Training

A professional triathlete goes “all in” on recovery. What’s he getting out of it?

Here are three key workouts to improve your swimming this winter.

After my morning swim practice I am absolutely exhausted, more so than in any other sport. Why does swimming make me so sleepy?

Clearly the pros are onto something. Right?

Dr. Jordan Metzl discusses what causes an aching Achilles tendon and offers some advice for getting over this injury.

No fancy equipement needed — just your finger, a notebook and one minute a day.

Pro Linsey Corbin uses unpredictable winter surfaces to her advantage, and you should too.

The AlterG treadmill allows injured runners to train weightlessly and healthy athletes to boost speed.

Comeback queen Erin Densham shares her top three tips for racing stronger after time on the sidelines.

Top triathlon coaches from across the country arm you with tips to implement in the off-season for fixing some common swim-bike-run issues.

Could practicing transition runs prevent injury? A recent study looks at run form off the bike.

How am I supposed to train through the schedule-busting madness of Thanksgiving through New Year’s?

Maximize your free speed off the wall.

Is living and training at a high altitude really that beneficial? Or does it make more sense to live high and train low?

I’ve thought about doing some off-season testing. Which test makes the most sense for triathletes?

A few key tips for safe running in the snow.

I had some bad races to end the season, and I am not motivated. How do you get closure and move on after a mediocre season?

We all know resting is important. So why is it so hard to do?

In 2012, Spain's Javier Gomez turned in impressive performances across non-drafting, drafting and off-road triathlons.

Australian coaches Paul Newsome and Adam Young run a popular website, Swimsmooth.com.

Chris "Macca" McCormack shares what he learned from being the “old guy” on the short course.

A husband and father of three shares his tips for balancing triathlon and family.

After decades of scientific dismissals, a new study suggests that massage not only enhances recovery but may also boost fitness.

Learn how to maximize your speed and minimize the pain of downhill running.

There are two keys to a powerful pull: a high-elbow position and feel for the water.

Lack of mobility could keep you from an optimal swim stroke and put you more at risk for injury.

Here are some basic guidelines on how to best schedule your runs around other workouts.

Follow these five steps to start your 2013 season stronger than ever.

My girlfriend is doing her first Ironman in a few weeks and I want to support her at the race. What can I do to be helpful?

Defining and recognizing the right time to move up to 140.6 miles requires that various individual factors be considered.

Ready to go for a ride, but don’t have a specific workout in mind? Here’s a one-hour base workout aimed to improve your cycling.

Austin, Texas-based pro Kelly Williamson shares one of her go-to trainer workouts, perfect for athletes preparing for long-course races.

In this video, learn how to identify the problem, treat the symptoms and prevent future instances of injury.

Lieto talks about the importance of rest and recovery, and shares a core/strength workout you can try at home.

Take chunks off your swim time with these tips from expert coaches and athletes who have done it.

Gone are the days of simplistic recovery tools. Innovative techniques are taking over contemporary rehab and quickly gaining in popularity.

Ready to be first off of the bike? Take these tips from triathlon's cycling superstar Chris Lieto and get to work.

My coach says I need to swim with a band, do hill repeats and cut down on Pop-Tarts. Why is everything that is good for me stuff I hate?

Train smart (not just hard) in between races to boost your shot at a faster time.

If you want to be a better swimmer, you might want to lace up some boxing gloves.

To help strategize for this unique event, we enlisted the help of former LeadmanTri winners Jordan Rapp and Angela Naeth.

Chris Lieto gives tips on navigating a mass-start swim and provides a specific workout for you to try before your next big race.

Triathlon is arguably equal parts physical prowess and mental mettle. Train your brain to think like some of the top pros in our sport.

The e-book will give you a look at a unique training philosophy, teach you how to get mentally tougher, and more.

The American welcomed our cameras to his home in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii to give you an up-close look at three of his key workouts.

“It takes confidence to recover.”

Can a high-intensity training method favored by special operations forces, police units and MMA champions transform the sport of triathlon?

Understanding and preventing the 10 most common injuries suffered by triathletes.

Open-water events are ideal places to practice your triathlon swim skills—and maybe meet some single-sport friends while you’re at it.

New findings may explain where the infamous “runner’s high” came from.

To find out the best way to spend your off-season pick up the Nov/Dec 2012 issue of Inside Triathlon magazine.

Every triathlete can benefit from learning how to ride in a pack.

How do I decide between joining a club, hiring an online coach or just training by myself?

Many triathlons start on land and require athletes to run into the water before swimming.

Climb the stairs to Fuelary in Boulder, Colo., and you’ll see a plethora of recovery practices being put to use by many hard-working triathletes.

Plus, the fast-running American shares his favorite workouts and training music.

When prepping for their first race, should new triathletes focus more on technique or open-water skills?

Coordinating your breathing movement to your stroke can be tricky to master, but with practice, it can make you more efficient in the water.

Maybe ITU racing is a different sport—but train like an ITU pro and you’ll become a better long-course racer.

Seven tips for surviving windy conditions on the bike from one of the sport's strongest cyclists, Julie Dibens.

Ultimately, every triathlete has to race by feel. No technology will ever be able to substitute for your own sense of your capabilities.

Optimal stroke count is highly individual. It can depend on your height, speed, fatigue level and workout length.

You missed a workout—it happens. Here’s what to do to get your training back on track.

Burnt out? You’re not alone. Even Chris McCormack experiences lulls in motivation.

Watch Australia's Paul "Barney" Matthews from T1 at the 2012 Wildflower Long Course Triathlon.

“Tendonitis” is a buzzword for athletes. They hear it and say it, but many people are unclear on what tendonitis really is.

To prepare for draft-legal riding, 2012 Olympic team member Gwen Jorgensen had to take her bike skills from zero to 60.

“The Sufferfest” training videos combine intervals with race footage and taunting remarks that will keep you coming back for more.

Is improved biomechanics the untapped frontier for performance and injury prevention?

Finish the race faster and stronger by altering your breathing pattern.

Coach Shelly O’Brien gives advice on sharing your love for triathlon with your children.

Want to completely overhaul your cycling game? Bike racing may be the ticket.

Swimming technique specialist “Dr. G” gave Lukas Verzbicas several tips on how to be a more efficient swimmer. Here are a few to try.

Low-intensity runs may not be flashy, but they’re one of the keys to three-time Ironman world champion Craig Alexander’s success.

Macca has very rarely been injured. Here’s why.

Although it can take steady climbing skills to reach the top, it can be even more important to have the descending know-how to go down.

Samantha McGlone's 9-step program for Ironman recovery.

Monica Byrn shares a few thoughts and observations gleaned from her years of coaching experience and provides a workout for you to try.

Think all pros run without socks? In this video Kienle proves it is possible to wear socks and have a fast T2.

Could experience put older triathletes on the podium ahead of their more youthful counterparts?

I need something better than a Masters program to improve my technique. Where do you recommend going for swim stroke analysis?

Just getting started in triathlon? CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta gives three tips for living a healthy lifestyle in sport and out.

‘Tis the season for rising temps at races. Avoid these common mistakes when racing in the heat.

This week we bring you Kelly Williamson from T1 of Ironman 70.3 Texas.

Every week we’ll bring you a video of a different pro in transition so you can pick up tips and apply them to your own race.

Samantha McGlone polled a few professional triathletes about the things they wish they had learned early in their careers.

To challenge Sara McLarty on this month’s topic of “what’s more important—technique or fitness?” is Scott Bay.

Many of the issues female professional triathletes face when considering motherhood are universal.

Sage Rountree describes the first of three Low Lunge exercises that will open up your hips and increase your stride length.