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How to Train for an IRONMAN on a Budget
Do IRONMAN bragging rights really have to come at such a steep price?
By Natalya Jones

10 Ways Training Abroad Can Improve Life Satisfaction
Living or traveling overseas for an extended period of time can be lonely. But triathlon training can expose you to the country, people and culture...
By Freda Ready, M.D.

9 Reasons Why Half IRONMAN Is the Best Distance
Crazier than most, but not as crazy as others? The 70.3 distance may be your best distance.
By Michael Nystrom

What Makes A Good Triathlon Runner?
Even the best runners in the world can struggle in a triathlon run after a grueling bike ride. So what can you do to finish your triathlon strong?
By Matt Fitzgerald

9 Reasons Olympic Triathlons Are the Best Distance
No, you don’t have to be an Olympian to compete in an Olympic distance triathlon.
By Michael Nystrom

2016 IRONMAN Athletes’ Choice Awards
Plan your 2017 season using IRONMAN’s annual race survey data.
By Elizabeth Grimsley

Casting for IRONMAN TV Show Now Open
IRONMAN athletes and fans have something to look forward to off the course during fall of 2017 a 10episode TV special.
By Elizabeth Grimsley

9 Reasons Sprint Triathlons Are the Best Distance
Unbeknownst to many, triathlons come in a variety of distances, but the sprint version might trump them all.
By Michael Nystrom

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...

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

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

7 Strength Exercises All Triathletes Should Do
By adding these quick strength workouts into your regimen, you'll help prevent injuries and prolong your triathlon career.
By Erik Taylor

18 Awesome IRONMAN Triathlon Tattoos
The IRONMAN logo has become a badge of honor for IRONMAN finishers across the globe. Whether it's the small MDot on the calf or part of a larger pi...
By Michael Nystrom

4 Steps to a Smooth 1.5K Swim
Here's how to even out your swim stroke so that you can move more efficiently in the water.
By Doug Robertson

My First Triathlon: 15 Things I Learned
From panic attacks to wetsuit mishaps, participating in my first triathlon was scary. With lots of trial and errors, here are 15 things I learned t...

How to Deal With a Frustrated Athlete
Do you have a young athlete showing signs of frustration? Here's how to keep their spirits up and their enthusiasm intact.
By Patrick Cohn, Ph.D

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How to Train for an IRONMAN on a Budget Do IRONMAN bragging rights really have to come at such a steep price? By Natalya Jones

10 Ways Training Abroad Can Improve Life Satisfaction Living or traveling overseas for an extended period of time can be lonely. But triathlon training can expose you to the country, people and culture... By Freda Ready, M.D.

9 Reasons Why Half IRONMAN Is the Best Distance Crazier than most, but not as crazy as others? The 70.3 distance may be your best distance. By Michael Nystrom

What Makes A Good Triathlon Runner? Even the best runners in the world can struggle in a triathlon run after a grueling bike ride. So what can you do to finish your triathlon strong? By Matt Fitzgerald

9 Reasons Olympic Triathlons Are the Best Distance No, you don’t have to be an Olympian to compete in an Olympic distance triathlon. By Michael Nystrom

2016 IRONMAN Athletes’ Choice Awards Plan your 2017 season using IRONMAN’s annual race survey data. By Elizabeth Grimsley

Casting for IRONMAN TV Show Now Open IRONMAN athletes and fans have something to look forward to off the course during fall of 2017 a 10episode TV special. By Elizabeth Grimsley

9 Reasons Sprint Triathlons Are the Best Distance Unbeknownst to many, triathlons come in a variety of distances, but the sprint version might trump them all. By Michael Nystrom

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...

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

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

7 Strength Exercises All Triathletes Should Do By adding these quick strength workouts into your regimen, you'll help prevent injuries and prolong your triathlon career. By Erik Taylor

18 Awesome IRONMAN Triathlon Tattoos The IRONMAN logo has become a badge of honor for IRONMAN finishers across the globe. Whether it's the small MDot on the calf or part of a larger pi... By Michael Nystrom

4 Steps to a Smooth 1.5K Swim Here's how to even out your swim stroke so that you can move more efficiently in the water. By Doug Robertson

My First Triathlon: 15 Things I Learned From panic attacks to wetsuit mishaps, participating in my first triathlon was scary. With lots of trial and errors, here are 15 things I learned t...

How to Deal With a Frustrated Athlete Do you have a young athlete showing signs of frustration? Here's how to keep their spirits up and their enthusiasm intact. By Patrick Cohn, Ph.D

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How to Train for an IRONMAN on a Budget
Do IRONMAN bragging rights really have to come at such a steep price?
By Natalya Jones

10 Ways Training Abroad Can Improve Life Satisfaction
Living or traveling overseas for an extended period of time can be lonely. But triathlon training can expose you to the country, people and culture...
By Freda Ready, M.D.

9 Reasons Why Half IRONMAN Is the Best Distance
Crazier than most, but not as crazy as others? The 70.3 distance may be your best distance.
By Michael Nystrom

What Makes A Good Triathlon Runner?
Even the best runners in the world can struggle in a triathlon run after a grueling bike ride. So what can you do to finish your triathlon strong?
By Matt Fitzgerald

9 Reasons Olympic Triathlons Are the Best Distance
No, you don’t have to be an Olympian to compete in an Olympic distance triathlon.
By Michael Nystrom

2016 IRONMAN Athletes’ Choice Awards
Plan your 2017 season using IRONMAN’s annual race survey data.
By Elizabeth Grimsley

Casting for IRONMAN TV Show Now Open
IRONMAN athletes and fans have something to look forward to off the course during fall of 2017 a 10episode TV special.
By Elizabeth Grimsley

9 Reasons Sprint Triathlons Are the Best Distance
Unbeknownst to many, triathlons come in a variety of distances, but the sprint version might trump them all.
By Michael Nystrom

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...

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

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

7 Strength Exercises All Triathletes Should Do
By adding these quick strength workouts into your regimen, you'll help prevent injuries and prolong your triathlon career.
By Erik Taylor

18 Awesome IRONMAN Triathlon Tattoos
The IRONMAN logo has become a badge of honor for IRONMAN finishers across the globe. Whether it's the small MDot on the calf or part of a larger pi...
By Michael Nystrom

4 Steps to a Smooth 1.5K Swim
Here's how to even out your swim stroke so that you can move more efficiently in the water.
By Doug Robertson

My First Triathlon: 15 Things I Learned
From panic attacks to wetsuit mishaps, participating in my first triathlon was scary. With lots of trial and errors, here are 15 things I learned t...

How to Deal With a Frustrated Athlete
Do you have a young athlete showing signs of frustration? Here's how to keep their spirits up and their enthusiasm intact.
By Patrick Cohn, Ph.D

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