Training

One of the world's most successful triathlon coaches gives us some candid insights into what it takes to win a world championship—and plenty more.

Be ready to race—whenever that happens.

Five women share their journeys and what it means to be pioneers in the sport. 

Ready to become a better swimmer? Struggling to get back to swimming after pool closures? Don't miss this advice from triathlon swim coach Gerry Rodrigues.

We're all trying to rekindle our swim fitness—and this workout will help you do exactly that.

Millions of people are experiencing some form of micro or macro grief related to COVID-19. Here’s what to know about exercising during a traumatic and turbulent time. 

Now is a great time to experiment with your strength training routine because... why not?

This workout can help bring fitness, speed, and confidence to your open-water swimming.

Six-time Ironman world champion turned coach Mark Allen shares his insights on how to nail your brick workouts.

And what to do about it.

Guidelines on how to stay safe and defuse potentially unsafe situations in the wild, animal by animal.

Boost your bike strength and power with these higher intensity hill repeats.

Many athletes are now wearing masks or face coverings, but are there any training benefits? A dive into the science of restricted breathing training.

Time trials and virtual races present unique challenges and require new psychological tactics. Here's how to mentally master them.

Despite being just a few months away from her 50th birthday, Dede Griesbauer is fitter and faster than ever—and in this episode she tells us how she does it.

After a turbulent few months, what we all need right now is an exercise modality that recenters us. Particularly one that can also bring back balance to areas of our lives that were thrown off kilter during the pandemic. 

Start building back your swim fitness with this aerobic one-hour workout.

Proper fueling and pacing is the key to executing a successful run in spite of whatever obstacles are thrown at you.

It’s the first part of any triathlon—but so many fear it. In this excerpt from "Triathlon Swimming," coach Gerry Rodrigues helps you move from fear to familiarity to yield your best swim splits yet.

This tried and trusted fartlek pyramid workout will help bring some easy speed and put a spring in your step.

Altitude training can bring huge gains to your training and performance—but you’ve got to get it right.

Having another person you’re tied to is the most unique aspect of Swimrun. So how do you find a Swimrun partner? This team shares their secrets.

Medical advice for how to get back to training after the virus, plus a three-time Kona finisher shares his firsthand experience of recovery.

The cycling coach and bike fit guru on how you can achieve optimal speed, aerodynamics, and power on the bike.

Check in with your swim fitness by completing this “test set” workout three weeks in a row.

Boost your ability to work at higher intensities with this bike pyramid workout.

Five challenging core and glute exercises you can do at home using common household items.

New research supports what many runners do naturally, instead of the conventional wisdom that you should stay upright.

Try this fun workout as motivation to get back into the water after some time off.

In our final strength session from Kate Ligler there’s a perfect blend of activation and strength work to get you ready for the Challenge.

Preparing for a virtual event requires an entirely new approach. Ultrarunner Zach Bitter shares how he tackled his attempt at the record for fastest 100 miles ever run on a treadmill.

"Everything's amazing, horrible." With so much up in the air and out of their control, how can an athlete find the right balance between optimism and realism when goal setting going forward?

This fine-tuning session is the last effort ahead of this weekend's Challenge.

As restrictions lift across the country, the only thing between you and your favorite tri training scenario is your own judgement. We’ve tapped an epidemiologist to help.

In this final Challenge bike session, cycling coach and expert Matt Bottrill has some short, sharp Tabata intervals waiting for you—get ready!

As we near the end of the Triathlete Challenge: At Home, here's what you need to know about participating in the virtual event this weekend.

It's time for the last brick from legend Mark Allen before our end-of-the-month Challenge.

One of the most difficult swimming concepts to understand is why one should pull with the elbows near the surface.

Listen to Dr. Stacy Sims take a deep dive on nutrition, women's physiology, and the role of fueling in performance.

As pools slowly start to re-open, we share a workout from swim coach Sara McLarty that will help you ease back into lap swimming.

If you're experiencing FOMO, it's time to refocus your energy on gratitude for the present moment.

We've all heard of virtual races. But a virtual triathlon training camp? Coeur Sports did just that.

Ever tried a fartlek? There's no time like the present.

Eight tips to make running in the dark safe and enjoyable.

Resist the urge to plop on the couch and do one or more of these post-workout mobility exercises from strength coach Kevin Purvis.

The 2016 Rio Paralympic gold medalist shares how she's spending her days getting ready for the delayed Tokyo Paralympics.

In this week’s Challenge bike session, cycling coach and expert Matt Bottrill really turns the screws with some descending intervals at high intensity.

What went wrong? If your race didn’t go as planned, take a look at your pacing, race management, and race conditions.

Here’s the second brick workout from coach Mark Allen to ensure you’re in great shape for our end-of-the-month Challenge.

It’s extremely important to be on top of your schedule for the days leading up to a competition, whether at home or when traveling to a race.

Understand your pacing, power, terrain management, and how to navigate T2 so you can execute the ride no matter the circumstances.

Hop in the backyard pool (or bake your neighbor some cookies and use theirs) and try this swim tether workout from coach Sara McLarty.

Get ready for a dynamic all-body workout.

From the start gun to T1, here's how you can be poised to respond to a variety of situations that may come up in the swim.

Three tips to ensure you squat safely and target the right muscles.

Struggling to find motivation to string workouts together? Not feeling like yourself in training? You're not alone.

Get ready to ramp up the intensity with this week's Challenge run workout from coach Ryan Bolton.

The neuroscience of running’s calming effects—and how to enhance them.

There’s a good mix of intensity and cadence to get you pedaling well in our second bike session from cycling coach and expert Matt Bottrill.

Six-time Ironman world champion Mark Allen has the perfect brick workout for you to ensure you’re in great shape for our end-of-month Challenge.

Maybe you can't swim, but you can still be intentional about working on your swim strength.

Get faster on two wheels by using the concept of eccentric loading.

Want better performance? While a strong mind is important, being aware of your feelings is equally crucial. 

Whether you’re quarantined or not, bodyweight exercises are a great way to get fit without the gym—do too many, and you’ll need these PT-recommended fixes.

Welcome to the first run workout of Triathlete’s May Challenge (At Home)!

With the pandemic limiting certain activities, we're seeing more people move to indoor cycling and running.

"I have a foam roller and I know I should use it, but I'm never quite sure what to do. What's a good foam rolling routine?”

With so many triathletes taken out of their usual routines, a new crop of injuries is cropping up. We look at how to wipe them out.

Kick off the Triathlete Challenge: At Home with this workout from cycling coach and expert Matt Bottrill.

Follow along with the challenge over the next four weeks to prepare for a virtual event against your fellow triathletes at the end of May.

What to do if a dog is chasing you on a ride or run.

What to know before jumping in. 

Enjoy building in some speed efforts within this steady state workout.

Heart Rate Variability might be the new hot way to tell if something is “off,” but our expert says narrowing down what’s “off” is the trick.

From a month of mindfulness to 30 miles in 24 hours—there's something for everyone in our roundup of virtual challenges.

New analysis says exercise doesn’t weaken your immune system after all. This study says it's diet, stress, and insufficient sleep that athletes should pay attention to.

Ready to go after a King of the Mountain segment? Here's what you need to know about QOMs, KOMs, and CRs.

Hop in the backyard pool (or bake your neighbor some cookies and use theirs) and try this swim tether workout from coach Sara McLarty.

Technique is key when it comes to training in and out of the pool.

Exercise has long been the go-to outlet for people who need to channel their energy and emotions into something physical — but ensuring a “mind-body connection” is the sure-fire way to get more from your workout. 

This is a fun way to keep your body firing on all cylinders without taxing your immune system.

In the middle of the COVID outbreak, Troy Jacobson’s original Spinervals trainer workouts are finding a new audience.

Q: Due to the restrictions around some other sports, I'm running more than ever. What are some things I can do at home to keep myself injury-free?

Top coaches help you train by design.

Coach Sara McLarty explains how to properly use stretch cords in this build-focused indoor swim workout.

Outdoors or indoors, this week’s run workout can be tweaked according to the severity of lockdown in your area.

In the age of social distancing, we can still connect on Strava.

Have access to a play pool, but not quite sure how to use it to maintain swim fitness? Coach Sara McLarty is here to help.

Hills build endurance, improve top-end speed, and enhance VO2 Max while helping to keep you injury-free.