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The Latest in Swim Technology
As techobsessed as most triathletes are, these advancements have been embraced wholeheartedlyand 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 midlevel 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 multitime champions adding mor...
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

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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The Latest in Swim Technology As techobsessed as most triathletes are, these advancements have been embraced wholeheartedlyand 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 midlevel 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 multitime champions adding mor... 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

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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The Latest in Swim Technology
As techobsessed as most triathletes are, these advancements have been embraced wholeheartedlyand 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 midlevel 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 multitime champions adding mor...
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

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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