From the archives

Founding father Harald Johnson digs into the magazine and sport's roots and origin story.

Got a case of cabin fever? These indoor swim, bike, and run workouts will hold you over until spring (finally) arrives.

The treadmill is your secret run speed weapon. Here's how to get the most out of your treadmill sessions, plus four treadmill workouts for athletes preparing for an Olympic distance triathlon.

Ironman pioneer John Collins found the place to put on the triathlon of his original dreams: in the geographical treasure cache of the storied waters and tropical rainforests of Portobelo, Panama.

If you’re looking to put in more miles and avoid early fatigue, consider working this simple strength routine into your schedule.

After busting your butt all summer swimming, biking and running, there’s a certain appeal to simplifying your life in the off-season.

These southwest desert destinations mix optimal training grounds with plenty of cushy amenities for post-workout pampering.

You don't have to swim, bike, and run year-round. These cross-training activities can actually help you multiply your multisport in the off-season.

Underwater critters, strong currents, bloody noses - Sarah Haskins has seen (and swum through) it all.

Leave it all on the course by practicing your ability to be bold.

Olympian and triathlon legend Andy Potts shares how he plots out a race strategy before every competition.

The principles of incorporating regular high-intensity workouts into your training while avoiding the performance plateaus that come from training too hard.

No time to get to the pool? A high-quality 15-minute workout on the Vasa is better than skipping your swim training altogether. 

Training at altitude requires extra attention to your nutrition.

Maximize your strengths (and overcome your kryptonite) to race your best.

How should you really be eating? These registered dietitians, all experienced triathletes, open up their food logs and fridges to reveal how they actually fuel their training and racing.

There are many ways to build mental toughness. Here’s a look at what’s worked for top pros over the years.

First, consider why you want to - then track a few litmus test variables before you dive in.

Although a strong single-sport background can provide an edge when getting into triathlon, it can also make for a difficult learning curve.

Several savvy triathlete multitaskers share their top tips for time efficiency.

Lessons from a triathlon legend for reaching new levels of endurance, speed and happiness in the sport.

Run faster next season with a half-marathon focus now.