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How This Kid Triathlete Fits in Homework, Training—and Feeding the Homeless
Kenan Pala started his own nonprofit while also training for a triathlon. Did we mention he’s still in middle school?
By Beth Swanson

How to Train for Your First IRONMAN
Are you ready for 140.6 miles of racing? Expert Gale Bernhardt explains what to expect when training for your first IRONMAN.
By Gale Bernhardt

23 Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Triathletes
Celebs they're just like us! From movie stars to musicians, find out who suffers through the swimbikerun alongside the rest of us.
By Elizabeth Grimsley

The 4 Rules of IRONMAN Training
Ready to go long? Learn four training tips for any triathlete who is ready to move beyond the Olympic distance.
By ACTIVE.com

Offseason Speed: Improving Your Running with High Intensity Hill Repeats
By adding hill repeats to your winter training regimen, you can gain strength and power heading into your next racing season.
By Steve Brandes, TrainingPeaks

2017 IRONMAN World Championship: Inspirational Moments
Simply finishing on triathlon’s most iconic stage is an incredible accomplishment, but these athletes take inspiration to a whole new level.
By Michael Nystrom

The Best Tweets from the Kona IRONMAN World Championship
The Kona IRONMAN World Championship is over. Postpone the postseason depression with the 22 best tweets from the big day.
By Elizabeth Grimsley

How Can I Get an Entry to Kona?
They are some of the most indemand slots in triathlon. So what do you have to do to be one of the 1,900 to race at the IRONMAN World Championship?
By Ryan Wood

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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How This Kid Triathlete Fits in Homework, Training—and Feeding the Homeless Kenan Pala started his own nonprofit while also training for a triathlon. Did we mention he’s still in middle school? By Beth Swanson

How to Train for Your First IRONMAN Are you ready for 140.6 miles of racing? Expert Gale Bernhardt explains what to expect when training for your first IRONMAN. By Gale Bernhardt

23 Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Triathletes Celebs they're just like us! From movie stars to musicians, find out who suffers through the swimbikerun alongside the rest of us. By Elizabeth Grimsley

The 4 Rules of IRONMAN Training Ready to go long? Learn four training tips for any triathlete who is ready to move beyond the Olympic distance. By ACTIVE.com

Offseason Speed: Improving Your Running with High Intensity Hill Repeats By adding hill repeats to your winter training regimen, you can gain strength and power heading into your next racing season. By Steve Brandes, TrainingPeaks

2017 IRONMAN World Championship: Inspirational Moments Simply finishing on triathlon’s most iconic stage is an incredible accomplishment, but these athletes take inspiration to a whole new level. By Michael Nystrom

The Best Tweets from the Kona IRONMAN World Championship The Kona IRONMAN World Championship is over. Postpone the postseason depression with the 22 best tweets from the big day. By Elizabeth Grimsley

How Can I Get an Entry to Kona? They are some of the most indemand slots in triathlon. So what do you have to do to be one of the 1,900 to race at the IRONMAN World Championship? By Ryan Wood

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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How This Kid Triathlete Fits in Homework, Training—and Feeding the Homeless
Kenan Pala started his own nonprofit while also training for a triathlon. Did we mention he’s still in middle school?
By Beth Swanson

How to Train for Your First IRONMAN
Are you ready for 140.6 miles of racing? Expert Gale Bernhardt explains what to expect when training for your first IRONMAN.
By Gale Bernhardt

23 Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Triathletes
Celebs they're just like us! From movie stars to musicians, find out who suffers through the swimbikerun alongside the rest of us.
By Elizabeth Grimsley

The 4 Rules of IRONMAN Training
Ready to go long? Learn four training tips for any triathlete who is ready to move beyond the Olympic distance.
By ACTIVE.com

Offseason Speed: Improving Your Running with High Intensity Hill Repeats
By adding hill repeats to your winter training regimen, you can gain strength and power heading into your next racing season.
By Steve Brandes, TrainingPeaks

2017 IRONMAN World Championship: Inspirational Moments
Simply finishing on triathlon’s most iconic stage is an incredible accomplishment, but these athletes take inspiration to a whole new level.
By Michael Nystrom

The Best Tweets from the Kona IRONMAN World Championship
The Kona IRONMAN World Championship is over. Postpone the postseason depression with the 22 best tweets from the big day.
By Elizabeth Grimsley

How Can I Get an Entry to Kona?
They are some of the most indemand slots in triathlon. So what do you have to do to be one of the 1,900 to race at the IRONMAN World Championship?
By Ryan Wood

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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