Weekend Swim Workout: Swim, Kick, Pull, Swim
Grab the pool tools and try this swim workout from coach Sara McLarty.
Grab the pool tools and try this swim workout from coach Sara McLarty.
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The story of how an unassuming one-mile section of red dirt road outside of Boulder, Colorado, has become the proving grounds of legends.
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Build some top-end speed in the pool with these progressive efforts.
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The father-son duo of Dick and Rick Hoyt conquered over 1,100 endurance events worldwide, including 247 triathlons.
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Two-time winner pro triathlete Eric Lagerstrom shares his expert knowledge, ranging from the course, to race logistics, to how to celebrate after the finish line.
It goes better than you'd think.
Mix it up in the pool this weekend with this progressive intervals set.
The 2023 season is here, and it's time to outfit dad with some of the coolest Father's Day triathlon gadgets out there.
Carfrae and former pro Patrick Mckeon break down the iconic course in Chattanooga, who looks good for the pro women's race, and their predictions for how the day will play out.
Can Jackie Hering defend her title in Tennessee? Not if Paula Findlay, Skye Moench, or Rach McBride have anything to say about it. Watch it all play out on the free livestream for 70.3 Chattanooga this Sunday, May 21.
The team of doctors who helped Natalie Brogan beat breast cancer are going the extra mile (70.3 of them, actually).
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Of all the gear you buy for triathlon, the helmet might just be the most important. Is it worth it to spend more for MIPS? Dr. Damián Palafox looks into the latest studies on cycling helmet technology.
The only triathlete to ever successfully defend an Olympic title decided to have a crack at XTERRA in Staffordshire’s Weston Park in the U.K. last weekend. Turns out he's pretty good at off-road triathlon, too.
Strengthen your foot core with these simple exercises to prevent injury from your feet to your hips.
Also, the second stop of the World Triathlon Paratri Series heads to Japan.
Jeanni Metzler took 18 months away from professional racing after a debilitating battle with anxiety and depression—and the key to her recovery came from the most unexpected of places.
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Chrissie Wellington has long moved on from triathlon. But the 4-time Ironman World Champion says these days, she’s achieving even more.
Looking to mix it up in the pool? This weekend's swim set is full of fun.
Carfrae and former pro Patrick Mckeon break down the course in Panama City, who looks good for the pro men's race, and gives some insight into Tim O'Donnell's return to racing, post-heart attack.
Running with power could be the best way to not only know precisely what your effort is, but also how to make you a more efficient runner. We look at why and which devices work best.
Sam Long, Lionel Sanders, Jackson Laundry, and Tim O'Donnell are back at it this weekend. Here's how to watch all the action on the 70.3 Gulf Coast Livestream this Saturday, May 13.
It's the perennial triathlete question: what's a good triathlon finishing time? To answer, we've recruited a data expert to break down "good" triathlon times by distance, course, and age.
Your first triathlon is all about one thing: making mistakes and learning from them. (And having fun!) We can help minimize the former and maximize the latter.
Look, we're not going to pretend every long ride or run ends with a homemade smoothie and bowl of superfoods. If you're going to hit up the drive-thru window after your workout, at least choose one of these R.D.-approved options for recovery fuel.
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The Finnish brand throws its hat into the “adventure watch” ring with the Suunto Vertical—a smartwatch that boasts a huge 60 days of battery life and dual-band GPS.
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Hit the weekend with this creative swim workout from swimming all-star Sara McLarty.
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Carfrae and former pro Patrick Mckeon take a look at this weekend's big race in St. George—the course, the contenders, their picks, and more.
Rudy Von Berg has been on a roll already this year with a recent win in Texas. We take a close look at the equipment he'll be using this weekend in Ibiza.
No access to open water? No problem! Hone your skills in the pool with these specific open-water swim sets.
We take a close look at the top pros heading to St. George, Utah, this weekend to battle for $100k in prize money.
O'Donnell's win is his first since overcoming a heart attack dubbed "the widowmaker." He reveals how he's been managing his condition and what workouts helped him break the tape.
We polled a handful of the top pros including Barbara Riveros and David McNamee to find out what workouts they used to prep for a big weekend of racing in Ibiza.
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Ready to find your top-end swim fitness? This week's workout will help.
A P.T. helps correct three issues that could be causing you not to feel smooth in the water.
You're excited for your first race - so excited, you overdid it in training and now you're paying for it. From plantar fasciitis to swimmer's shoulder, we've got your guide to identifying and treating the most common injuries new triathletes encounter.
Fresh off a top-10 finish at Hawaii Ironman and a victory at IM South Africa, Frenchman Leon Chevalier will use his strength as a cyclist to push a massive 58-tooth 1x setup. Check out the rest of his ride.
In a packed event with three Olympic gold medalists and some first-ever matchups in the men's race, and all of the top-10 ranked athletes in the women's race, we break down the 2023 PTO European Open.
Former short-course star Tom Bishop has some unique components on his Vitus Auro frame. Check out what he'll be riding in Ibiza this weekend.
We round up all of the most important news in our sport this month and give one big hot take on one big, burning topic.
In an exclusive interview with Triathlete, the coach of disgraced U.S. triathlete Collin Chartier speaks out on their coaching relationship, the surprisingly quiet doping investigation, Chartier's training data, and more.
Cramps are the bane of every triathlete's existence. Scientists are uncovering new reasons why we cramp during races - and what can be done to relieve the discomfort.
Why your decades-old recovery regimen may no longer make the cut
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Race day shouldn't be your first time swimming in open water! As the weather warms, use this guide to transfer your pool skills to open-water swimming practice without missing a beat.
With dry January far in the rear-view mirror, what are the benefits of staying sober as you head into your summer tris?
Once solely the realm of pros and high-end carbon outfits, 3D printing is changing the way we build (and fit) tri gear.
Multisport hasn't been immune to the specter of drug use in its ranks. We take a look at the sport's dark past.
There is evidence to suggest this popular footwear option might be a contributing factor in bone stress injuries.
It’s no shock that being a pro triathlete is an expensive venture, but short-course, draft-legal racing takes a (costly) team of experts to get to the top. We look at who pays for what and why.
Build your cycling fitness and power with this workout from one of the sport's most experienced coaches.
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Look at each phase of your freestyle swim stroke to find areas where you can improve quickly.
An out-of-competition test by Ironman in February of this year detected the presence of erythropoietin (EPO) in a sample collected from 2022 U.S. Open Triathlon winner Collin Chartier.
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Running fast is just as much a mental effort as it is a physical one. Six-time Ironman World Champion Mark Allen shares a track workout to build the required skills for both.
While trying to qualify for an English Channel crossing, swimmers swallowed ingestible thermometers. They got really cold.
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We all love new gear, but what’s the best, most environmentally conscious way to deal with your old stuff?
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Though you may be racing with freestyle, that doesn't mean you should only train with freestyle.
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