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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

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...

7 Circuit Workouts for Endurance Athletes

When in a time crunch, circuit workouts can provide a welcomed change of pace at a higher intensity level.

By Erik Taylor

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The Latest in Swim Technology

As tech-obsessed as most triathletes are, these advancements have been embraced wholeheartedly--and the swim industry has taken note.

By Michael Nystrom

The Best Tri Gear of 2019

Performance, quality, durability and value all figure into our picks for some of the standout triathlon gear for 2019.

By Greg Kaplan,

The Most Anticipated Triathlon Bikes for 2020

Superbikes, dream bikes and our picks for realistic entry- and mid-level rides make our list of most anticipated rides for the upcoming year.

By Greg Kaplan,

The 10 Top Triathlon Moments From 2019

It was truly one of the most exciting years in recent memory, with new young talent stepping up and winning big, and multi-time champions adding mo...

By Michael Nystrom

The Only 2 Bike Workouts Triathletes Need

With just two workouts a week, triathletes can make huge gains on the bike without spending countless hours in the saddle and away from family, wor...

By Triathlon Taren

Triathlon Tips From Kona Qualifiers

Take a minute to read this helpful advice from fellow triathletes that have been in the same spot you're in now.

By Elizabeth Grimsley

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Tony Kanaan

Kanaan spoke with us about his love of triathlon and the importance of being fit for his career.

By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Caroline Steffen

Caroline Steffen was a former professional bike racer who moved to triathlon and took second twice in Kona.

By Bob Babbitt

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