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3 Training Tips for Aspiring Kona Athletes
Learn training tips and strategies that might help you qualify for the Ford Ironman World Championships in Kona.
By Kirsten Korosec

Are Skinny Triathletes Faster?
The best training approach for fitnessbuilding and the best training approach for fat loss are identical. Too bad most triathletes don't train this...
By Matt Fitzgerald

Strength Training Tips for Your Taper
Dave Scott reveals four strength training rules to follow during the week before your race.
By Dave Scott

Open Water Swim Technique: Work Less, Swim Faster
All swimmers recognize that open water presents challenges never seen in a pool. Rougher water and no lanes are the obvious ones. Less obvious is t...
By Terry Laughlin

Should You Do a 70.3 Before an Ironman?
Learn the surprising pros and cons of racing a 70.3 when training for an Ironman.
By Rich Strauss

Effective Warm-Up Exercises
Warmups have two key functions: to help prevent injury and enhance performance. Find out what you can do to achieve a better warmup.
By Marc Evans

Perfect Pre-Race Day Meal Plan
Take the guesswork out of what to eat the before your next triathlon or endurance race with this prerace day meal plan.
By Kirsten Korosec

5 IM 70.3 Nutrition Mistakes to Avoid
Don't let these common nutrition mistakes keep you from the finish line. Learn how your nutrition needs change as you move from Olympic to Ironman ...
By Kirsten Korosec

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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3 Training Tips for Aspiring Kona Athletes Learn training tips and strategies that might help you qualify for the Ford Ironman World Championships in Kona. By Kirsten Korosec

Are Skinny Triathletes Faster? The best training approach for fitnessbuilding and the best training approach for fat loss are identical. Too bad most triathletes don't train this... By Matt Fitzgerald

Strength Training Tips for Your Taper Dave Scott reveals four strength training rules to follow during the week before your race. By Dave Scott

Open Water Swim Technique: Work Less, Swim Faster All swimmers recognize that open water presents challenges never seen in a pool. Rougher water and no lanes are the obvious ones. Less obvious is t... By Terry Laughlin

Should You Do a 70.3 Before an Ironman? Learn the surprising pros and cons of racing a 70.3 when training for an Ironman. By Rich Strauss

Effective Warm-Up Exercises Warmups have two key functions: to help prevent injury and enhance performance. Find out what you can do to achieve a better warmup. By Marc Evans

Perfect Pre-Race Day Meal Plan Take the guesswork out of what to eat the before your next triathlon or endurance race with this prerace day meal plan. By Kirsten Korosec

5 IM 70.3 Nutrition Mistakes to Avoid Don't let these common nutrition mistakes keep you from the finish line. Learn how your nutrition needs change as you move from Olympic to Ironman ... By Kirsten Korosec

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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3 Training Tips for Aspiring Kona Athletes
Learn training tips and strategies that might help you qualify for the Ford Ironman World Championships in Kona.
By Kirsten Korosec

Are Skinny Triathletes Faster?
The best training approach for fitnessbuilding and the best training approach for fat loss are identical. Too bad most triathletes don't train this...
By Matt Fitzgerald

Strength Training Tips for Your Taper
Dave Scott reveals four strength training rules to follow during the week before your race.
By Dave Scott

Open Water Swim Technique: Work Less, Swim Faster
All swimmers recognize that open water presents challenges never seen in a pool. Rougher water and no lanes are the obvious ones. Less obvious is t...
By Terry Laughlin

Should You Do a 70.3 Before an Ironman?
Learn the surprising pros and cons of racing a 70.3 when training for an Ironman.
By Rich Strauss

Effective Warm-Up Exercises
Warmups have two key functions: to help prevent injury and enhance performance. Find out what you can do to achieve a better warmup.
By Marc Evans

Perfect Pre-Race Day Meal Plan
Take the guesswork out of what to eat the before your next triathlon or endurance race with this prerace day meal plan.
By Kirsten Korosec

5 IM 70.3 Nutrition Mistakes to Avoid
Don't let these common nutrition mistakes keep you from the finish line. Learn how your nutrition needs change as you move from Olympic to Ironman ...
By Kirsten Korosec

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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