Dear coach

The off-season is time for you to take a break from structured training and to refine your technique.

Workouts with short rest periods, higher intensities, and ones that use compound movements will give you the best results.

You might not be addressing the underlying cause of your inefficiencies in that sport.

Proper prep to race in the heat can take up to two weeks and is pretty simple.

The simple answer is to train by feel.

Here are some sport-specific thoughts to consider in order to identify—and address—your weaknesses.

Here’s how to keep your schedule sane, crush your goals and have fun.

There is a difference in how you’ll feel running off your bike compared to how you feel during a running-only race.

Use this guidance to properly "build your engine."

Turn lemons into lemonade with this advice from coach Julie Dunkle.

A power meter is an extremely useful tool for all abilities.

Going all-out as often as possible is not the answer.

Coach Dan Graovac provides training and recovery guidelines for “mature” triathletes.

At some point you have to allow yourself to be dominated by a singular process for a period of time.

Flexibility in how you execute your training plan is essential to enjoying the sport and competing well.

For most triathletes, missing a workout is a cause of major anxiety.

There's everyday healthy eating, and then there's fueling for triathlon training.

Lack of motivation is quite common for athletes who have been consistently training all year and are headed toward their final event.

Swim coach Bryan Mineo explains why holding your breath will slow you down and provides advice for kicking this bad habit.

Some general guidelines to ensure you are setting your day up for success.

Coach Justin Daerr has found that three basic sessions hold the hierarchy: the long run, the transition run and the fartlek/speed run.

By paying attention to the weakest part of our swimming, we can often make the most improvement.

Why you should have a set strategy for race morning—plus, a sample schedule for the hours leading up to the race start.

Coach Justin Chester gives advice for three issues that many triathletes face when trying to get in the right amount of training.

With power meters and GPS devices, what role does a heart rate monitor play, and how should it be used throughout the year?

What are the biggest differences in how an age-grouper should train versus a pro? Matt Reed gives his answer.

A few practical suggestions to improve on stagnant race results from coach Mat Steinmetz.

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

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

Thankfully many injury prevention methods can also make you faster and more efficient in the sport.

Coach Katie Malone provides advice for tackling triathlon's fourth discipline: transitions.

I have a high heart rate (160–170) when I work out, regardless of perceived effort. Will this limit me in longer distances?

Address your weakest triathlon leg (swim, bike or run) with advice from coach Luis Vargas.

Can you count your commute to work as training?

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