Training

As an endurance athlete, you’re going to encounter pain. You’re also expected to be able to tolerate and manage that pain.

Lacking strength in the pool? Skip the weight room, and go straight to the pull buoy.

Triathlon training can be hell on your teeth. Dodge the drill with this slice of dental savvy.

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

"Beginner's Luck" columnist Meredith Atwood shares advice on becoming a confident open-water swimmer.

Stretching studios are the hot new thing. But can they help triathletes?

Assuming you show up physically prepared, mental errors are the biggest cause of bad races, and they are self-inflicted.

With more and more people signing up for ultramarathons—are you starting to get the itch too?

One of the toughest parts of racing can be the run from the swim exit to bike transition through T1.

Performance assessment, or field testing, is a simple way to evaluate your current performance level.

This week’s workout may not have food or beer, but it is a pyrotechnic way to increase speed and endurance.

This week we demonstrate the cradle walk, a great exercise that will increase hip mobility and help smooth out your running stride.

Quick feet, high knees, in-in-out-out and lateral box fill can help you become a better trail runner.

Dand push-ups strengthen your upper body, while also loosening your tightest areas.

That painful, clicking feeling in your shoulder when you swim? It might be a labrum tear.

Bored at the pool? Here is a fun swim workout to try out this weekend.

The simple act of joining a tri club may be the single most important thing a newcomer to the sport can do.

Here’s how to sneak some key exercises into an already full day for an extra edge.

This is a typical ITU-style bike workout, but works well for anyone looking to break through a plateau.

These exercises targeting the lateral muscles in the hips, which, when inefficiently trained can lead to knee and hip pain.

The goal of this workout is to increase muscular endurance by coupling long, high-intensity intervals with short rest periods.

The simple answer is to train by feel.

A sprint triathlon is the perfect introduction to the sport, and you can get to the finish line triumphantly using this eight-week plan.

Forget trying to hang with your fast friend. You should be training with Mr. (or Ms.) Funny Guy.

Practicing these skills in the pool will help prepare you for the open water and make you a faster, more relaxed swimmer.

This bike/run session should be considered a difficult workout in your training week schedule.

These six tips will dial-in your game plan for racing back-to-back triathlons so you can peak at the perfect time (and rest at the right time too!).

Doing intervals of “big gear” work—throwing your bike into a large gear and grinding it out—can help build cycling-specific leg strength.

For those of us who came to running or triathlon late in life, the issue of running in public is a real challenge.

Stop chafing! 2skin gel is safe for neoprene wetsuits and is recommended by world champion Jan Frodeno.

This week’s workout focuses on changes in pace under fatigue and managing decreasing rest.

Finding your optimal 100-yard pace will make you a faster, stronger swimmer. Here’s how to do it.

A primer of the most commonly violated race rules.

Get in and out of the gym with this purposeful, hilly treadmill run.

Boost your power with this strength workout from San Diego’s Rehab United co-owner Bryan Hill.

If you want to be a better endurance athlete on less time, you’ve got to focus—and make your workouts hurt.

Do you live in an elevation-deprived location, but hear the mountains calling? Then, this article is for you!

Have a plan for handling your triathlon nerves so you can avoid feeling overwhelmed on race day.

This workout has a two-part focus: working on your breathing pattern and your distance per stroke.

These three workouts will fortify your legs for the race season to come.

A new and creative workout from coach Sara McLarty.

Time to get in on the puppy love.

This quick boot-camp-style workout makes for an easy session when you’re strapped for time or on the road.

Research shows that endurance athletes are able to train harder and longer when they work out with buddies.

Sprints are reclaiming their rightful place as the most grueling, awesome events you’ll ever do.

If you’re struggling to figure out a gift for the triathlete-mom in your life, start here.

Head into the triathlon season with a sharper mental edge.

What exactly is functional training and why is it a great option for triathletes?

This week’s fartlek run workout comes from pro triathlete and Endurance Corner coach Justin Daerr.

The killer swim, bike and run workouts that get these five top age-groupers envy-inducing results.

Ever get a sudden, intense, thunderclap headache during exercise or race? You’re not crazy.

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

The tempo run helps you develop the confidence to run your goal race pace for a prolonged period of time.

Looking to build core strength? This intense workout will get you there.

Whether you’re at a hotel, Airbnb or even a campsite, here are five exercises you can do to tune up your tri muscles.

You competed in a triathlon, but the real focus of your season is a longer race a few weeks down the road. Here's some recovery advice.

The goal of this gym session is basic mobility, core strength and preparation strength for the coming training phases.

Since running is all about continuous forward motion, we often forget that certain parts of the body are moving in other directions.

This week we demonstrate the cradle walk, a great exercise that will increase hip mobility and help smooth out your running stride.

This plan will allow you to start the race with confidence and finish the race strong.

Covering 140.6 miles of swim, bike and run is an impressive feat for most—but to do so in under 8 hours? That’s just plain superhuman.

Mixing up swim strokes can help you work different muscle groups and have a good feel for the water in different swim positions.

Two of triathlon’s best swim coaches are here to help fix what’s holding you back in the water.

Talking or texting on a cell phone while you exercise will lower your workout intensity and alter your balance.

Preparing for a personal-best day at the 70.3 distance requires much more than just training volume.

If your muscle soreness is intense and doesn’t begin until 24 to 48 hours after the muscle injury, you may have a serious condition.

Training is the first level of prevention in blister formation.

Hone your open-water skills with this pool workout.

Flipping the periodization concept on its head might be the key to your next PR.

Take this workout from swimming superstar Sara McLarty to the pool this weekend.

We often use the words “fit” and “healthy” in our everyday language to mean the same thing.

Coach Lance Watson on how to simplify your approach to swimming—especially if you are new to the sport.

When it comes to endurance sports, mental preparation is what separates the winners from everyone else.

This long speed track workout is for triathletes who often feel invincible straight out of T2 but tend to fatigue as the race continues.

No coach? No camera? No problem. Consider this your quick and dirty guide to figuring out where you’re not maximizing your swim stroke potential.

Your swim practice should change multiple times during the year.

If you are investing in equipment, travel and entry fees, the last thing you want is a race where the conditions are not just less than ideal, but nasty.

As the distance goes down, the amount of reps goes up in this swim session from coach Andrew Shanks.

The pace, intensity and distance combine for a challenge that will put your body and mind to the test.

No amount of strength and conditioning work will decrease injury risk if we don’t understand the broader contributors to injury risk.

Here’s how it works: You get in a water-filled tank that’s pitch black and soundproof.

Women, rejoice! Bibs and bathroom breaks co-exist with these clever designs.

Although the mid-run swim break might feel best during a hot summer training session, it also serves as a good gym session in early spring.

"Beginner's Luck" columnist Meredith Atwood shares the biggest factor that helped her improve as a runner.

These five simple, classic movements will improve performance and reduce the chance of injury.