r/triathlon is a subreddit with 284k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses triathlon, struggling, training, bike, and swimming, and they frequently recommend/review triathlon watch, tri suit, and wetsuit.
A subreddit dedicated to the sport of triathlon, and all of its constituent components, quirks, and joys.
Popular Themes in r/triathlon
#1
Advice Requests
: "Looking for some advice on my 2027 race goals"
20 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Triathlon Watch on a budget"
5 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Warning to first-timers: Avoid the Santa Barbara Triathlon. Horrible communication and they will just take your money."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/triathlon
#1
Triathlon
56 posts
#2
Struggling
45 posts
#3
Training
22 posts
#4
Bike
17 posts
#5
Swimming
13 posts
#6
Hate
11 posts
#7
Running
10 posts
#8
Looking For A
10 posts
#9
Wetsuit
10 posts
#10
Hard Time
5 posts
Products Discussed in r/triathlon
Triathlon Watch
267 reviews
#1
Garmin
4.5★ from 211 reviews
#2
Coros
4.7★ from 24 reviews
#3
Suunto
4.4★ from 11 reviews
Tri Suit
196 reviews
#1
Zoot
4.4★ from 34 reviews
#2
Castelli
4.5★ from 11 reviews
#3
2XU
4.0★ from 11 reviews
Wetsuit
67 reviews
#1
Xterra
4.1★ from 21 reviews
#2
Roka
4.3★ from 10 reviews
#3
Orca
4.2★ from 6 reviews
Flair Used in r/triathlon
#1
Race/Event
: "2026 Ironman Madison 70.3 (Recap)"
19 posts
#2
Training questions
: "How do you fit strength training into a triathlon training schedule?"
19 posts
#3
Gear questions
: "A lot of instability while riding P5 - something off or just inexperience?"
18 posts
#4
Cycling
: "Dream build"
10 posts
#5
Bike shopping
: "New bike suggestions"
9 posts
#6
Swim critique
: "Swimming feedback - beginner"
7 posts
#7
Can I do it?
: "For all who have ran a sub 5:30 Ironman 70.3, any tips?"
7 posts
#8
Something Useful!
: "Sprint Triathlons"
7 posts
#9
Race report
: "Update: Zero to Ironman Wisconsin in One Year"
5 posts
#10
Injury and illness
: "Overcoming overtraining"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/triathlon
Yearly
+29k members(11.4%)
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Last updated: September 18, 2026