Training

Theories abound about efficient technique, but here’s the real reason you should master a high-elbow pull.

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

One tip: The most demanding workout of the week should challenge you above and below the pace that you will actually run on race day.

These tips from the sport's speed experts will help you save seconds without clearing out your bank account.

A gait analysis may be the most accurate way to pinpoint inefficiencies and weaknesses in running form that could be hindering performance.

Cal’s team coach, John Dahlz, helped her work on going from “get-out” pace (the start sprint) immediately into her race pace.

Earn the respect of fellow cyclists and avoid unnecessary crashes by indicating what's ahead with these trusty hand signals.

I only have an hour each morning to train. How can I make the most of each workout?

Injuries happen. But you can take a negative and spin it into a positive. Chris McCormack explains how.

Triathlon rookie Jason Devaney writes about a common struggle among new triathletes: open-water swim anxiety.

Keep your lower back healthy with these smart fixes and prevention techniques.

Perfecting the dolphin dive will give you a quick and efficient method to move through shallow water at the start of a race.

Andy Potts hosted a transition clinic in the Philadelphia Insurance Companies health club and shared his tips for a smooth transition.

Professional triathlete Alicia Kaye provides six key tips to keep in mind as you protect your skin against the elements this season.

Fitting a busy week of training into an even busier week of working and everything else we do is the ongoing challenge for us age groupers.

Three pairs of triathlete siblings teach us all how to have a better training partner.

This is a great workout to bridge the base and tempo phases of your training.

Paula Newby-Fraser narrates a video aimed at helping you feel healthy, ready and prepared for the open-water swim portion of a triathlon.

Beginner triathlete Jason Devaney shares advice he learned when first learning to swim.

Former Ironman 70.3 world champion Melissa Hauschildt gives her tips for making the of a physical setback.

The first-time mom and pro triathlete is excited to get back to racing at this month's TriRock Philadelphia triathlon.

Coach Sara McLarty answers this and other reader questions submitted through Twitter.

Pros Michael and Amanda Lovato share their tried and true tips for beating the heat, before, during and after a race.

“Life is Worth Swimming” ($40, Theraceclub.net) is a new instructional swim video narrated by three-time Olympic medalist Gary Hall Sr.

Want to know how an Ironman is going to feel? Give this workout from Gordo Byrn a try.

Triathlon coach Dave Sheanin says this type of over-under session teaches you to be measured and efficient when generating power.

You've crossed the finish line! Now the timing and techniques for your recovery are critical.

Swimming all-star and Triathlete contributor Sara McLarty addresses four common triathlon-related swimming myths.

Some of the sport’s fittest bods reveal how they got that way.

Every Wednesday in "Rookie in Training," beginner triathlete Jason Devaney will share training advice he learns as he trains for a 70.3.

Competing in a triathlon with an open-water swim? Don't miss these tips from super swimmer John Flanagan.

Research on the circadian rhythm tells us when to eat, sleep and train—and how this can help us race faster than ever.

The difference between a good race and a bad race is all about how you manage the (inevitable) pain.

Get more powerful and efficient now to race faster the rest of the year.

This one-hour workout focuses on working the whole body in all planes of motion and can be done anywhere without equipment.

Pro Linsey Corbin reveals how she finally nabbed the top spot at Ironman Arizona last fall.

Want to be the fastest cyclist you can be? Use these tips from one of triathlon’s greatest.

Rattled by news of racer deaths in triathlons, a concerned age-group triathlete took a proactive approach to understanding his heart health.

Pain-free running may be just a (quicker) stride away.

Gary Hall Sr. explains why he believes focusing on the legs is one of the best ways to improve as a swimmer.

Though many Ironman events fill quickly, plenty of options still remain for triathletes looking to conquer 140.6 miles in 2013.

How do I train? How do I learn to swim? What kind of equipment do I need? What should I eat and drink? How do I stay injury-free?

When it comes to Ironman, lighter is not necessarily better.

Thousands of triathletes, media, vendors, college students, volunteers, fans and families will descend upon the Wildflower Festival.

These eight tips will help you make the most of the Wildflower Festival weekend. Load up the car and hit the road!

Want to learn to swim like the best in our sport? Watch super swimmer (and our July Triathlete magazine cover athlete!) Andy Potts do laps in a pool.

Ironman head referee and triathlon coach Jimmy Riccitello shares tips on how to steer clear of the dreaded drafting penalty.

This week’s downhill running workout comes from Jonathan Cane of New York City-based City Coach Multisport.

If your motivation dragged this winter, you can recapture your exercise mojo just in time for spring.

Dealing with constant IT Band Pain? Dr. Jordan Metzl discusses the symptoms, as well as how to fix it and prevent it in the future.

Just because it's a short race doesn't mean you have to take it easy when it comes to training for a sprint triathlon.

Doing hundreds of stomach crunches may chisel your six-pack, but it won’t do much for your triathlon performance. Here’s why.

Cindi Bannink offers advice on successfully transitioning from competitive single-sport athlete to triathlete.

Advice on how to best pace your next triathlon.

Now that it’s nearing open water workout season, grab a group of friends and try this fast and fun 60-minute session.

Turbocharge your stride with technique tips from the reigning Ironman world champion.

Some of the sport's top athletes discuss goal setting, strength work, open-water swimming, brick workouts, race prep and more.

Top pros give their thoughts on incorporating training partners, coaches and mentors into a training regime.

Riding uphill in the aero position feels really awkward at first, but you'll reap the benefits come race day.

The pros share their tips for staying in top form.

The elation is over, the fatigue has begun to settle and the endorphins have run their course. Macca's four-step plan to staying positive.

Are you living up to the goals you set at the beginning of the year? Neither are we. (But that’s OK.)

The latest study on high heels isn’t just for fashion-forward females.

Four age-group triathletes who log frequent flyer miles and training days share their secrets.

Butterfly is a great training stroke for freestyle because there is no serape core rotation.

A great workout to get the body to start learning how to get faster without the fatigue or strain of a longer track set.

(Or at least like professional triathlete Jesse Thomas.)

Incorporate feel and high-elbow catch drills throughout swim sets as a reminder that these are vital elements of the swim stroke.

Use an early-season road race to test your fitness—and adjust your training accordingly.

This week’s all-50s workout is a favorite swim set of USAT Level II coach (and mother of six!) Kari Duane of Epic Tri.

The most common running injury is not what you think it is.

There’s a subtle reason why the best manage to stay on top: the mind.

Athletes who are successful in the long-term don’t train linearly.

This swim workout focuses on speed, technique and aerobic swimming with breath control.

"Aging Up" is a new column from Ian Stokell. Each month Stokell will give insights into how to tackle the sport as you continue to move up the age-group ladder.

Many triathletes believe that the best way to build your base is to focus on long, slow distance training with no intensity, for several months. But is that the best way?

In this video learn how to loosen up your inner thigh area without having to see a massage therapist.

Swim Speed Workouts is a deck of waterproof cards of workouts, drills and dryland exercises that are carefully designed to develop a fast freestyle technique.

After doing two triathlons and watching his former teammates tackle Ironmans, Michael Weiss signed up for Ironman Florida 2013.

Let these beginner's rookie mistakes—and our expert-sourced solutions—give you a competitive edge, no matter your racing level.

Anindoor trainer workout, combining drills, strength and intervals all done in an hour.

Ironman and USA Triathlon hall of fame member Bob Babbitt shares some of his favorite lessons from his 35 years in the sport.

With the help of some triathlon veterans, T.J. Murphy answers some of the most-asked beginner queries.

If you signed up for a charity ride but aren’t sure what to expect, follow these tips to help you have a successful day.

Two-time Ironman world champion Chris McCormack talks about the growth of the sport and provides advice for those just getting started.

Don’t let winter training take its toll on your body—4 things to do so you’re ready to take on your next tough effort.

Hope to race in Kona one day? Crush the course with these tips from the world’s fastest age grouper.

The ability to efficiently stay upright is the most overlooked component of running fitness.