Training

Navigating this season can be tough as an athlete. How much training should you do during the holidays? Coach Marilyn Chychota explains how to balance training and merry-making.

Want to ride like Pete Stetina? Learn how he and other top athletes use Wahoo’s latest tools and technology to achieve their goals—and how you can too.

If you tend to ignore your upper body when stretching, you'll feel the repercussions. Here's how to ease some of that tension.

The Walnut Creek Masters Swim gathers every Thanksgiving morning for a special four-course "buffet" of swimming—and we've got the recipe for the first two courses.

More athletes are turning to the ancient tradition to relieve pain and inflammation from sports injuries. But does it actually work?

The International Olympic Committee just came out with an update on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (shortened to REDs or RED-S) - and endurance athletes are firmly in their crosshairs.

We talk to the recent winner of Ironman Lake Placid and Ironman Maryland to learn the secrets to her rapid ascent in tri.

Nate Helming explains why you should be practicing how to breathe every day—and it's harder than it sounds.

This set from coach Sara McLarty is full of good-for-you swim drills, broken into small sets of 4x50 to make them a little bit easier to swallow.

We spoke to five of the fastest long-course septuagenarians in the world from four of the most prolific tri nations to learn their “Blue Zone” secrets to triathlon longevity.

Have some fun with your fall running with this speed play session.

Rest and recovery at the end of your season will only help you get stronger next year. But how long should your off-season be? Coach Julie Dunkle provides guidelines based on the triathlon distance you race.

Learning to become a better runner isn’t just about training harder—it’s also about running smarter. Two top coaches tell you how.

Scientists want to know why we don’t keep getting bigger and stronger forever.

Dr. Cory Nyamora breaks down research that compares the effectiveness of exercise vs. antidepressant medication in treating mental health issues.

Understanding how to engage my core, find my balance, and unwind lingering tightness completely changed my training and recovery.

Take your cycling to the next level by improving your pedaling efficiency.

Use this tough-but-fair run workout to strengthen both your speed and your aerobic system.

A neuroscientist explains why triathletes constantly feel the need to chase yet another finish line - and how to break the cycle and find meaning and satisfaction this offseason.

This full-body blast swim workout has it all - and you'll be stronger for it.

Use these running interval workouts - based on advanced training methods proven effective by scientists, coaches, and athletes - to become a fitter and faster runner.

Ramp up your VO2 max, anaerobic capacity, and neuromuscular power - and have fun while you're doing it.

How did Dan Plews set a 7:56:56 record for fastest age-group Ironman finish ever? Follow his eight rules for success.

From Britney Spears and Eminem to NF and Tiësto, these are the songs that played on a loop during Ironman World Champion Lucy Charles-Barclay's unique Kona build up.

Former pro and current coach Tim Reed upends the conventional wisdom that a full-iron event requires you to suffer all day.

Pick a set based on your experience level and give this workout a try this weekend!

With this plyometric warm-up for runners, you're just a hop, skip, and jump away to a faster run with less effort.

This week’s One-Hour Workout comes from Coach Ryan Bolton’s How to Get Race Ready in Six Weeks training plan.

No longer "just a swimmer," Lucy Charles-Barclay won the 2023 Ironman World Championship in her own way, and on her own terms. As she ponders what's next, her competition has a different question: What will it take to beat her?

An ER doc looks at a new study on how exercise impacts the immune system, and explains how to prevent illness after a big race or training day.

With a few tweaks and changes in focus points, a triathlete can effectively train for a solid offseason marathon, while still keeping some of the balance provided by swimming and biking.

When illness or injury forces you to take a complete break, researchers have some ideas on how to limit the fall-out.

There's plenty of variety in this fast, fun, and dynamic swim workout.

These short intervals will get you working, but not too hard!

The answer isn't as simple as you think.

We know that meditation benefits our mental health. Could it do the same for our physical healing?

A simple routine (including yoga poses) that can make all the difference for your recovery.

Three of the fastest long-course age-group women in the world each share a swim, bike, or run session that they use to prepare for their big day at the women's 2023 Ironman World Championship in Kona.

Coach Sara McLarty recommends trying this swim workout 2–3 days before an event as a pre-race tune-up.

It’s only a few weeks until the biggest triathlon of your season, and you don’t think you’re ready. Resist the urge to last-minute “panic train,” and follow our five rules.

Understanding what lactate threshold is—and how to find yours—is an important part of training and performance.

These yoga tricks can help you maintain good form and presence of mind through your hardest training runs.

A new swim workout from Triathlete contributor and swimming all-star Sara McLarty.

Dr. Philip Skiba looks at who benefits from typical strength training (new triathletes) and who needs plyometrics/explosive movements (everyone else). The reasons are surprising.

In an adaptation from his new book, ‘Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything is Changing—Including You,’ Outside contributor Brad Stulberg outlines a path for longevity and persistence in sport

Sports scientists weigh in on the trends that will keep the PRs coming

A stronger core means a stronger swim, bike, and run. Here are the best core exercises for triathletes looking to get fitter and faster.

Don't swim, bike, and slog - feel strong all the way to the finish line with our comprehensive guide to strengthen your triathlon-specific run.

When it comes to stretching out after a big weekend of training or racing, sometimes the best routine is the least complicated one.

It's the classic long-ride argument—we break down the road v. triathlon cycling discussion.

Race morning can be a stressful time for even the toughest athletes. A routine can help bring calm to the chaos.

The "Norwegian Training Method” has become a fascination amongst triathletes, but with its reliance on near-constant blood lactate testing, it can be dauntingly impractical. We look at how everyday triathletes can try it without a blood lactate meter or 35-hour training weeks.

This set from coach Sara McLarty will get you acquainted with the three keys of a solid triathlon swim: sprint, smooth, and strong.

Under Armour Coach Lara Rogers shows how women can excel in the pro ranks

Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff explains why your body overheats during a race - and gives a list of surprising top tips.

We talk to the fastest American in Nice at IMWC last weekend to learn about his training this season, his French background, and get six of his top tips on how to descend like a pro.

Walking during an Ironman marathon is a surprisingly sound strategy, but if you want to do it right there's a catch.

Cycling time trials can seriously level up your tri game, but what's different about a TT, how do you find one, and what should you do to prepare? We've got expert tips and TT-specific workouts.

Three of the fastest long-course age-group men in the world each share a swim, bike, or run session that they use to prepare for their big day at the men's 2023 Ironman World Championship in Nice.

Three-time New York City Triathlon winner (and proud New Yorker) Rebeccah Wassner shares her course recon for the big event in the Big Apple.

This session is designed as one that lets you push your engine, but also includes enough recovery to let you push later in the week.

Increase ankle flexibility for a stronger back half of your stroke.

A new study looks at how self-talk affects performance - the results are worth giving your inner voice a bigger megaphone.

In swimming, cutting drag is the best way to get faster. A new study says mental drag - caused by using social media pre-workout - should be the first to go.

When training for a 70.3 or Ironman, should I do short intervals or just try to log as many miles as I can?

Analyzing glucose data from endurance athletes offers new(ish) insights, with the potential of more to come

We’ve put together three 70.3 specific workouts that address strength, speed, and race specific tempo from one expert coach.

Got UTMB fever? We do, too. From training to gear, we’re here to help you get started in your journey from triathlon to ultrarunning.

Ever gotten nausea or diarrhea after a triathlon swim? Water quality issues may be to blame - and they're becoming more common every season.

These three bike workouts for half-iron training place a unique focus on the skills and endurance needed to conquer the 70.3 bike leg.

Sleep is an important component of injury recovery - but how are you supposed to get shut-eye when your injury makes it hard to get comfortable?

Planks can be a triathlete's secret weapon for killer core strength.

These three swim workouts place a unique focus on the technique and strength to conquer the 70.3 swim leg.

Got knee pain while running or cycling? These movements will keep them functional and healthy.

...that is, until you really, really, really needed to know the answer. Never fear, we're here with advice on carb-loading, finding the water temp, and what pressure to set your bike tires in transition.

We break down the Canadian’s recent victory and use the data to predict how his race at the PTO U.S. Open might unfold.

Many endurance athletes become so regimented that they forget to listen to their bodies. Here’s how you can get back in touch with your body.

Two expert coaches analyze the Ironman World Championship courses in Kona and Nice, and explain how to apply these crucial lessons to nail your own "championship" race.

We asked two coaches for their go-to Ironman World Championship workouts athletes can use as they prep for Nice, Kona, or any "A" race on their calendar.

Same stretch. Less discomfort.

Don't be scared to put two sports on the back burner—even in the middle of the season. There are ways to do it right.

Hey, it happens—your schedule gets slammed, you get sick, or an injury appears out of nowhere. Use these guidelines for adjusting your training so you can stay on track.

This 70.3 workout will help you fine-tune and work on different bike cadences.

Fix your sinking legs once and for all with these tips and videos from swim coach Andrew Sheaff.

Adjusting mid-season can be tough. It can also be one of the most compassionate choices you can make for yourself.

New data finds that endurance- or speed-oriented muscle fibers don’t determine how you respond to strength training.

Throw a little “speed play” into your training holding pattern with a run that makes the miles fly by.

Ever hear of brain endurance training? Scientists say it just might be the key to unlocking next-level speed and endurance.

Put these Amazon Prime Day deals for triathletes in your cart, STAT.

Running hills doesn't have to hurt! Use these PT-approved strategies for protecting your knees on inclines and descents.