provide substantial relief from menstrual and menopausal symptoms - we talk with the experts about the whys and hows of cold-water swimming for women.

Elaine K. HowleyJuly 10, 2025

News

The Physiology Behind Women Kicking A** at Ultraman Races

Women have always crushed it at endurance events, but Michelle Vesterby’s recent dominant overall win at Ultraman Arizona has us asking - why are women so darn good at going super long?

Kristin JennyJuly 10, 2025

Gear

Shop at These 13 Triathlon Companies Led By Women

Support women in the triathlon industry by stocking up on gear, nutrition, and apparel from these female-led multisport brands.

Kristin JennyMarch 19, 2024

Run

Move Over, Unisex Running Shoe Sizes, Hettas Are for Women Only

Canadian brand Hettas is funding research on female running biomechanics to make the sport better—and design performance running shoes for women.

Malissa RodenburgMarch 7, 2024

News

BMW Prizes & Forever Final Finishers: All-Women's Triathlon is the Past and Future

After a meteoric rise and abrupt fall, women's-only triathlons are making a comeback—we take a look back at the movement's vaulted past and dissect why they're the sport's future.

Sarah Wassner FlynnMarch 5, 2024

News

Ironman World Champs 2023 a Full-Circle Moment for Founders of 50 Women to Kona

"Back when we first started, I couldn’t imagine a scenario like we saw on Saturday. It just seemed so far off."

Sarah Wassner FlynnOctober 17, 2023

Women

Latest Stories

What the “Kona Shift” Tells Us About Why Women Race Triathlon

Why Women Need a Different Strategy for Heat Training

Should Triathletes Stop Training During Fertility Treatments?

The Hormone “Spring Surprise” Explains Why Early-Season Races Feel So Difficult

Why Every Triathlete Needs Pelvic Floor Training

How Latifah Lowery Went from Doggy-Paddling to Making Triathlon History

No Woman Had Ever Finished the Brutal Himalayan XTRI. Until One Beat All the Men.

Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Runners and Triathletes

The Unique Friendships of Women’s Triathlon: “When She Wins, I Win”

Period Tracking for Female Athletes

How to Get More Women in Triathlon, According to Women

Data Dive: Impact of Expanded Women's Slots at the 2024 Ironman World Championship

Ironman Announces New Pregnancy and Parenthood Policy for Age-Groupers

6 Triathlons With Amazing Pregnancy and Postpartum Race Deferral Policies

The Cold-Water Way Women Are Thriving in Menopause

The Physiology Behind Women Kicking A** at Ultraman Races

Shop at These 13 Triathlon Companies Led By Women

Move Over, Unisex Running Shoe Sizes, Hettas Are for Women Only

BMW Prizes & Forever Final Finishers: All-Women's Triathlon is the Past and Future

Ironman World Champs 2023 a Full-Circle Moment for Founders of 50 Women to Kona

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