Training

Longtime pro Matty Reed shares swim tips, and demonstrates a proper swim stroke and flip-turn technique.

Ever need to surge in a race and then settle back into a comfortable pace? This workout is designed to help prepare for that effort.

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

Why do I have to wear a shirt during U.S. Ironman events when I can race topless in non-Ironman events?

Top coaches, doctors and physical therapists provide advice to keep you healthy throughout this triathlon season.

Registration sells out quickly every year for this all-female triathlon.

Sara McLarty recommends these three tips for helping you get a better kick in the water.

Depending on your goals, a run/walk method could get you to the finish line faster—and in greater comfort.

Your core muscles, which include your abs, glutes, hips and lower back, work together to hold your torso solid when you run.

Sara McLarty explains why you don't necessarily have to spend hours and hours in the pool to become a better freestyle swimmer.

This bike session can be done on the trainer or on the road.

Want to gain an edge without draining your wallet? Apply these small details to your training and racing.

Walking into a swim club Masters or triathlon club swim session for the first time can be an intimidating and confusing experience.

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

Going off the May 5 holiday of Cinco de Mayo, the workout is built around multiples of five.

The Ironman world champion shares advice for age-groupers looking to improve their Ironman time: You have to go faster to get faster.

Coach Brett Sutton writes about how a balanced work life may be the key to enhancing your performance on the race course.

The less-obvious parts of your stroke that could help you get through the water quicker.

The goals of this session are to improve strength and be aware of pace judgment.

A recent article revealed that running speed plays an important role in the amount of impact the knee experiences during a run.

Learn the first eight collegiate institutions that will benefit from a share of the $2.6 million, multi-year Women's Triathlon Emerging Sport Grant.

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

Single-sport races will help you sharpen your race-specific skills and serve as great teaching tools for tracking progress.

Editor-in-chief Julia Polloreno looks at both sides of the gender equality issue when it comes to professional slot allocation in Kona.

Oops—you inadvertently went off course at a triathlon. Here's what to do when you realize your mistake and the possible ramifications.

This trainer session from coach Heather Gill combines hard VO2 max intervals with long, steady efforts to train different energy systems.

Follow these techniques to build a rock-solid foundation.

In the excerpt from his new book, Olympian Alan Culpepper lays out two pitfalls to watch for when running with others.

Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point—choose your best massage with these expert tips.

There’s a risk of adding them into your workout mix too soon.

Regular fartlek-style workouts can up your performance while decreasing training time.

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

This hierarchy will determine where you should focus your time in the pool.

Advice for avoiding panic attacks and other perceived perils of open-water swimming.

Avoid these and you will be well on your way toward getting the most out of your device.

A strategy to implement—and adhere to—healthy changes.

It’s helpful to quiz yourself along the way to check progress, identify areas for improvement and develop confidence.

Do you want to break through at the 70.3 distance? Running well off the bike requires strong fitness. It also requires specific practice.

Consider yourself past the intermediate level and want to step it up? This by-feel 70.3 plan will have you pushing the pace this year.

Coach Andrew Shanks uses this indoor bike session as part of a steady-state training buildup.

Triathlon coach Brett Sutton explains the use of the non-traditional "chopping board paddles."

Periods of rest are highly active phases during which the body builds itself up.

A half-iron specialist, Naeth recently won her first Ironman (Chattanooga in 2014), and is structuring her 2015 season around a Kona bid.

Ironman head referee Jimmy Riccitello answers your questions about the rules of the sport.

The combination of dynamic and static stretching can have a big impact on increasing flexibility and improving performance.

Those spectator signs aren’t just kind (and often funny) gestures—positive cues may get you to the finish line faster.

Learn how to treat and prevent this lower-back and buttock pain that is common among runners and triathletes.

Various studies support the pros and cons of each style—so which is correct?

This workout will challenge you to make a distinction between running steady and moderately hard.

Follow the 80/20 rule for new performance gains.

Do you think it's not even worth changing into workout clothes if you only have 20 minutes to train? Think again.

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

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

Experts weigh in with six important things to add into your race prep.

Don’t be sidelined by plantar fasciitis—treat and prevent this common foot pain with these home remedies.

The right way to approach a pre-race run routine.

Triathletes will benefit most from including some technique-focused drills and pace work in every session.

The newly-married Zafares had a stellar start to the season with a runner-up finish at WTS Abu Dhabi.

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

Elite coach Darren Smith provides guidelines for tackling two different types of hills.

Avoid injury and start your season strong with this progression from off-season workouts to speed training.

Stuck indoors? Try this training session from coach Andrew Shanks.

Coach Lance Watson provides six tips for using the pool to prepare for the 2.4-mile swim that will set the tone of your Ironman race.

In one study, runners ran a whopping 27.1 percent slower on a treadmill than a track. Tips for sticking to your target speed on a treadmill.

Matt Fitzgerald provides seven tips for balancing your training with the rest of your life.

Forget boring trainer sessions—these three gamification options will push you harder and make cold-weather training more entertaining.

"You will find that you race much better in an Ironman carrying a little too much than a little too less. You can bet on it."

Dr. Jordan Metzl provides advice on how to deal with this classic overuse running injury.

American Ben Hoffman, who had a breakthrough performance last year in Kona, uses this bike workout in the week leading up to a half-Ironman.

Pro triathlete Sarah Haskins’ return to fitness post-baby has had its ups and downs, but she’s back—and as fast as ever.

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

Ironman world champion Michellie Jones shares how CrossFit can benefit triathletes—plus, workouts and moves to try at home.

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

This bike workout was designed by Millward's coach Mat Steinmetz to use as a final tune-up before an event.

Coach Brett Sutton calls the treadmill the number one improvement tool for weak runners and shares a staple workout to try.

A session designed for athletes who need to develop more power generally and/or athletes who will be racing on hilly courses.

These hill repeats incorporate kettlebell swings that’ll get your hamstrings and glutes firing.

Are you a slave to your training schedule? While consistency is important, the ability to adapt is also critical, explains Brett Sutton.

Triathlete Editor-in-Chief Julia Beeson Polloreno writes about her experience at the first Women For Tri board meeting.

Tips from a coach (and six-time Ironman Hawaii finisher) on how to set concrete goals this season.

Destination race travel can wreak havoc on your sleep pattern, but a few tips will help you battle jetlag and feel refreshed on race day.

Sure, you need to train more to go faster, but you can also see time gains by simply working smarter.

Dr. Jordan Metzl provides advice on avoiding and eliminating that nasty pain in the bottom of the foot.

This session is designed for developing a smooth pedal stroke, efficiency and neuromuscular quickness in an aerobic zone.

Pro cyclist Tim Johnson and Dr. James Hopker explain how he makes the most of his time on an indoor trainer.

Vertical kicking is a challenging drill great for promoting an efficient flutter kick.

Help form the foundation for a smooth, efficient running stride.

It's going to be a fight to the finish, but this workout will set the tone for the battle on the field later!

Bulletproof your immune system with these expert tips.