About Lava & Legends
A story-first triathlon almanac—part archive, part magazine, all heart.
Lava & Legends exists to chase the why behind the clock. We tell the stories that live between the splits—of athletes who risk, courses that bite back, and rivalries that turn effort into myth. From black lava fields and alpine switchbacks to city sprints that leave streets humming, we collect the moments that become lore.
Built like a modern magazine—fast, accessible, and timeless—this is a reference for new fans and a memory palace for lifers. Read a chapter, tumble down a rivalry, or wander the almanac year by year.
What you'll find
- Athlete stories: careers told in chapters—arcs, inflection points, and legacies.
- Race stories: courses as characters—terrain, weather, and lore.
- Rivalries: the duels that shaped eras and rewrote expectations.
- Almanac: year-by-year highlights, records, and the moments that mattered.
- Tools & context: course profiles, race conditions, results, and sources.
Say hello
Have a story lead, a correction, or a favorite race we should revisit? Get in touch.