Training

Tim DeBoom with a reminder that you should plan a season with a couple of peaks and plenty of time for training, taper and recovery.

Velonews' legal expert Bob Mionske explains the dos and don'ts of what to do if you're hit by a car while riding.

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

There are two main variables to consider when looking at aging and athletic ability: cardiovascular capacity and functional strength.

While your muscles are inevitably going to catch fire toward the end of a short race, you can train your body to slow down the burn.

Don’t let shoulder bursitis, a swimming overuse injury, keep you out of the pool.

Getting ready to for a hilly race? Try this low-cadence, high heart rate ride from coach Dan Graovac.

Increasing your comfort level in a pool is a good way to become a more proficient open-water swimmer.

Keeping the flame burning for triathlon can be tough, especially after a big race.

Can’t get in the water before your event? Here’s your Plan B.

The middle of summer may mark the last attempt to push up threshold power that last bit before building up to a goal race.

The importance of eliminating pre-race distractions, plus how to visualize race-day success.

Pros share their tips for staying fresh in a long season.

Your questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.

This 57-minute endurance run is no-joke hard and is geared toward advanced runners.

Learn how to prevent and treat runner's knee.

Three-time Kona champ Craig Alexander shares his top tips to help age groupers get stronger in each discipline of triathlon.

Nine best tips for training and racing smarter and faster.

Learn how tracking stressors and noting how you’re feeling on a daily basis can help place a greater emphasis on recovery.

Use these strength and mobility moves to balance your swimming program.

Ride faster in your next Olympic-distance triathlon using a long-course mindset.

Don’t let injury set you back. These alternatives will keep you in the game.

Your training intentions may be good, but are they inadvertently hampering your progress?

While there are many factors that play into beautiful and efficient running form, reactive strength is chief among them.

Tips for surviving in the weatherman’s worst.

Advice for the adult-onset swimmer.

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.

Need to get in a solid brick session, but feel limited on time? Try this fast-paced workout from coach Tony Zamora.

Swimming technique, balance, body position and hip rotation are important elements of the freestyle swim stroke.

Running on grass can help take your training to another level. Check out our expert tips on why it works, how to get started, and some great grass workouts.

How to avoid this common muscle spasm.

Your questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.

Breathe hard, sweat and let your heart rate sky-rocket during this 30-minute main set.

Nicole DeBoom's Boulder-based company is going strong, with events and a social media campaign that are all about female empowerment.

Improve your technique by doing drills catered to your problem in the water.

Look back on Gwen Jorgensen's 13 World Triathlon Series wins over the past two-and-a-half years.

This workout targets the training needs of an athlete targeting half-iron distance racing.

New to the sport? Meredith Atwood on why she thinks mental toughness is key for beginner triathletes.

Advice on how to brave six of the most common swim-anxiety inducers.

CrossFit Endurance creator Brian Mackenzie shares skills and drills to help athletes run with greater efficiency and speed.

Some of the most fun and beneficial training we can do on the bike involves riding in a draft-friendly group.

Researchers found that much of performance loss in the heat may be actually mitigated through acclimating.

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

We followed four professional athletes on their hunt for watts at the LA Velodrome for a feature in our August issue.

Duathlon’s run-bike-run format offers a great way to mix up your season and improve your run fitness.

Keep your Achilles healthy with these training tips and exercises.

Try this simple but effective workout from professional triathlete and coach Scott DeFilippis.

Make sure you do these four things before you sign up for your next triathlon.

Breaking up a track session into a pyramid format not only keeps things interesting, it forces you to examine your pacing.

Enjoy the holiday weekend with one (or hey, why not all?) of these one-hour workouts.

Trail runners are a pretty laid-back crew, which means that trail running etiquette isn’t necessarily about hard-and-fast rules.

Adjust your technique to accommodate the various conditions you’ll face outside of the pool.

This treadmill session adds in just enough VO2 max work to impact your race-day run.

When done properly, training through a race can be a valuable training tool for measurable fitness gains.

Without a dedicated pain cave, you could waste enough time on setup to defeat the purpose of your time-efficient trainer workout.

Poor heat acclimation and hydration strategies can ruin even the best training preparation.

If you’re having prolonged sleeping problems, address them before they impact performance.

Harnessing the good and blocking the bad can make all the difference during training and racing.

The defending ITU Long Course world champ has her sights set on a top-five finish at Ironman Hawaii and, one day, the Kona crown.

Your questions about swimming as a triathlete, answered by coach and professional triathlete Sara McLarty.

A less-is-more, quality over quantity philosophy toward running can help keep you injury free and avoid burnout.

A fun, new swim workout to take to the pool this weekend.

Strategize for your specific course without leaving your house.

Did that fartlek workout lead to a major bonk instead of runner’s high? We demystify some of the most common running terms.

Next time you have a race or workout that doesn’t go as planned, employ these tried-and-true tips.

Jesse Thomas explains why hiring a coach is the best investment you can make, plus the do’s and don’ts of being a coachable athlete.

This broken endurance set keeps the mind engaged with a different focus for each interval.

One thing the long run has in common across all distances is the crucial role it plays in getting an athlete ready for competition.

Three new books that can help you reach your performance goals.

Despite the fact that endurance athletes are at higher risk for skin cancers, many aren’t protecting their skin as much as they should.

Every workout in your week should fulfill a specific role within your overall annual plan.

Don't let the heat of the dog days spoil your training. Use these tips to train safely and effectively all summer long.

Learn how to treat and prevent a sprained ankle.

You didn’t become a triathlete just to log yardage in the pool. It’s time to start thinking—and racing—like an open-water swimmer.

In honor of National Running Day, we’ve gathered some of our favorite advice from over the years to help you run faster off the bike.

Take ownership of the awesomeness within you—no matter where you are.

Coach Andrew Shanks uses this set as part of a steady-state training buildup.

Avoid disaster by following this golden rule.

Every triathlete can learn a thing or two about cycling from roadies.

Kettlebell training could be the perfect combination of strength and cardio work for endurance athletes.

Findlay aims to again represent Canada at the Olympics, but her initial goal is to put together a consistent, injury-free 2015 season.

2013 Ironman Brazil Champion and top American triathlete Tim O'Donnell shares what he brings on his long runs.

Are you stuck in a running rut? Take your running where it’s never been before–quite literally.

Want to qualify for the big show? Outside of dedicated training and some luck, the key to the best shot is to play to your strengths.

This week's session is unusual—running backwards, uphill!—and incredibly challenging.

Learn how to exit the swim, make efficient buoy turns, sight properly and do a proper dolphin dive with two-time Ironman winner Luke Bell.

Chlorine kills a lot of bad stuff, but frequent swim training can still pose some pesky health concerns.

Switch up your bike training to boost performance.