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The Psychology of Signing Up Before You’re Ready

The first step isn't necessarily training, it's finding the motivation to go through with it all

by Ben Snider-McGrath, May 18, 2026
Featured

Pierre Breaks Records and Defends Title at 70.3 Aix-En-Provence

The Queen of Aix retained her crown in classic Pierre racing style that showed her dominance on home roads.
Featured

Bartolamedi Breaks Course Record to Win at IRONMAN 70.3 Aix-En-Provence

“Oggi, vinco—today, I win,” Bartolamedi said he told himself as he held off repeated attacks from Rico Bogen on the run.
Featured

5 Takeaways from WTCS Yokohama

We recap the big day of racing in Japan.
Triathlon

Big Names Line Up at IRONMAN Lanzarote

The final IRONMAN event hosted by Club La Santa will feature three world champions.
Triathlon

2026 IRONMAN Pro Series European Opener Preview: 70.3 Pays d’Aix

The IRONMAN Pro Series will kick-off in Europe this weekend with IRONMAN 70.3 Pays d’Aix in Aix-en-Provence, France. The start lists for both men and women have incredible depth, and...
Triathlon

SRAM Force AXS: All You Really Need in a Triathlon Groupset

SRAM has pulled out all the stops with it's best-value gruppo.
Triathlon

We Noticed: Long and Alexander Tops in Gulf Coast, Chengdu Excitement and More

Sprint finishes were the name of the game in China. That and more updates from the weekend's racing.
Triathlon

We Noticed: Catching Up With Tyler Mislawchuk, 70.3 and Challenge Start Lists, and More

Highlighting this week's podcast guest and more race previews.
Triathlon

Why Your First Triathlon Shouldn’t Be a 70.3

You have plenty of time to work up to a longer race
Triathlon

PTO Catch Up: Prize Money Payments, Investor Updates and New Sponsors

PTO officials provide some insights on the status of the T100 Triathlon World Tour
Triathlon

RaceRanger Takes Big Step Towards Age-Group Draft Detection

New Zealand based company moves closer to age-group draft detection with implementation at two races next year
Triathlon

Three Kiwi Women and Their Outdoor Connection

Thanks to their Kiwi and XTERRA connection, these three women show what an outdoor identity looks like in real life
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