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The Best Articles of 2025

Published January 5, 2026
The Best Articles of 2025

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While 2025 may now be in the rearview mirror, the stories that mattered most haven’t lost their relevance. Below, we’ve gathered our favourite articles from the past year – pieces we hope offer inspiration and insight as you kick off the training year.

Top Interviews of 2025

These were our readers’ favourite conversations with some of the most influential figures in triathlon.

Lucy Charles-Barclay: “A Comeback is Made of Many Quiet Days That Nobody Sees”

In this piece, Lucy walks us through the mindset that has carried her through adversity and injury and back to the top of the sport. Her words offer both inspiration and a lived example of what it takes to rise, again and again.

How Bob Babbitt and the Challenged Athletes Foundation Are Empowering Athletes

Bob shares his long history with the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and the profound inspiration he has drawn from the athletes he has worked alongside. Their resilience, adaptability, and indomitable spirit reveal how sport can create meaning, purpose, and lasting impact, often continuing to inspire far beyond the finish line.

“Tri Me”: From Survival to Strength – Siri Lindley’s Story

This piece chronicles Siri’s extraordinary journey as she recovered from what is most often a terminal cancer diagnosis (acute myeloid leukaemia with a rare genetic mutation). She offers insight into the mindset that carried her through an unimaginably challenging period, sharing tools that resonate far beyond sport, as well as the unexpected gifts she found on the other side. The piece also previews her forthcoming film Tri Me, set for release this spring.

Heather Jackson: Always Pursuing the Next Adventure

While Heather has moved on from professional triathlon, her appetite for adventure has only grown. She shares her latest pursuits in gravel riding and ultra running, along with practical advice for athletes curious about exploring these disciplines as we head into 2026.

The Next Chapter of Champions: How Tm and Rinny Are Still Shaping Triathlon

Rinny sits down with us to share what she and Tim have been up to post-retirement, with a central focus on giving back to the sport that gave them so much. They discuss the launch of their new Salty Bears Racing Team and why building community and supporting athletes remains core to their purpose beyond racing.

Beyond the Finish Line: Daniela Ryf’s Next Chapter

Written from Kona, this special piece features our conversation with Daniela and her partner, Jennifer Estes, as they reflect on life beyond elite sport. We explore their current passions and the many initiatives they are pursuing together, including the work of the Daniela Ryf Foundation supporting children in Korogocho. The piece also highlights meaningful ways you can get involved and see the impact firsthand, such as through their annual bike safari.

Best Training Advice – And Experts Continuing With Us for 2026

Here are some of the standout pieces from experts we trust – voices that will continue to shape how we think about training and racing in the year ahead.

We’re honoured to have Dr. Dan Plews joining us as a regular contributor to Triathlon Magazine, having authored three pieces this year. Two are essential reading for athletes targeting Kona, or coaches looking to optimize performance in the heat. Dan breaks down the latest evidence on heat adaptation and execution in hot conditions. He has also contributed a deep dive into the evidence around ketones, one of the most debated topics in endurance nutrition today!

Rob Watson, a former professional runner turned triathlete, has joined Triathlon Magazine as our new run expert. He’s already contributed pieces on off-season run training and how to thoughtfully rotate your shoe lineup, and we’re excited to share much more from him in the months ahead.

From a strength perspective (an often overlooked discipline in triathlon!), we’re thrilled to have renowned strength coach Erin Carson on board. Known for working with many of the world’s top triathletes, Erin brings a practical, performance-driven approach to strength training. Keep an eye out for much more from her in 2026!