Training

Not everyone can flip turn in the pool—and that's OK. Check out our guide to open turns.

From new precision surgery techniques to biologic options, a bum knee no longer needs to put you on the bench. Here's what endurance athletes need to know about knee replacement surgery.

Here’s how to identify and respect your body’s limits as you work to improve your hip mobility.

Unwise lifestyle choices jacked up the amount of bad fat in my bloodstream. Could I fix this by getting back in the saddle and eating right?

This swim workout from coach Sara McLarty will help you learn how to make the most of the speed changes that happen throughout the swim portion of a triathlon race.

Instability puts strain on your Achilles tendon. Train your body to support your stride from the feet up using these exercises for Achilles injury prevention.

With short days and cold months approaching, we break down the best indoor cycling platforms and apps you could be using this winter.

This helpful tool can be used to set training zones and track performance gains over time. Understand more about power-to-weight ratio using our charts and expert tips from coaches Joe Friel and Dan Plews.

Even though we're entering off-season mode, it's still worthwhile to include some short speed work from time to time.

From monster mileage to extremely high cadence riding to superfood-only fads, triathletes are easy picking when it comes to training trends that might not actually work that well. We look back at the history of "magic bullet" training methodology and ask the most important question of all: What were we thinking?

How to keep your six-pack and upper back engaged while trapped on all-day videocalls to best benefit your swim, bike, and run.

A new study looks at why side stitches happen in runners - and it has nothing to do with your fitness level or what you ate before your workout.

Research suggests that we might be missing out on powerful mental health benefits by choosing to train indoors versus natural outdoor environments.

Stiff and unstable hips put strain on your hamstrings. Use these self-tests, stretches, and exercises to assess hip mobility, posture and rotational strength.

Struggling with a certain phase of your swim stroke? It's time to incorporate single-arm drills into your sets.

Improve your swim technique as well as your aerobic fitness with this relaxed pool workout.

It may be time to rethink the “off-season” and join TriDot’s Preseason Project.

A great running stride isn’t learned by focusing on your footstrike or cadence - it develops as you improve your body’s strength and mobility.

"I used to watch so many triathletes do silly things in the weight room, thinking: ‘Why are they doing that?’ so I started creating a thought process around how I could help them."

Breathing to both sides of your body becomes even more important when you move from the pool to the open water.

You’re most vulnerable to falling ill 72 hours post-race. Here’s how to avoid it.

Hilma intends to win over prospective customers with an astonishingly wide range of sizes.

Pick a set based on your experience level and give this workout a try this weekend!

Approximately half of athletes who menstruate are using a hormonal contraceptive. How does using hormonal birth control affect athletic performance? We asked the experts to break down what we know - and don't know - about hormonal contraceptives for endurance athletes.

Learning to cue a tall, balanced run posture, combined with strategic, specific core training, is the path to improving your run form, alleviate pain, bolster training durability, and find seconds on the clock.

What does it take to go from Olympic-distance phenom to the top step of the 70.3 World Championships? Taylor Knibb's coach, Ian O'Brien shares the little details that added up to a big win in St. George, including workout instructions for three key sessions ahead of her race.

Enjoy mixing up the terrain and the intensity with this off-season run session.

“Everyone just bows to the Norwegians, and we were like: ‘F**k that!’ If you’re not going out there to really test yourself against the best, and people that everyone says are better than you, then why are you even doing the sport?"

Nate Helming explains why you should be practicing how to breathe every day—and it's harder than it sounds.

This spooky interval workout will leave your nerves frayed and your shoulders feeling like ghosts.

Boost your bike fitness—and improve your cadence—with this targeted session.

Make sure to keep it fun — plus other tips from coach Marilyn Chychota.

Bored in the pool? This weekend's workout from coach Sara McLarty includes a fun and challenging drill you probably have never tried before.

Enjoy hitting some higher intensity power bursts that'll get you working hard in this session.

Sodaro and coach Dan Plews reveal three sessions that helped this Kona rookie break the tape at the 2022 Ironman World Championship.

Everyday activities can put a strain on the complex muscles in your shoulder. Give them the care they need with these stretches for tight shoulders.

Your timing chip is one of the most important pieces of gear you'll wear on race day. But what if it falls off in the swim, or if you miss a timing mat on the course? Don't panic - the experts are here to help.

No, flat abs are not a true indicator of how strong you are.

This monthly test set can help you gauge where you are in speed and fitness.

If you’ve experienced burning pain in the forefoot that radiates into the toes, you may have what’s called Morton’s neuroma.

Applying more effort to the second half of the bike in a race is a powerful strategy, but it's also powerfully hard to pull off.

The pull-up is more than just a cool trick to show off in the gym - it will help you become a stronger swimmer, too. These moves will help you safely progress until you’ve got the exercise down.

What makes tools problematic is that swim aids can also mask your weakness.

Have some fun with your fall running with this speed play session.

Where you run—not just how much—can make a big difference to your run form and fitness.

With his mantra of 1 percent better every day, Chris Nikic continues to change the perception of what is possible. Crossing the finish line at the Ironman World Championships adds his name to the history books and cements his legacy as a pioneer in the sport.

Here’s what’s holding you back from outkicking your rivals.

Don't do strength training for the sake of strength training. Instead, intentionally build a balanced body so you can successfully withstand the rigors of triathlon training.

If you've never tried trail running, you're missing out! A top ultra runner shares her top tips for getting started on the trails.

The five-time Ironman champ used this progressive tempo run workout to prep for her race in Kona, but this versatile session can be used by age-groupers training for any distance.

Swimming fast can be simplified into a physics equation.

Get off-road and get dirty with our guide to XTERRA and off-road triathlon.

How lessons from the marathon legend's master class can make you a faster triathlon runner.

This quick workout will help build strength and a range of motion in your ankles, knees, hips, spine, and shoulders

From Lucy Charles-Barclay to Linsey Corbin, it seems like stress fractures are sidelining everyone this year. Learn what causes stress fractures, how to diagnose a stress fracture, and what to do if you're hit with this common bone injury.

First-time Kona qualifier Jennifer Simmerman shares her five biggest secrets on how she went from a strong runner, to a solid triathlete, to competing in a world championship.

Coach Sara McLarty recommends trying this workout 2–3 days before an event as a pre-race tune-up.

Whether you've picked one of the toughest run courses in triathlon or a race with a pancake-flat run, your training regimen should include regular hill workouts.

Three of the fastest long-course age groupers in the world each share a swim, bike, or run session that they use to prepare for the big day.

We’ve put together three 70.3 specific workouts that address strength, speed, and race specific tempo from one expert coach.

Understanding why your neck and shoulders hurt can help you find the fix—and pain-free optimal performance.

These four strength exercises will help you stand tall — and boost your athleticism, too.

This workout will teach you to push beyond your comfort zone during the second half to stay close to the leaders as you head out on the bike.

It can be very easy to train at a moderate intensity all the time, which can be a surefire way to plateau or even burn out. Here’s how polarized training can help prevent that.

Running after riding a bike is much different from running on fresh legs. Learn about the physiology of running vs. triathlon running, plus how to estimate your triathlon run time.

Your guide to transitioning from road to trail.

Raise your power capacity with this explosive, unconventional sprint workout.

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.

Canadian Lionel Sanders has one of the most notorious running styles in triathlon: On one hand, it won't win any beauty contests; on the other hand, it wins races. We take a look at how and why.

There are no walls in open water - so practice for race day with this no-pushoff prep set from coach Sara McLarty.

There's nothing worse than losing valuable seconds (or minutes!) in that in-between world from swim to bike and bike to run. This video and step-by-step guide to triathlon transitions will help you speed through like a pro.

Scientifically, we know that more pain doesn't always equal more gain, but why exactly are triathletes wired to think that suffering is the best measure of success?

This power-based swim set from a swimrun veteran will help you become a stronger all-around swimmer.

These exercises can help you build a supportive structure for your yoga practice—or any other pursuit.

From cheese to leafy greens, it’s time to put something unexpected onto the flames tonight. Hello, grill master.

Swimming behind another athlete can save upward of 30 percent energy expenditure - that is, if you’re doing it properly.

You might not believe it, but there’s good news about being injured.

But what does it take to keep this mysterious connector primed for sport?

When done properly and safely, riding in a group is fun and can be a great workout. Here are some tips.

Feeling ready to tackle an Ironman? Read our complete guide on how to go from a half to full.

A creative swim workout from Triathlete contributor and swimming all-star Sara McLarty.

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.

Racing on a rolling or hilly bike course this year? This session is for you.

We sit down with Long and his coach, Olympian Ryan Bolton, to take a look at how the American pulled off the fastest bike split in a stacked field at the Collins Cup.

Does the thought of doing a long swim set typically make you groan? Are you always looking for ways to put off that track workout? Reach into our bag of scientific tricks to get your brain on board with your body.

How do you get over a DNS (did not start)? Triathlon coach Gordo Byrn tackles this question.

Use these five simple strategies to make your race-week experience less nerve-wracking.

Because you actually can't focus on one without also addressing the other.