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Kicking Sets for Triathletes
A balanced kicking technique and proper leg strength are two key assets of elite triathletes. Use these sets to develop speed, stamina and strength.
By Steven Munatones

5 Signs You're Ready to do an IRONMAN
If you've been delaying the 140.6, read on for ways you might be more ready than you thought.
By IRONMAN

Lose the Belly Fat: Weight Management for Triathletes
It's certainly possible to complete a triathlon and still be overweight, but shedding those pounds will greatly increase performance.
By Jay Zacharias

Road to IRONMAN Texas: Early Season Racing
Sure, a spring race sounds great. But don't forget, that means you'll be training through the winter months.
By Michael Nystrom

How Much Fluid Should I Drink?
There's a lot of information, coaching advice, anecdotal experience, research and counterresearch on hydration that's hellishly confusing.
By LAVA Magazine

Pearl Izumi Launches All-New Ambassador Program for Women's RIDE and TRI Teams 2016
Pearl Izumi Champion ambassadors inspire and empower full spectrum of women's riders and triathletes.
By Active.com

Heather Jackson Reflects on Impressive Kona Finish, Plans for Next Year
Charismatic Kona rookie, Heather Jackson, surpassed expectations with a fifth place finish at the 2015 IRONMAN World Championship.
By Michael Nystrom

How to Wash Your Triathlon Gear
Stinky shoes? Dirty wetsuit? Use this infographic for a quickandnotsodirty guide to tri cleanliness.
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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Kicking Sets for Triathletes A balanced kicking technique and proper leg strength are two key assets of elite triathletes. Use these sets to develop speed, stamina and strength. By Steven Munatones

5 Signs You're Ready to do an IRONMAN If you've been delaying the 140.6, read on for ways you might be more ready than you thought. By IRONMAN

Lose the Belly Fat: Weight Management for Triathletes It's certainly possible to complete a triathlon and still be overweight, but shedding those pounds will greatly increase performance. By Jay Zacharias

Road to IRONMAN Texas: Early Season Racing Sure, a spring race sounds great. But don't forget, that means you'll be training through the winter months. By Michael Nystrom

How Much Fluid Should I Drink? There's a lot of information, coaching advice, anecdotal experience, research and counterresearch on hydration that's hellishly confusing. By LAVA Magazine

Pearl Izumi Launches All-New Ambassador Program for Women's RIDE and TRI Teams 2016 Pearl Izumi Champion ambassadors inspire and empower full spectrum of women's riders and triathletes. By Active.com

Heather Jackson Reflects on Impressive Kona Finish, Plans for Next Year Charismatic Kona rookie, Heather Jackson, surpassed expectations with a fifth place finish at the 2015 IRONMAN World Championship. By Michael Nystrom

How to Wash Your Triathlon Gear Stinky shoes? Dirty wetsuit? Use this infographic for a quickandnotsodirty guide to tri cleanliness. 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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Kicking Sets for Triathletes
A balanced kicking technique and proper leg strength are two key assets of elite triathletes. Use these sets to develop speed, stamina and strength.
By Steven Munatones

5 Signs You're Ready to do an IRONMAN
If you've been delaying the 140.6, read on for ways you might be more ready than you thought.
By IRONMAN

Lose the Belly Fat: Weight Management for Triathletes
It's certainly possible to complete a triathlon and still be overweight, but shedding those pounds will greatly increase performance.
By Jay Zacharias

Road to IRONMAN Texas: Early Season Racing
Sure, a spring race sounds great. But don't forget, that means you'll be training through the winter months.
By Michael Nystrom

How Much Fluid Should I Drink?
There's a lot of information, coaching advice, anecdotal experience, research and counterresearch on hydration that's hellishly confusing.
By LAVA Magazine

Pearl Izumi Launches All-New Ambassador Program for Women's RIDE and TRI Teams 2016
Pearl Izumi Champion ambassadors inspire and empower full spectrum of women's riders and triathletes.
By Active.com

Heather Jackson Reflects on Impressive Kona Finish, Plans for Next Year
Charismatic Kona rookie, Heather Jackson, surpassed expectations with a fifth place finish at the 2015 IRONMAN World Championship.
By Michael Nystrom

How to Wash Your Triathlon Gear
Stinky shoes? Dirty wetsuit? Use this infographic for a quickandnotsodirty guide to tri cleanliness.
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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