Training

Equalizing workouts so you can sweat in tandem this holiday.

Should ice baths and ibuprofen be your first line of defense when it comes to recovery?

This workout teaches the athlete to manage the "pain" that comes with lactate threshold/functional threshold-type work.

Andy Potts used to struggle with panic attacks (yes, it happens to even the best swimmer in our sport) before the swim.

The challenge: Take a short-course specialist and adapt his training for back-to-back long-course world championship races.

These are drills are taken from four-time Olympian Sheila Taormina’s book Swim Speed Workouts.

2012 Ironman world champion Pete Jacobs walks us through his favorite pre-run drills.

Strength exercises from the 2013 May/June issue of Inside Triathlon.

Six-time Ironman world champion (and coach) Mark Allen shares the training tweaks that have transformed pro Angela Naeth into a champion.

Need a challenge to stay motivated? Completely new to the sport but want to ease your way in in? Sign up for an indoor triathlon.

Every Tuesday we’ll feature a different coach’s workout you can complete in 60 minutes (or less!).

More than half of all runners will overdo it at least once in their running career.

"Aging Up" is a new column featuring insights into how to tackle the sport as you continue to move up the age-group ladder.

The (borrowed) tactics for a faster bike split from a top cycling coach.

An Xterra newbie shares things he learned that will save you from some of the first-timer pitfalls when you’re ready to make the leap.

Racing two long-distance triathlons in a single season is attainable—here’s how.

Strength training is an essential part of a year-round training plan for all athletes.

Every Tuesday we’ll feature a different coach’s workout you can complete in 60 minutes (or less!).

Four shoulder exercises aimed at preventing injury and improving your swim stroke.

Scotland native and reigning Xterra world champ Lesley Paterson shares her keys to success on the mountain bike.

Not a fan of the swim? These tips and confidence-building drills may help change your mind about triathlon’s most daunting discipline.

These top athletes didn’t have the world championships they wanted; learn from their missteps to avoid a disappointing result.

You can correct strength imbalances year-round; use the winter to get stronger and more powerful by lifting heavy.

I never want to drop out of a race, but where do you draw the line when you are sick or injured—or just having a really bad day?

Purplepatch's Matt Dixon walks us through how to do side planks.

Purplepatch's Matt Dixon walks us through how to do a narrow grip push-up.

Purplepatch's Matt Dixon walks us through how to do leg swings.

Purplepatch's Matt Dixon walks us through how to do a wide grip push-up.

Purplepatch's Matt Dixon walks us through how to do a "wall face squat."

If you’re injured, it can speed recovery. If you’re healthy, it can boost your speed. Here’s why to give deep water running a try.

Bryan Hill of Rehab United demonstrates how to do a kettle bell swing.

Bryan Hill of Rehab United demonstrates how to do the plank row exercise.

Bryan Hill of Rehab United demonstrates how to do a medicine ball push-up.

Take this workout from Triathlete contributor and swimming all-star Sara McLarty to the pool this weekend.

If you choose your camp wisely, you can get a valuable head start on your race season.

Coach Jimmy Riccitello tackles the age-old question: Does night-before “relations” affect race performance?

This track workout with a twist simulates a brick workout without the need for a bike.

The priority of the recovery is to efficiently return the arm to a streamlined position in front of the body after exiting the water.

The most powerful part of the freestyle stroke is the underwater pull.

Use the off-season to improve your freestyle stroke with this three-part series from swimming all-star Sara McLarty.

Here’s what you should know about certain medicines to avoid side-effects that can affect your training, racing and overall health.

Some runs are best measured by time, others by distance.

If your goal is a strong upcoming race season, here are a five things to keep in mind.

A husband and father of three shares his tips for creating a 2013 race schedule that will keep the whole house happy.

Dr. Jordan Metzl discusses the iliotibial band or I.T. Band Syndrome. This is a pervasive issue in runners and very treatable.

A professional triathlete goes “all in” on recovery. What’s he getting out of it?

Here are three key workouts to improve your swimming this winter.

After my morning swim practice I am absolutely exhausted, more so than in any other sport. Why does swimming make me so sleepy?

Clearly the pros are onto something. Right?

Dr. Jordan Metzl discusses what causes an aching Achilles tendon and offers some advice for getting over this injury.

No fancy equipement needed — just your finger, a notebook and one minute a day.

Pro Linsey Corbin uses unpredictable winter surfaces to her advantage, and you should too.

The AlterG treadmill allows injured runners to train weightlessly and healthy athletes to boost speed.

Comeback queen Erin Densham shares her top three tips for racing stronger after time on the sidelines.

Top triathlon coaches from across the country arm you with tips to implement in the off-season for fixing some common swim-bike-run issues.

Could practicing transition runs prevent injury? A recent study looks at run form off the bike.

How am I supposed to train through the schedule-busting madness of Thanksgiving through New Year’s?

Maximize your free speed off the wall.

Is living and training at a high altitude really that beneficial? Or does it make more sense to live high and train low?

I’ve thought about doing some off-season testing. Which test makes the most sense for triathletes?

A few key tips for safe running in the snow.

I had some bad races to end the season, and I am not motivated. How do you get closure and move on after a mediocre season?

We all know resting is important. So why is it so hard to do?

In 2012, Spain's Javier Gomez turned in impressive performances across non-drafting, drafting and off-road triathlons.

Australian coaches Paul Newsome and Adam Young run a popular website, Swimsmooth.com.

Chris "Macca" McCormack shares what he learned from being the “old guy” on the short course.

A husband and father of three shares his tips for balancing triathlon and family.

After decades of scientific dismissals, a new study suggests that massage not only enhances recovery but may also boost fitness.

Learn how to maximize your speed and minimize the pain of downhill running.

There are two keys to a powerful pull: a high-elbow position and feel for the water.

Lack of mobility could keep you from an optimal swim stroke and put you more at risk for injury.

Here are some basic guidelines on how to best schedule your runs around other workouts.

Follow these five steps to start your 2013 season stronger than ever.

My girlfriend is doing her first Ironman in a few weeks and I want to support her at the race. What can I do to be helpful?

Defining and recognizing the right time to move up to 140.6 miles requires that various individual factors be considered.

Ready to go for a ride, but don’t have a specific workout in mind? Here’s a one-hour base workout aimed to improve your cycling.

Learn two exercises utilizing the TRX suspension trainer that will increase leg strength and improve power through the glutes.

Austin, Texas-based pro Kelly Williamson shares one of her go-to trainer workouts, perfect for athletes preparing for long-course races.

In this video, learn how to identify the problem, treat the symptoms and prevent future instances of injury.

Lieto talks about the importance of rest and recovery, and shares a core/strength workout you can try at home.

Take chunks off your swim time with these tips from expert coaches and athletes who have done it.

Dr. Jordan Metzl explains the importance of taking care of your skin when working out.

Gone are the days of simplistic recovery tools. Innovative techniques are taking over contemporary rehab and quickly gaining in popularity.

Ready to be first off of the bike? Take these tips from triathlon's cycling superstar Chris Lieto and get to work.

My coach says I need to swim with a band, do hill repeats and cut down on Pop-Tarts. Why is everything that is good for me stuff I hate?

Train smart (not just hard) in between races to boost your shot at a faster time.

If you want to be a better swimmer, you might want to lace up some boxing gloves.

To help strategize for this unique event, we enlisted the help of former LeadmanTri winners Jordan Rapp and Angela Naeth.

Chris Lieto gives tips on navigating a mass-start swim and provides a specific workout for you to try before your next big race.