Training

The stairs engage many muscles including core, quads, hamstrings and calves, while also keeping heart rate up for cardiovascular benefit.

Finish one of these epic swim workouts for triathletes, and you'll have a newfound confidence in the water (you badass, you).

Use these skills sessions to help you become a more efficient, confident and safer triathlete on the bike.

This is how the three-time Olympic medalist gets ready for the mixed relay.

Looking to mix it up in the pool this weekend? Here's a creative workout from coach Sara McLarty.

Masters swim coaches are great at working on the fine points of technique, but most don't have the training to work with adults on the fundamentals.

By getting comfortable with being out of the saddle, you can better control heart rate spikes from standing during a race.

No one knows the Ironman Lake Placid course better than race champion and coach Jennie Hansen. Prep with her expert race recon, from Lake Placid course profiles to necessary gear to the best spots for spectators.

Forget having to learn a separate sequence for warm-up, cool-down, or recovery. These 8 poses targeting runners’ most-used muscles will help keep your body happy and injury-free.

Real-life advice from neurodiverse triathletes on their experiences, unique challenges, and opportunities encountered in training and racing.

Menstruation and inspiration are in focus as German Laura Philipp talks us through an Ironman-brand record-setting day at Ironman Hamburg.

When "good enough" starts to slow you down.

A new swim workout to take to the pool this weekend.

Mixed relay was the most exciting event at the Olympics, and now it's the most exciting event to hit the age-group scene. Learn about the distances, how to build your team, and what strategies you'll need to succeed.

Two of the world’s top long-course coaches, Siri Lindley and Dan Lorang, dig into the good and bad behind racing with data or racing by feel.

2021 USAT champion and Milwaukee resident Annamarie Strehlow shares her expert race recon on the USAT AG Nationals courses.

Put yourself in a paratriathlete's shoes - er, swim cap - and find your feel for the water with this paratriathlon simulation swim from Paralympian and coach Aaron Scheides.

As triathletes, we focus on a few of the body's systems—skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and even digestive—but did you know the single biggest make-or-break system for triathletes could be the endocrine system?

Coach Maria Simone explains what role rest days play in recovery.

Here’s how to set your little striders up for long-term health and fitness success.

“A lot of people think, ‘Oh, if I go up to altitude for a weekend and come back down, it’ll be a benefit.' But it’s the opposite."

Not a morning person? Not a problem. In the 5 minutes in between hitting the snooze button, you can set the tone for your entire day.

Bored in the pool? Here's a new workout from Triathlete contributor and swimming all-star Sara McLarty.

The algorithms used to estimate your training load have some fundamental flaws, scientists say.

These short, punchy bursts of speed are just what you need to get out of your Zone 3 plateau.

An Ironman distance triathlon—sometimes called the iron-distance—is 140.6 miles. But why?

Acute pain can usually be easily resolved by correcting a training error, while long-term pain often requires long-term care.

Tracking your metabolic flexibility on a simple device might sound good, but experts say it’s not that simple.

In this set from coach Sara McLarty, your pull buoy is going to get just as much of a workout as you are.

Well-intentioned friends and family sometimes say things to their triathlete-in-training that sound encouraging, but really aren't. Here's what to say instead.

This killer workout uses changes in pace to increase your threshold on the bike.

Athletes like Kristian Blummenfelt and Lionel Sanders are pushing triathlon (and themselves) to new levels by breaking down pain barriers. How do they do it, and what can everyday triathletes learn from them? A neuroscientist explains.

The work needed to go faster on the bike requires you to really stretch beyond your comfort level.

When it comes to swimming, most triathletes believe you can either be fast or you can be smooth. That's not the case. Master both swim styles with this set from coach Sara McLarty.

There is no such thing as a perfect bike cadence, but cadence is an important piece of the overall cycling puzzle.

Use Meredith Kessler's creative pyramid fartlek run set to celebrate Global Run Day the only way a triathlete should: by getting on your grind.

Strength training is supplemental work to swimming, biking, and running that doesn't have to be long or complicated. These quick routines will help.

Like the two-hour marathon chase, this weekend’s assault on the seven- and eight-hour Ironman barriers will require some rule-bending

Stairs aren’t just for stepping—this creative routine will have your whole body feeling the burn

Don't swim lap after lap with no purpose! Try this week's workout from coach Sara McLarty.

Get the most from your power meter by understanding the differences between normalized and average—and when to use each.

After a second place finish in 2015 and a third place finish in 2017, Jackie Hering finally took the win in Chattanooga over a killer field. Her secret? Self-coaching, finding balance with family, and racing a half-marathon in her build-up.

Throw a little “speed play” into your training holding pattern with a run that makes the miles fly by.

How do you transition? How do you set up your area? How do you navigate aid stations? How do you do it like a pro?

Walking during an Ironman marathon is a surprisingly sound strategy, but if you want to do it right there's a catch.

Loosen up those tight hips—and let go of whatever you’re holding onto—with this short sequence.

Think you can't get a good strength session in while you're traveling? Think again.

This set from coach Sara McLarty is full of good-for-you swim drills, broken into small sets of 4x50 to make them a little bit easier to swallow.

Prepare for your open-water swim in the pool with this spicy set.

Master your “arousal control” in training to not only race your own race better, but to tackle life challenges with more ease.

Sleep is an important component of injury recovery - but how are you supposed to get shut-eye when your injury makes it hard to get comfortable?

“If I hadn’t found swimming, biking, and running, I’d probably be pretty sick right now–if I was still alive."

We get inside insight into the tactics, the race plan, and the lead pack dynamics (and yes, that final-mile duel) that put Kiwi Braden Currie on the podium at the Ironman World Championship.

This Olympic-distance specific set will get you ready for your next 1500-meter swim.

Here's the latest installment from our Norwegian training experiment, including lactate testing data and sample workouts.

Are you the Social Butterfly or the Tech Geek? The Lone Ranger or the Hardcore Racer? We've got the lowdown on the five most-commonly found characters in Zwift.

Ever wondered what Sanders does in race week? Check out this run session to find out more and give it a go yourself.

We do a deep dive analysis on training with HRV to help you get the most from this all-important metric.

Race season has arrived. We take a look at some key open-water drills to help improve your swim.

Wellington tells the story of how she fought her way through a roller coaster of pain and fear to claim a fourth Ironman world title. And pros share their mind-over-matter tips.

Hit the weekend with this creative swim workout from swimming all-star Sara McLarty.

Get a sneak peek at the workout that Gustav Iden and Kristian Blummenfelt will be doing the day before the Ironman World Championship.

Looking to stretch out your back after a long ride or heavy training weekend? Start with these seven back stretches for triathletes.

With the help of high-performance coach Alan Couzens, our managing editor finds out exactly what the Nordic approach entails—and tests it herself.

Double threshold workout days, long slow runs, and lactate tests galore: What happens when you try to train like a Norwegian?

In this month's show, we do a deep dive on sports psychology and discuss the impact the mind can have on performance.

Don't let the short sets in this workout fool you - collectively, these sprints pack a punch!

A new review shows a potential link between structural injuries and an athlete's personal attitudes, stressors, and relationships.

Use these videos to boost your power and efficiency on the bike with our cycling-specific strength circuit.

Boost your watts with this bike session, which can be done indoors or on the road.

Ready to take to the dirt? Here's what you need to know to get started.

HRV can help you decide when to push—and when to hold back—for optimal fitness and recovery.

A new swim workout from coach Sara McLarty to take to the pool this weekend.

Many athletes use their workouts as a way to work out their anxiety, but the effects might be temporary. Use these expert-approved tips for training to banish anxiety for the long haul.

Through storytelling, she hopes to share the experience of runners of color and move the running industry toward more authentic inclusivity

Build your run-specific strength with this tough session from the former world champ.

Your chronotype is in your DNA, and understanding more about it can help you get more from your workouts and recovery.

Injuries rarely happen at convenient times. Here's how to manage until you can get in to see a pro.

Have you ever noticed that some swimmers have a long, smooth stroke while others swim equally as well with a short, fast turnover? The Ape index helps explain why.

We're well acquainted with the idea of riding and running with power, but what does this mean when it comes to swim training?

Team Triathlete is an encouraging community of multisporters with expert Q&As, exclusive giveaways, and access to Triathlete's editors.

Tokyo 2020 silver medalist Lauren Parker gives us an insight into one of her key bike workouts.

Try this latest workout by Sara McLarty to work on your speed in the water.

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?"

How far can you make it up the ladder?

Snorkels, fins, pull buoys—we love to use them, but it's important to make them really work for you.

Known by many names, the brick workout can encompass a bike-run or swim-bike (or any combination). Why do triathletes need these workouts and what do they achieve?

If you aren’t getting enough of these six vitamins and minerals, then you’re letting your diet sap your stamina.

Freestyle is important, but so is backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Here’s how to improve your IM skills and became a stronger all-around swimmer.

Get a glimpse at some of Dr. Cory Nyamora's expert Q+A in the Team Triathlete community.