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A Race-Day Nutrition Plan for a 70.3 Event
This unconventional raceday nutrition plan could help you perform better at your next 70.3 event.
By Ryan Schneider

A Speed-Building Workout for the Ironman Swim
Training for the Ironman swim is more than just long endurance swims. Here's how to incorporate speed work that will pay off on race day.
By Steven Munatones

Bike Review: Cervelo R5
Following the success of the luxurious (and pricey) Cervelo RCA, the popular bike manufacturer looked to slash the price while offering many of the...
By Jay Prasuhn

3 TRX Moves for Triathletes
Working out with a TRX Suspension Trainer can help you strengthen the muscles used in running, cycling and swimming. Try this workout to build stre...
By Keely Hedges

5 Race-Day Tips to Dominate an Ironman
A longdistance triathlon has a lot of pitfalls that can derail a good day. Here's how to mentally and physically prepare yourself for the rigors of...
By Chris Kaplanis

Beginner Triathlete Mistakes: How to Avoid Being the Odd Man Out
Use these tips to avoid looking like a new triathlete and save yourself from having to learn common beginner mistakes the hard way.
By Marty Munson

4 Rules for Setting the Right Race Goals
The pros have the ultimate motivation: a paycheck. What about the amateur athlete? Learn how setting goals the right way can bring you across the f...
By Roman Mica

How to Escape From Alcatraz With Dignity
Escape From Alcatraz is either on your bucket list or your mustavoidatallcosts list. Do you have what it takes to brave the boat, the ice cold wate...
By Kat Gunsur

8 Ice Bath Dos and Don'ts
For those wanting to take the cold road to injury prevention, here are eight tips for a safe and effective ice bath.
By Andy Schmitz, USA Triathlon

20 Great Triathlon Spectator Signs
When the going gets tough, a wellplaced spectator sign can keep a triathlete going. And sometimes, triathletes just need a laugh as they grind thro...
By Ryan Wood

Strength Training for Triathletes
When structuring your triathlon training plan, it's easy to overlook strength training. But dedicating some time to the weight room can improve you...

Should You Wear a Tri Suit or a Wetsuit?
If you’re new to triathlon, you may be confused as to the difference between a wetsuit and a tri suit. Here is a breakdown of each one and some adv...
By Gale Bernhardt

How to Train for a Sprint Triathlon
Tackling a triathlon can be daunting, even for the fittest folks. With this sprintdistance training plan, you'll make it to the finish line with ease.
By Rachel Sturtz, Women's Health

Mark Allen's 12 Best Strength Exercises
Strength training can be the tool to help you boost power, reduce fatigue, guard against injury and increase your laterace energy reserves.
By Mark Allen

6 One-Hour Freestyle Workouts
Mix up your swim workouts and get faster. Here are six onehour workouts that will keep you energized and speed you up.
By Margaret Cyphers

How Many Calories Does Swimming Burn?
When you jump in the pool, what kind of workout should you expect? From freestyle to butterfly, here's a look at how many calories swimming burns.
By Ryan Wood

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A Race-Day Nutrition Plan for a 70.3 Event This unconventional raceday nutrition plan could help you perform better at your next 70.3 event. By Ryan Schneider

A Speed-Building Workout for the Ironman Swim Training for the Ironman swim is more than just long endurance swims. Here's how to incorporate speed work that will pay off on race day. By Steven Munatones

Bike Review: Cervelo R5 Following the success of the luxurious (and pricey) Cervelo RCA, the popular bike manufacturer looked to slash the price while offering many of the... By Jay Prasuhn

3 TRX Moves for Triathletes Working out with a TRX Suspension Trainer can help you strengthen the muscles used in running, cycling and swimming. Try this workout to build stre... By Keely Hedges

5 Race-Day Tips to Dominate an Ironman A longdistance triathlon has a lot of pitfalls that can derail a good day. Here's how to mentally and physically prepare yourself for the rigors of... By Chris Kaplanis

Beginner Triathlete Mistakes: How to Avoid Being the Odd Man Out Use these tips to avoid looking like a new triathlete and save yourself from having to learn common beginner mistakes the hard way. By Marty Munson

4 Rules for Setting the Right Race Goals The pros have the ultimate motivation: a paycheck. What about the amateur athlete? Learn how setting goals the right way can bring you across the f... By Roman Mica

How to Escape From Alcatraz With Dignity Escape From Alcatraz is either on your bucket list or your mustavoidatallcosts list. Do you have what it takes to brave the boat, the ice cold wate... By Kat Gunsur

8 Ice Bath Dos and Don'ts For those wanting to take the cold road to injury prevention, here are eight tips for a safe and effective ice bath. By Andy Schmitz, USA Triathlon

20 Great Triathlon Spectator Signs When the going gets tough, a wellplaced spectator sign can keep a triathlete going. And sometimes, triathletes just need a laugh as they grind thro... By Ryan Wood

Strength Training for Triathletes When structuring your triathlon training plan, it's easy to overlook strength training. But dedicating some time to the weight room can improve you...

Should You Wear a Tri Suit or a Wetsuit? If you’re new to triathlon, you may be confused as to the difference between a wetsuit and a tri suit. Here is a breakdown of each one and some adv... By Gale Bernhardt

How to Train for a Sprint Triathlon Tackling a triathlon can be daunting, even for the fittest folks. With this sprintdistance training plan, you'll make it to the finish line with ease. By Rachel Sturtz, Women's Health

Mark Allen's 12 Best Strength Exercises Strength training can be the tool to help you boost power, reduce fatigue, guard against injury and increase your laterace energy reserves. By Mark Allen

6 One-Hour Freestyle Workouts Mix up your swim workouts and get faster. Here are six onehour workouts that will keep you energized and speed you up. By Margaret Cyphers

How Many Calories Does Swimming Burn? When you jump in the pool, what kind of workout should you expect? From freestyle to butterfly, here's a look at how many calories swimming burns. By Ryan Wood

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A Race-Day Nutrition Plan for a 70.3 Event
This unconventional raceday nutrition plan could help you perform better at your next 70.3 event.
By Ryan Schneider

A Speed-Building Workout for the Ironman Swim
Training for the Ironman swim is more than just long endurance swims. Here's how to incorporate speed work that will pay off on race day.
By Steven Munatones

Bike Review: Cervelo R5
Following the success of the luxurious (and pricey) Cervelo RCA, the popular bike manufacturer looked to slash the price while offering many of the...
By Jay Prasuhn

3 TRX Moves for Triathletes
Working out with a TRX Suspension Trainer can help you strengthen the muscles used in running, cycling and swimming. Try this workout to build stre...
By Keely Hedges

5 Race-Day Tips to Dominate an Ironman
A longdistance triathlon has a lot of pitfalls that can derail a good day. Here's how to mentally and physically prepare yourself for the rigors of...
By Chris Kaplanis

Beginner Triathlete Mistakes: How to Avoid Being the Odd Man Out
Use these tips to avoid looking like a new triathlete and save yourself from having to learn common beginner mistakes the hard way.
By Marty Munson

4 Rules for Setting the Right Race Goals
The pros have the ultimate motivation: a paycheck. What about the amateur athlete? Learn how setting goals the right way can bring you across the f...
By Roman Mica

How to Escape From Alcatraz With Dignity
Escape From Alcatraz is either on your bucket list or your mustavoidatallcosts list. Do you have what it takes to brave the boat, the ice cold wate...
By Kat Gunsur

8 Ice Bath Dos and Don'ts
For those wanting to take the cold road to injury prevention, here are eight tips for a safe and effective ice bath.
By Andy Schmitz, USA Triathlon

20 Great Triathlon Spectator Signs
When the going gets tough, a wellplaced spectator sign can keep a triathlete going. And sometimes, triathletes just need a laugh as they grind thro...
By Ryan Wood

Strength Training for Triathletes
When structuring your triathlon training plan, it's easy to overlook strength training. But dedicating some time to the weight room can improve you...

Should You Wear a Tri Suit or a Wetsuit?
If you’re new to triathlon, you may be confused as to the difference between a wetsuit and a tri suit. Here is a breakdown of each one and some adv...
By Gale Bernhardt

How to Train for a Sprint Triathlon
Tackling a triathlon can be daunting, even for the fittest folks. With this sprintdistance training plan, you'll make it to the finish line with ease.
By Rachel Sturtz, Women's Health

Mark Allen's 12 Best Strength Exercises
Strength training can be the tool to help you boost power, reduce fatigue, guard against injury and increase your laterace energy reserves.
By Mark Allen

6 One-Hour Freestyle Workouts
Mix up your swim workouts and get faster. Here are six onehour workouts that will keep you energized and speed you up.
By Margaret Cyphers

How Many Calories Does Swimming Burn?
When you jump in the pool, what kind of workout should you expect? From freestyle to butterfly, here's a look at how many calories swimming burns.
By Ryan Wood

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