Training

Three questions for Gordo Byrn, a past champion of Ultraman Hawaii.

Some of the country's top age-groupers over 40 give their tips on how you can stay competitive regardless of that number on your calf.

Three ways to build power and a better running form so that you can stay strong through the last mile of your next race.

Spending hours in aero position makes tight muscles unavoidable.

If you’re looking for ways to take your training and racing up a level, The Triathlete’s Guide to Peak Performance is your resource.

Strategizing for an early-season “dust off the cobwebs” 70.3 can be tricky.

We’ll feature a workout every Friday from Sara McLarty so you have new ideas to take to the pool.

Dr. Jordan Metzl explains how to spot, treat and prevent one of the most common running-related injuries: shin splints.

We all try to be optimally prepared for race days, but sometimes athletes get derailed and lose valuable training time.

Typical Masters workouts are an hour long, but busy triathletes don’t always have time for a full session.

Dr. Jordan Metzl shares the most common triathlon-related queries he gets—and gives his medical advice.

Two-time Abu Dhabi Triathlon champion Julie Dibens and Ironman winner James Cunnama share five rules of a successful open-water swim.

Own swim fins but not sure how they can make you a better swimmer? Here are three drills to try.

How do you do mentally prepare for a race?

Here are three treadmill workouts—two from top coaches and one from an Ironman World Champion—that can boost your run training.

The simple motion of turning the head to take a breath can affect body position, causing the stroke to lose efficiency.

Have you ever heard that running on a flat treadmill is like running downhill? Here’s why.

High-intensity training is one of the only ways that time-crunched triathletes can achieve the workload necessary to make progress.

Choppy water. Flailing arms And legs. Sharks. Limited visibility. Frigid temperatures. Shuddering yet?

A personal road map for your best iron-distance race.

Samantha McGlone provides tips on fitting in when joining a new triathlon training group.

Make 2012 your best year no matter your schedule or ability with these eight tips.

Need a challenge to stay motivated this off-season? Sign up for an indoor triathlon.

No matter how crazy your life becomes, always remember this: Endurance sports will welcome you back from an extended hiatus.

Recent studies show that it may be the heart—not the brain—that controls your body’s physiological responses.

You can race stronger in the wind by following some basic guidelines.

Strength training, especially during the off-season, is key to becoming a better cyclist.

Embrace the elements this winter and strap into a pair of snowshoes.

Keep in mind these risk factors, symptoms and ways to prevent blood clots from happening to you.

Check out Aaron Hersh's author page.

The more efficient the stride, the faster the athlete. What’s holding your stride back?

Just because you’re traveling doesn’t mean you should succumb to the hotel treadmill to maintain your mileage.

“Where do you keep your horse/gun/skis?” And more of the humorous questions Samantha McGlone's been asked by non-triathletes.

Hamstrings are a prime mover in running gait, working extremely hard as they lengthen to slow the leg down at the end of the swing phase.

Check out Aaron Hersh's author page.

Use these tips from running coach Christine Hinton to run safely at dawn, dusk or after dark.

An effort to strengthen your feet can make the difference in your speed, form and resistance to injury.

A politically oriented culture combined with Type-A personalities has set the stage for a strong triathlon community.

Instead of working toward a goal or a key race during the off-season, use the winter months to focus on active recovery.

A new study shows no benefit to warming up before a simulated sprint triathlon.

Duane Franks weighs the pros and cons of doing the majority of your triathlon training indoors.

Your training schedule might declare Sunday as your long-run day—but should it?

Ever felt a pain on the outside of your knee while running down a hill? Or felt like there was a vice grip squeezing your knee during the power phase of the pedal stroke?

There was a line. And I had crossed it big-time.

Coach Matt Dixon answers three questions about training for a longer-distance race.

No matter how many short-distance triathlons you’ve raced, nothing can totally prepare you for the demands of an Ironman. After completing his first (Ironman Coeur d’Alene), Senior Tech Editor Aaron Hersh shares several tips that can make the jump in distance a little more manageable.

The second fastest rider from last year's Ironman World Championship shares tips on getting from T1 to T2 as fast as possible.

Why Hawaii Ironman contenders make a Kona training trip a staple of their Kona preparation.

I am a firm believer that the first 400 yards of any Olympic or half-iron-distance swim makes or breaks your swim split.

Although they date back to King Tut and Cleopatra, your favorite thong-style sandal may be bad for your running health according to biomechanical experts The Gait Guys (Thegaitguys.com), Dr. Shawn Allen and Dr. Ivo Waerlop.

Working with the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, Sutter is profiled on a new web series titled “Inside Endurance,” which provides viewers with a look inside the world of endurance sports.

Caitlin Snow shares what works for her for those wishing to follow in her (very fast) footsteps.

Looking for a ticket to fast fitness? Head for the hills!

Pro triathlete Andy Potts lists his five pillars to recovery.

We posed the following question to readers on the Inside Triathlon facebook page, “What’s the best training advice you’ve received?” Here are a few responses to make you feel motivated and inspired.

This 45-minute workout is designed for top-notch swimmers.

A four-part prescription, based on Total Immersion techniques, to experience a safer, happier swim in your first (or next) race.

Laura Cozik, athletic director of the CNN Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge, worked with a group of six newbie triathletes and CNN correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta who are all participating in this month’s Nautica New York City Triathlon. She offers up her expertise for those new to the sport.

Marzaan shows off the latest swimwear trends in a bikini by B Swim

Even the pros—Chrissie Wellington included—had to start somewhere. We polled some of the pros to get them to share some of the lessons they’ve learned (often the hard way). Learn from their mistakes so you don’t make the same ones.

Besides finding a conscientious doctor who is used to working with athletes, triathletes should be concerned with finding a health practitioner who understands the intricacies of cholesterol, thyroid hormones and iron.

These 11 skills will teach you the essentials. Master them in the pool first, then take them to the open water so that the swim leg of your next race will be remarkably better.

The Braveheart Brick is a high intensity pre-race/race season workout so get ready to suffer! It's short, it's quick and it's a time efficient way to improve your transitions and get plenty of work in.

We gathered top experts to offer advice on keeping your skin safe—plus a roundup of the best protective products for triathletes.

Everything you've learned up to this point is wrong.

Although they love their athletes, these coaches—who shall remain nameless—told me some of the things you do that they wish you would stop doing

You won't see any Jane Fonda leg lifts at San Diego's Rehab United. Here's how the RU team's unique approach is redefining physical therapy.

Open-water swim advice that Dr. Gupta shared with his CNN Fit Nation 6-Pack team—a group of six newbies training for their first triathlon.

Check out Matt Fitzgerald's author page.

Learn how to improve your cycling from one of the sport’s best cyclists, Jillian Petersen.

Runners often hit plateaus in their training. Despite efforts to get faster, they clock in at the same speed and cross the finish line without a PR. If you are at that stage, you may already be contemplating hiring a running coach, but is it worth it?

Too long or too intense? Your warm-up may decrease your power output come race time.

Get to know the signs and symptoms of minor head injuries as well as the risks of ignoring them.

Check out Matt Fitzgerald's author page.

It's going to be getting hot outside soon. Use these suggestions to stay cool this summer.

A step-by-step guide to video taping and analyzing your swim stroke.

We asked the following question on Twitter and Facebook: Why do you run?

Climbing from Tucson’s scorching Saguaro decorated landscape up to the pine forest at the top of the mountain, the ride up and down Mt. Lemmon is only 51 miles, but its views and the challenge of summiting the peak make it an epic ride by almost any definition.

Learn the risk factors and the most effective treatments.

Take into consideration the terrain you'll be running on when prepping for your big race day.

Learn how improving your flexibility can make you a better all-around triathlete.

Matt Fitzgerald provides a few adjustments you can make to your running stride to reduce your risk for injury.

A few online sources to help you become a better swimmer this season.

Business is booming at America’s running injury clinics.

To become a faster swimmer in time for the upcoming triathlon season, now is a great time to focus on both strength and stroke technique.

The Running Doc explains why women might be better equipped for endurance events.

Xterra star Melanie McQuaid provides wobble board exercises to help you improve your stability and avoid injuries on the uneven trails.

Hard science, heat labs and custom gear helped one pro finally win a five-year battle against the heat and humidity of Kona.

Remember that your training sessions are the time to practice what you will do on race day.