Training

If you want a bonus strength/cardio workout you can execute in a short amount of time, here are a few options.

Pro triathlete Beth Gerdes shares her tips for a healthy return to fitness post-pregnancy.

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

Not all repeats need to be “Run up this hill. Jog down.” Here are a few new ideas from coaches to mix up your next set of repeats.

The latest research suggests that the competitive spirit may be an untapped source of inspiration for many of us.

Get used to pace changes in a race with this interval workout.

Too crowded to do your 10x100s? Don’t bail.

A look at the benefits of treating pain with ultrasound.

The Overtake is available in November and retails for $250. Smith also offers an optional MIPS liner.

A unique way of doing the traditional triathlon brick workout.

Studies provide encouraging evidence for knock-kneed runners.

Drafting can reduce energy output by up to 38 percent. These positions will help you swim faster and easier in your next race.

This “transition phase” bike workout takes athletes from the end of the off-season into the first phase of triathlon-specific training.

Treatments such as ice baths and hot whirlpools both have their advantages, but the application of each depends on the individual athlete.

Starting out at the front of the swim will put you in a strong position for the entire race.

The American pro will do this simple but demanding interval session once a week leading up to an Olympic-distance or 70.3 race.

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

Don't let the snow keep you from working out this winter. Here are three cold-weather activities great for all triathletes.

Inspired by Kona and getting the itch to tackle Ironman in the next year? Coach Lance Watson helps you decide if you're ready.

The evidence is starting to pile up against static stretching before workouts.

The world champion provides an update and shares two of her favorite top-speed training sessions–one for the bike and one for the run.

Dr. Jordan Metzl discusses the symptoms of ingrown toenails, and provides advice on treating and preventing the troublesome foot pain.

Whether you’re training or racing, you should try to be as competitive as possible, right? Not always, say the experts.

The sooner you identify your specific downfall as a swimmer, the faster you’ll be out of the open water and onto your bike.

Advice on what to do in a few swimming scenarios that can throw triathletes off track.

Combine your endurance-focused efforts with explosive sprint drills for better finishing speed.

Swim.com adds a social element to otherwise solo sessions.

"What shall I do with all this hard-earned fitness?” Cyclo-cross just might be the perfect off-season option.

Your guide to whether you should tackle 26.2 this winter.

Learn how to properly do a flying bike mount with this video from Triathlete magazine.

Check out Bethany Mavis's author page.

Use less energy to go faster with these tips to improve your efficiency.

The right coach can take a triathlete’s performance from good to great. What kind of coach is right for you? Take our quiz to find out.

Yoga serves as the perfect cross-training for triathletes for its restorative benefits and ability to build body awareness.

Try these tips from Lifesport coach Dan Smith during your next brick workout.

Five ways to approach common psychological pitfalls.

Far less straightforward than a torn tendon that shows up on an MRI, overtraining syndrome is a bit nebulous.

Working hard but not getting faster? Three reasons technique trumps fitness when it comes to improving your stroke.

Do you avoid a specific cadence? Have workouts you neglect? You’ll be surprised at the results when you train against your preference.

This bike workout can be done on the trainer, outside or even on a spin or hotel bike.

Lesley Paterson made a name for herself in triathlon, but she grew up “fell” running on the undulating terrain of the Scottish moors.

Mirinda Carfrae overcame a 14-minute deficit on the bike with a marathon course record performance to claim her third Ironman world title.

Fall racing season is in full swing. Understand how your body was designed to recover to unlock performance benefits.

This week’s one-hour workout is a swim set from Atlanta-based coach Andrew Shanks.

With some adjustments to your annual plan, you can stay fit and fast into your 60s and beyond.

Save the end of your racing and training season from burnout.

The four-time Wildflower champ recommends pairing up with a training partner to push one another through this tough effort.

This trainer workout focuses on form, so you can maximize your pedal stroke.

Paddles, fins, snorkels and pull buoys are all swim aids (aka pool toys) often used in the water.

Top coaches from around the country provide swim, bike, run and strength training workouts every week on Triathlete.com.

A native of the Czech Republic, 29 year-old Radka Vodickova has raced a winning swath around the world.

A study suggests using variability in your strike pattern can keep you healthier.

My "A" race went poorly. Do you have any basic guidelines for seeking out a "redemption race"?

This session is a sure fire way to develop unbelievable strength on the bike that will also transfer to the flats

Sara McLarty answers questions about longer swim sets, the streamline off of the wall, chlorine's effect on the skin and more.

This swim challenges the athlete to incorporate sighting during progressive efforts, similar to how they will race in open water.

For all the work we do to take care of our bodies, the feet are easy to overlook.

These pieces of 2015 apparel debuting at Interbike put the fun in funky. Which ones would you wear?

This week’s bike workout comes from two-time XTERRA world champion Lesley Paterson.

Two sports psychologists share tools and techniques every triathlete should employ.

Run more efficiently with these three form tips from 2012 Olympic silver medalist and Darren Smith D Squad member Lisa Norden.

Top triathletes share how and why they incorporate stand-up paddleboarding into their training.

Andy Potts regularly turns in top bike splits off of mostly indoor training. But can that strategy work for age-groupers?

Coach Lance Watson explains why (and how) it's possible to have success in both types of triathlon racing.

Come race day, letting go of preconceived notions of success can be helpful.

A strong core is the best prevention for a painful hernia.

Get more out of your next run-focused block by following an adjustable training schedule.

This challenging workout will test your mental and physical fortitude, but it can be a lot of fun and give a positive boot to your fitness.

San Diego-based coach Julie Dunkle says this strength session can often take on various names when assigned—i.e. “F You Coach.”

Linsey Corbin, Ben Hoffman, Terenzo Bozzone and Timothy O’Donnell share their best triathlon tip.

McQuaid chats about tackling the 70.3 distance and shares a favorite run/strength session.

This long, tough track workout was given to the Ironman Lake Placid champ as part of his training block with coach Raynard Tissink.

Can you properly train for a running race during the tri season? With careful execution, here’s how to do it.

Today’s fastest female pros share their tips for a sub-three hour Ironman marathon.

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

Triathlete Karena Dawn suits up in some of our favorite active options, all wear-tested and Masters-workout-approved.

Make your outdoor run workouts more enjoyable this summer with these hot-weather gear must-haves.

Throughout the year, dominant short-course racer Cameron Dye does a version of a tempo run every week.

Get ready for your upcoming sprint race with this bike session from coach Leslie Knibb.

Learn how adding plyos to your training can help your transition run performance. Plus, five exercises to try.

Challenge yourself with this endurance swim set.

These 10 exercises from 2011 Xterra world champion and coach Lesley Paterson thoroughly warm up your muscles.

Get ready to unleash your inner swimmer with this advice from front-pack swimmer and longtime swim coach Anna Cleaver.

The marathon is where many Ironman dreams die.

Recruit a group to play this cycling "game" or use it whenever you’re in a pinch time-wise and need to get in a hard effort.

A six-week guide to returning to the race course after competing in an Ironman.

There’s a reason pros are big on swim sets using a band.

One of these missteps in your training and racing could be holding you back from success.

Triathletes can do a better job of defining success.

A look at products that should be in every female triathlete's gear bag.