Training
Training
Our extensive triathlon training content includes tips for athletes of all levels (from newbie to seasoned pro), training plans for every distance (from super-sprint to Ironman), and advice from the true experts in the sport.
Our extensive triathlon training content includes tips for athletes of all levels (from newbie to seasoned pro), training plans for every distance (from super-sprint to Ironman), and advice from the true experts in the sport.
One-Hour Triathlon Base Workout: Swimming
Ready to hop in the pool, but don't have a specific workout in mind? Here's a one-hour base workout aimed to improve your swimming.
Recovery: The Benefits Of Massage
There are many different types of massage for athletes that help enhance recovery, prevent injuries and improve performance.
Learn To Swim Freestyle From Michael Phelps
A video featuring multiple angles of Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps swimming freestyle has received nearly two million hits on YouTube. The reason? Swimmers and triathletes are anxious to steal freestyle technique tips from the American phenom.
Sports Science Update: Train Hot/Race Cool?
I called it: heat acclimatization training improves endurance performance in temperate conditions.
(Not Your Typical) Top-10 Triathlon Towns
Our picks for best non-traditional places for triathletes to live.
Sports Science Update: How Lactic Acid Prevents Fatigue
Two new studies demonstrate that much-maligned lactate is benign at worst and beneficial at best.
Recovery Following An Ironman Triathlon
Find out what the latest research says about how you should recover from an Ironman triathlon.
Torbjørn Sindballe’s Perspective: Heat Management Through Acclimatization
Torbjørn Sindballe has agreed to share some perspectives and tips for race day in a series of articles. In this article, Sindballe provides advice on how to use acclimatization to assist in managing the heat in a hot race.
My Town: Life As A Triathlete Living And Training In Kona
Third-year pro Bree Wee’s home on the Big Island will be transformed next week as triathletes from all over the world swarm Kona (or “K-town”) to gear up for the Ironman World Championship.
Triathlete.com Exclusive: A Training Day With Mirinda Carfrae
Triathlete.com's Liz Hichens took a trip to Boulder, Colo. to learn what it’s like to train for a day with Ironman World Championship run course record holder Mirinda Carfrae of Australia.
Five Technique Drills For Better Running
There’s no such thing as perfect running form, but every triathlete can and should work regularly on improving his or her running technique.
The Art Of ART
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Five Ways To Calm Pre-Race Nerves
This article provides tips on calming the pre-race nerves that will inevitably be a part of your racing experience.
Beginner Triathlon Tips From The Ultimate Veteran
Six-time Ironman World Champion Mark Allen provides tips on getting through your first triathlon race experience.
Recovery: Quantitative Measurement
Sage Rountree explains how quantifying your recovery by establishing heart rate metrics will help you avoid overtraining and perform to your full potential.
Sports Science Update: Is Low-Intensity or High-Intensity Exercise Better for Fat Loss?
The results of a new study suggest that low-intensity exercise is more effective for weight loss than high-intensity exercise...
Balancing Effort and Ease: Tree Pose
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Workout Of The Week: Squires Long Run
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Is It Really The Shoes?
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Recovery: An Overview
In the first of a new video series, learn how recovering properly will help you reap the benefits of hard workouts.
Tri Training Tip: Recovery Secrets From The Pros
Get recovery tips from some of the top endurance athletes and coaches in the world.
Building Mental Toughness In Triathlon
When it comes to exhaustion, fatigue may not be the only culprit to caving in. It just might come down to putting your mind over matter.
Balancing Energy Levels In Your Next Triathlon Swim
Balancing your energy levels throughout the triathlon swim can be a challenge.
Running 101: Stretching
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Running Hot: Part 2
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Balanced Breathing: Part 1
Your breath is a powerful tool for your running.
Thursday’s Top-5: Running Injuries
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Monday Minute: Overhead Split Squat
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Get Your Name In Triathlete Magazine!
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The Lactic Acid Myths
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Swim Training Outside The Pool
Many of us have found ourselves out of the water for lengthy spells during the pandemic. Swim coach and former professional triathlete Sara McLarty has exercises to help improve your swimming when you can't get in your local pool.
Run Training: Easy Does It
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Is Heart Rate Monitoring Worth the Bother?
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Training: Super Simple Cycling Interval Progressions
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Med Tent: Treat and Prevent Shin Splints
Fix and prevent this common lower-leg injury.
Run Training: Is Variation In Training Overrated?
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