When it comes to your first triathlon, any finishing time is a good one! But if you're looking for something a little more concrete to aim for, here are a few guidelines for good triathlon times for beginners.
Fed up of riding the trainer? Try this workout—there's plenty for your brain and body!
Getting older doesn’t have to mean getting slower if you apply the right intensity to your training.
Is running by time or by distance actually the same thing? (Yes...and no.)
For a successful season next year, experts agree that you need to be methodical about race selection. We have the steps (and a printable worksheet) on how to do it right.
Not everyone can flip turn in the pool—and that's OK. Check out our guide to open turns.
Enjoy mixing up the terrain and the intensity with this off-season run session.
Working out and racing at altitude doesn’t have to be as scary as it sounds. Ignore the myths, and check out our expert-led strategies before you climb that elevation ladder.
A solid Ironman marathon can be elusive if you're not a sub-12 hour finisher. Coach Alison Freeman explains why the wheels fall off during the run leg for so many long-course triathletes, and how to have a better Ironman run.
These three bike workouts for half-iron training place a unique focus on the skills and endurance needed to conquer the 70.3 bike leg.
TSS, CTL, ATL, and TSB - your TrainingPeaks app is riddled with lots of important-sounding metrics. But not all of them are actually useful (looking at you, TSS).
Knowing how to read and interpret the VI (Variability Index) data in your power files can help you improve your bike splits in training and racing.
Training didn't go the way you planned and now you're not as prepared as you'd hope. Should you still race, or is it better to pull the plug? We've got questions (and answers) to guide you.
Improve (and use) all four quadrants of your pedal stroke.
Hey, it happens—your schedule gets slammed, you get sick, or an injury appears out of nowhere. Use these guidelines for adjusting your training so you can stay on track.
Before you hit the "register" button for that sprint, Olympic, 70.3 or Ironman triathlon, make sure you know how many hours of training you're signing up for.
The higher your VO2 max, the more oxygen your cardiovascular system can deliver to your muscles—which means they can work harder and last longer.
These six workouts can boost your VO2 max plus improve your speed and endurance at lactate threshold, covering the widest range of areas for potential gains on race day.
Understanding what lactate threshold is—and how to find yours—is an important part of training and performance.
For a successful season next year, experts agree that you need to objectively and subjectively evaluate your last season. We have the steps (and a printable worksheet) on how to do it right.
The answer isn't as simple as you think.
Triathlon isn’t an easy sport, but we’ve identified eight of the toughest parts of race day and collected expert advice on how to overcome.
The iron distance demands respect. We take a look at what it takes to be ready to tackle one of triathlon’s longest days—and who probably shouldn’t.
As we return to racing, being realistic and objective about your goals is more important than ever.
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.
Starting out in triathlon can seem overwhelming—but here's some key information that'll help give you a headstart.
This swim session features a little bit of everything to help body—and brain—fully engaged.
Knowing when and how to incorporate intervals into your training is an important part in reaching your potential.
Coach Alison Freeman recommends a relatively light emphasis on swimming.