Training

Ready to have your best 70.3 finish yet? This plan is for you!

Win the opportunity to improve your swimming, running and biking technique to reach your PR goals.

When temperatures dip and the white stuff begins to fall, turn to winter tri to reignite your multisport flame.

Struggling to fit strength work into your plan? Do this quick and easy circuit, which uses only an exercise ball.

Constantly dealing with cramp pain when you try to incorporate kick sets into your workout? It's more common than you think.

You don’t have to wait to compete—there are some super-fun and highly beneficial races happening right now.

Become a bike superhero with this workout that surge-proofs your legs.

Tacking on an additional session post-race could have a strong effect on your endurance.

Here’s how to build a successful training camp at any time, anywhere—even your own living room.

Electrical muscle stimulation units are becoming affordable enough for many athletes to have at home.

Strava is calling today "Quitter's Day."

If you dread T2 and know you’ll be watching your time slip through your whole run, it’s time to take a look at this part of the triathlon.

A native of Edmonton, Canada and currently living in Boulder, Colo. Olympian Paula Findlay knows a thing or two about cold winter weather.

Use this short-but-sweet swim set to knock out yardage while still working speed.

"When I kick, I produce very little forward motion. Why is that, and what can I do to help fix it?" - Immobile Imani

For this pre-season swim session, focus on technique.

Looking for a new workout to take to the pool? Try this one from coach Sara McLarty.

The deadlift is an effective exercise that won't disrupt your training.

I’m training for my first sprint. What are the most important workouts I should be doing for each sport?

We share advice from several top coaches that will help you master the pre-season weeks as you progress into (hopefully) your best season of triathlon racing.

Use this simple, but effective, run session to bleed some speed into stagnant winter legs.

A single-sport focus in the winter is a good idea, but going after another tough endurance race may not be.

Want to try a tri? An indoor triathlon is an excellent way to get your feet wet.

Looking to sign up for your first triathlon? This advice will help you have a successful first race.

You can’t improve what you can’t measure. Try these fitness tests for every sport to make sure your training is on track.

Check out some of the newest non-tri fitness trends to try during the off-season, and learn why they can actually help you become a better triathlete.

Need some workout inspiration as you head into the new year? Here are the most popular swim, bike, run, and strength workouts that have been featured on Triathlete.com in 2018. Happy training!

Over the years coach Steven Moody has noticed that triathletes who reach their goals have these five things in common.

Lifting heavy weights to improve endurance performance might seem counterintuitive, but it can benefit distance athletes more than you might think.

Bored in the pool? Take this new workout from swimming all-star Sara McLarty to the pool this weekend.

Use this pre-season time to (finally!) focus on all the things you should be doing to become a better triathlete.

Five ways to stay motivated and on track for your first triathlon of the year.

With so many devices and physical treatments available to injured triathletes, the best way to get better quickly may actually be locked inside your own skull.

On the road again? Try these four quick-and-easy workouts next time you’re forced inside.

Yes, you can actually get fitter during the holiday season!

Realistic goal setting to reach your swim potential.

You have to look back before you look forward if you want to be a better triathlete in 2019.

We feature a workout from coach Sara McLarty every Friday so you have new ideas to take to the pool.

If you're stuck in fight-or-flight mode, your nervous system is left confused about how to support your athletic endeavors.

It's an important topic to consider as you take your training indoors this winter.

Use this set as a way to get some early-season power back into your stroke without slipping on technique.

Our editors and contributors share the best tips they’ve taken from Triathlete articles and have applied to their own training.

The ballooned outside skin is your body’s way of preventing infection.

Improving your downhill running form will help prevent injury and increase speed.

The off-season is the perfect opportunity to hit reset and make smart decisions going into next year.

Counteract the effects of indoor training with this mobility, stability, and strength routine.

Rather than checking out completely, now’s a great time to recover from nagging injuries and to recharge the body and mind.

"Is there a magical number of days you need to run that will make you faster?" - Placido Plodder

No time for an official turkey trot? Do your own treadmill workout on Thanksgiving to create room for the cornucopia of caloric options.

Complete this list of exercises by the end of the day, broken up into as many sections as you choose.

The secret to an efficient stroke lies in these essential elements.

Presenting 10 fun activities that will keep your arms, core and upper body prepped to pull water whenever you’re ready to get back at it.

Although there’s no substitute for an all-at-once long workout, there may be a few reasons to do a single-sport double workout.

These seven movement tests are guided by the idea that the root cause of many sports injuries is strength imbalances.

The definitive guide on what stretching does, whether or not you should do it, how to do it if you do, and when.

Your bike trainer isn't a buzzkill - it's an opportunity.

Bored in the pool? Take this new workout from swimming all-star Sara McLarty to the pool this weekend.

The off-season is an opportunity to set long-term goals, note any weaknesses, and take steps to improve in those areas.

Here’s what you stand to gain if you haven’t tried foam rolling, and how to do it better if you’ve already started.

Work both your strength and your form with this week’s unique cycling set.

Recovery is dependent on many factors—your fitness level and history as well as the time of year in your race season.

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

Add in these three key sessions per week to PR at your next 5K, 10K or half-marathon.

We’ll feature a swim workout from Triathlete contributor and coach Sara McLarty every Friday so you have new ideas to take to the pool.

Finding the right race based on your personality type might lead to a more satisfying outcome (and a PR).

Feel like it's a struggle not to hit the snooze button every morning? Use these three mental tips to motivate yourself during the colder months.

This unconventional speed and strength workout tests both your body and mind.

Plus, telltales signs you might be "that" runner.

Tired of setting off-season goals you never accomplish? "Beginner's Luck" columnist Meredith Atwood can relate.

These four tips—specifically geared toward triathlon racing—will make you a better all-around climber.

These sports are full of fun and benefits that will help you become a better all-around triathlete for 2019.

Think outside the run streak.

We’ll feature a swim workout from Triathlete contributor and coach Sara McLarty every Friday so you have new ideas to take to the pool.

The real trick is to integrate all of these principles into your next training block.

Peter Vanderkaay uses this drill to practice positioning his hand/arm for the catch, which helps him time the stroke properly.

Use this set to get in a quick, but tough, nonstop bike tempo session.

Taking to the trails this off-season? Use these expert tips to make sure you're enjoying the view—and not worrying about your safety.

Former collegiate triathlete Kristin Goett shares her advice for showing up to next April's national championships fit and ready to race.

Post-workout cryotherapy and sauna sessions are having a moment.

Use these super-simple dynamic pre-workout drills to get more out of your body.

For amateur athletes, developing the "know when to say when" intuition is tough.

Here's how to translate that stress into speed.

Stay on track for your peak race of the year.

Triathlete contributor and swimming all-star Sara McLarty shares another swim workout to try this weekend.

Dream of toeing the line on the Big Island? Your road map begins here.

A seemingly season-ending injury doesn't mean you have to give up on your goals.

Use these expert tips based on three-time world champion Sebastian Kienle's mechanics to help fix up your own form.

The single leg dead lift balances and strengthens your hip muscles, the ones that generate the most power when riding.

Comprehending this simple equation could bring you a new level of understanding in the pool.

Wondering how coaches create a workout? It’s not rocket science, but it’s also not just pulled out of thin air.