Training

Avoid injury and start your season strong with this progression from off-season workouts to speed training.

Stuck indoors? Try this training session from coach Andrew Shanks.

Coach Lance Watson provides six tips for using the pool to prepare for the 2.4-mile swim that will set the tone of your Ironman race.

In one study, runners ran a whopping 27.1 percent slower on a treadmill than a track. Tips for sticking to your target speed on a treadmill.

Matt Fitzgerald provides seven tips for balancing your training with the rest of your life.

Forget boring trainer sessions—these three gamification options will push you harder and make cold-weather training more entertaining.

"You will find that you race much better in an Ironman carrying a little too much than a little too less. You can bet on it."

Dr. Jordan Metzl provides advice on how to deal with this classic overuse running injury.

American Ben Hoffman, who had a breakthrough performance last year in Kona, uses this bike workout in the week leading up to a half-Ironman.

Pro triathlete Sarah Haskins’ return to fitness post-baby has had its ups and downs, but she’s back—and as fast as ever.

Bikes vs. cars is a debate that riles tempers, no matter which side you’re on. Follow these nine guidelines for safer riding this season.

Your Twitter questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.

Ironman world champion Michellie Jones shares how CrossFit can benefit triathletes—plus, workouts and moves to try at home.

In this video, Dr. Jordan Metzl discusses why runners and triathletes experience neck pain.

A few practical suggestions to improve on stagnant race results from coach Mat Steinmetz.

This bike workout was designed by Millward's coach Mat Steinmetz to use as a final tune-up before an event.

Coach Brett Sutton calls the treadmill the number one improvement tool for weak runners and shares a staple workout to try.

A session designed for athletes who need to develop more power generally and/or athletes who will be racing on hilly courses.

These hill repeats incorporate kettlebell swings that’ll get your hamstrings and glutes firing.

Are you a slave to your training schedule? While consistency is important, the ability to adapt is also critical, explains Brett Sutton.

Triathlete Editor-in-Chief Julia Beeson Polloreno writes about her experience at the first Women For Tri board meeting.

Tips from a coach (and six-time Ironman Hawaii finisher) on how to set concrete goals this season.

Destination race travel can wreak havoc on your sleep pattern, but a few tips will help you battle jetlag and feel refreshed on race day.

Sure, you need to train more to go faster, but you can also see time gains by simply working smarter.

Dr. Jordan Metzl provides advice on avoiding and eliminating that nasty pain in the bottom of the foot.

This session is designed for developing a smooth pedal stroke, efficiency and neuromuscular quickness in an aerobic zone.

Pro cyclist Tim Johnson and Dr. James Hopker explain how he makes the most of his time on an indoor trainer.

Vertical kicking is a challenging drill great for promoting an efficient flutter kick.

Help form the foundation for a smooth, efficient running stride.

It's going to be a fight to the finish, but this workout will set the tone for the battle on the field later!

Bulletproof your immune system with these expert tips.

Check out Jené Shaw's author page.

New research contradicts the belief that moderate foot pronation may be linked to running injuries.

The treadmill can be a valuable training tool when the harsh realities of winter threaten to compromise the quality of your key workouts.

Fix and prevent pain in your Achilles tendon with these stretches and exercises.

Help your bike fitter help you with these three steps to ensure you get the right fit.

Here’s your guide to get the most out of this simple, effective tool, which can help build upper-body strength.

Research shows ice baths aren’t all they’re made out to be.

Triathlete Editor-in-Chief Julia Polloreno is one of 12 women who will develop a five year-strategy and action plan for the women For Tri initiative.

Another solo swim workout? Here’s how to beat black-line boredom for good.

Fartlek, which means “speed play” in Swedish, involves varying the intensity to teach your body to recover quickly.

Get to know the two-time Olympian, 2014 Ironman 70.3 world champion and runner-up to the 2014 Ironman World Championship crown.

Winter is the perfect time to fine-tune your swim stroke, and mastering a few skills will go a long way toward enhancing your effort.

Pack swimming is a relatively infrequent experience for most athletes, and it’s difficult to replicate in a pool.

This vertical dolphin kicking drill also makes for a killer core workout.

Just because it's winter does not mean you have to reduce intensity on the bike! Hold on to (or build) high-end speed with this session.

We compiled some of the most common training questions we hear and had veteran coach Jimmy Riccitello weigh in with his expert opinion.

Kettlebell workouts have a multitude of benefits for triathletes, including strength gains for the cycling and running muscles.

Mimic a proper open-water stroke—and gain strength—by adding a band to your pool sessions.

Pete Jacobs discusses the importance of running technique and how he learned about the most efficient way to run.

This session simulates race surges, teaching the body how to suffer and then settle back into a reasonable pace.

Swimming slow on the recovery portion of a set is very important.

While hill training is valuable all year, it is particularly useful early in your preparation to gain strength and muscular endurance.

Coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty answers questions about replacing wetsuits, strength training and upper-body mass.

This run workout is great for triathletes of all distances, because it has lower intensity mixed with some quicker turnover intervals.

As an aspiring or new triathlete, a race resolution may not be the best plan of attack.

Developing a good underwater freestyle catch is important because it is one of the most crucial elements to forward propulsion.

Here’s how to navigate the hype and get the most out of your body’s natural rebuilding efforts.

A time efficient set to ease into things focusing on form, aerobic fitness and, finally, aerobic capacity and neuromuscular firing

Many of us have plenty of reasons why we can’t complete a triathlon. We offer excuse-eschewing tips that will kick-start your training.

Try this hill session from Competitor.com Senior Editor Mario Fraioli. Don’t stop till you get to the top!

To run efficiently, you need more than just strength alone.

The buoyancy of a wetsuit is a great thing for weaker swimmers, but whether donning neoprene all the time is a good idea is up for debate.

Tim DeBoom provides sage advice for avoiding burnout and striking a healthy life balance in the coming months.

Haven’t hammered out that resolution list yet? Here are four goals to go for this year—and tips on how to get ‘em done.

There’s no need to fight the gym crowds during New Year’s resolutions time—you can do all five of these workouts from your own home.

Want to see improvement in your training? Take the time to write it all down.

Pilates builds balance and strength and is a great cross-training activity for triathletes

We compiled some of the most common training questions we hear and had veteran coach Jimmy Riccitello weigh in with his expert opinion.

Dr. Jordan Metzl discusses one of the most annoying injuries for endurance athletes: IT Band Syndrome.

The secret to improving your running is still in the hills.

Looking for a swim, bike, run or brick workout? Check out the 10 most popular clicked-on sessions of this year.

Constant exhalation is a necessary skill for an efficient freestyle stroke, but many athletes tend to hold their breath underwater.

Professional triathlete Doug MacLean shares his experience with skin cancer.

This deceptively hard trainer session is perfect for tackling in the winter months.

Buckingham does this long bike workout to prepare for Ironman, and practices everything during it.

Get motivated to pull off the covers and start your day with vigor with this video from our partner Wellwellwell.com.

Look back on the 10 most popular triathlon training articles featured on Triathlete.com in 2014.

We asked legendary coach Brett Sutton for some simple advice to help age groupers make the most of their run training.

Your Twitter questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.

Even with the best biking education and years of experience, many triathletes will experience a crash.

Our thoughts on running fads to ignore, along with some timeless advice on maximizing your triathlon run performance.

Dr. Jordan Metzl identifies different types of shoulder pain and offers strategies for treatment and strengthening.

This session will help train the respiratory system that delivers the oxygen our bodies demand under heavy effort loads.

Former professional runner Alan Webb shares the mistakes and learnings from his first season as a triathlete.

While a period of rest is necessary, off-season run-focused workouts can play an important role in your 2015 performances.

USA Triathlon today announced the organization's $2.6 million multi-year Women's Triathlon Emerging Sport Grant.

“I don't love riding my trainer in winter,” says Hoffman. “But sometimes it has to happen, so I turn to this 2+ hour workout for some quality efforts.”

The off-season is the time to build some bike-specific leg strength, so try any or all of these tough workouts.

This swim session is designed to typify what we encounter on race days with surges and recoveries.