Sarah Barker

Don't be scared to put two sports on the back burner—even in the middle of the season. There are ways to do it right.

Hitting more than one workout in a day is often standard practice for triathletes, but do you know how to get the most from your "double days?"

New study uses electrical stimulation to test runners and cyclists pre- and post-exhaustion—the results were surprising. What does this mean for triathletes?

This four-week block will help functionally build run strength while safely building run volume.

Matt Bottrill has five key areas of focus (and corresponding workouts) that will help you break through on the bike.

While you might not win the race in the swim, you can definitely lose it.

It’s hard to make gains in all three sports at once, but focusing on one sport for an extended period—especially at this time of year—can really help you up your game. Here’s how.

Leave it all on the course by practicing your ability to be bold.

Widowmaker heart attacks—also known as LAD blockages—are rare, but life-threatening. Here's what you need to know.

When you're still training hard, but not improving, it can be frustrating. It also can be a signal that you shouldn't ignore.

Tapering can instill fear in even the most accomplished of athletes, but our comprehensive guide on how to taper is here to crack the code.

The situation is fluid, but here's some guidance to help you assess the risk of various exercise situations.

A sports scientist explains why our bodies seem to be working against us at times.

If you’ve never looked into it before, now’s the time to invest some sweat equity into your training with benchmark testing.

Finding peak fitness means testing it first—we give you the lowdown on the best training tests out there.

How do you find the motivation to properly train for an event that may get canceled before race day? A sports psychologist weighs in.

Don't rush your return to training! Coaches Cliff English and Ryan Bolton give you the blueprints to get back at it - responsibly.

Medical advice for how to get back to training after the virus, plus a three-time Kona finisher shares his firsthand experience of recovery.

As restrictions lift across the country, the only thing between you and your favorite tri training scenario is your own judgement. We’ve tapped an epidemiologist to help.

Heart Rate Variability might be the new hot way to tell if something is “off,” but our expert says narrowing down what’s “off” is the trick.

The good news and bad news about taking an extended break from the water.

Physical therapists around the country are offering remote sessions—which can sometimes be better than being there in person.

A comprehensive review looked at whether short-interval training (SIT) or high-intensity interval training (HIIT) better improved time-trial performance.

Knead, stretch, awaken your qi: the right way to tackle recovery depends on where in the world you are.

Swim, bike, and run seem simple enough, but our sport has a unique language all its own. One of our writers does her best(ish) to unlock tri lingo.

Traveling to your first destination race? Follow these top tips for a smooth trip.

Strengthening these other muscles in your legs will give you the best chance of avoiding a knee injury.

With a wealth of alternative lodging options, today’s travelers are only limited by their imagination (and tolerance for adventure).