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Nutritional Differences Between Sprint and IRONMAN Triathlons
Being trained and ready for a sprint versus an IRONMAN takes more than just a bump in total training time.
By Lori Nedescu, MS RD CSSD

Awesome Triathlons With Ocean Swims
Take on a new challenge in your triathlon career. Beat the surf and taste the saltwater at one of these seaside triathlons.
By ACTIVE.com

26 More Awesome Age Grouper Triathlon Bikes
Year after year, these readersubmitted age group triathlon bikes never disappoint.
By Michael Nystrom

Great Destination Races Around the World
Race hard, relax hard. Why not gather the family and make a trip out of your race weekend?
By ACTIVE.com

Our All-Time Favorite Triathlon YouTube Videos
These inspirational and informative resources are the perfect complement to any triathlon training plan.
By Michael Nystrom

Common Triathlon Fueling Mistakes
While fueling focus is usually a huge benefit for health and performance, there are some mistakes commonly made by triathletes.
By Lori Nedescu, MS RD CSSD

Triathlon by the Numbers
Triathletes often focus on numbers miles run, hours ridden, laps swam but what about the distance of the longest race or the number of IRONMAN pa...
By Greg Kaplan

How to Find the Best Triathlon for You
Check these online resources before choosing your next race.
By Greg Kaplan

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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Nutritional Differences Between Sprint and IRONMAN Triathlons Being trained and ready for a sprint versus an IRONMAN takes more than just a bump in total training time. By Lori Nedescu, MS RD CSSD

Awesome Triathlons With Ocean Swims Take on a new challenge in your triathlon career. Beat the surf and taste the saltwater at one of these seaside triathlons. By ACTIVE.com

26 More Awesome Age Grouper Triathlon Bikes Year after year, these readersubmitted age group triathlon bikes never disappoint. By Michael Nystrom

Great Destination Races Around the World Race hard, relax hard. Why not gather the family and make a trip out of your race weekend? By ACTIVE.com

Our All-Time Favorite Triathlon YouTube Videos These inspirational and informative resources are the perfect complement to any triathlon training plan. By Michael Nystrom

Common Triathlon Fueling Mistakes While fueling focus is usually a huge benefit for health and performance, there are some mistakes commonly made by triathletes. By Lori Nedescu, MS RD CSSD

Triathlon by the Numbers Triathletes often focus on numbers miles run, hours ridden, laps swam but what about the distance of the longest race or the number of IRONMAN pa... By Greg Kaplan

How to Find the Best Triathlon for You Check these online resources before choosing your next race. By Greg Kaplan

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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Nutritional Differences Between Sprint and IRONMAN Triathlons
Being trained and ready for a sprint versus an IRONMAN takes more than just a bump in total training time.
By Lori Nedescu, MS RD CSSD

Awesome Triathlons With Ocean Swims
Take on a new challenge in your triathlon career. Beat the surf and taste the saltwater at one of these seaside triathlons.
By ACTIVE.com

26 More Awesome Age Grouper Triathlon Bikes
Year after year, these readersubmitted age group triathlon bikes never disappoint.
By Michael Nystrom

Great Destination Races Around the World
Race hard, relax hard. Why not gather the family and make a trip out of your race weekend?
By ACTIVE.com

Our All-Time Favorite Triathlon YouTube Videos
These inspirational and informative resources are the perfect complement to any triathlon training plan.
By Michael Nystrom

Common Triathlon Fueling Mistakes
While fueling focus is usually a huge benefit for health and performance, there are some mistakes commonly made by triathletes.
By Lori Nedescu, MS RD CSSD

Triathlon by the Numbers
Triathletes often focus on numbers miles run, hours ridden, laps swam but what about the distance of the longest race or the number of IRONMAN pa...
By Greg Kaplan

How to Find the Best Triathlon for You
Check these online resources before choosing your next race.
By Greg Kaplan

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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