Active.com - Triathlon

Triathlon Training Questions Answered

Tue, 26 Jun 07 14:29:10 PDT

Active Expert Gale Bernhardt answers your questions about adjusting training plans, dealing with race-day cramps and more.

Olympic Hopefuls Head to Pan American Games

Thu, 28 Jun 07 09:56:02 PDT

Several triathletes currently training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center will represent the United States at the Pan American Games in Brazil.

Swim, bike, run...and yoga

Thu, 14 Jun 07 12:03:07 PDT

Some endurance athletes view yoga as too slow for them, especially when speed is the goal and training time is so valuable. Don't miss out on this extra edge in cross-training.

Triathlon Wisdom From Ironman Champion Dave Scott

Wed, 13 Jun 07 12:54:08 PDT

The newest Active Expert, six-time Ironman World Champion Dave Scott, introduces his coaching philosophy along with tips on getting mentally ready for a successful race.

Determining Exercise-induced Asthma Symptoms in Athletes

Wed, 13 Jun 07 10:21:26 PDT

To many athletes, shortness of breath is a sign of hard work and intense effort. However, don't take symptoms of possible exercise-induced asthma lightly.

Triathlon training plans -- Base, Sprint, Ironman...

Mon, 22 Jan 07 10:47:57 PDT

Survive the surf: Entrances and exits in open water swims

Tue, 08 May 07 12:23:18 PDT

Open water swimming can be nerve-wracking, especially when pounding waves await you at the start. Here are some tips to help you conquer a crashing surf.

Ask the Experts: Tri training

Fri, 27 Apr 07 12:10:50 PDT

All your tri questions answered for peak performance: Speed up your cycling leg, train by entering other races, and get the scoop on triathlon training camps.

Aerodynamic meets low weight: The Scott Plasma Limited

Wed, 21 Mar 07 15:24:03 PDT

As triathlon grew in popularity, bike manufacturers began shifting their focus from lightweight bikes to those with better aerodynamics -- leading to heavier bikes. Enter the Scott Plasma Limited, a lightweight bike that's as aero as they come.

Hit the treadmill for a fast 10K

Mon, 30 Apr 07 13:48:42 PDT

The 10K run of an Olympic-distance race can be a brutal final leg, or the perfect time to overtake your opponents. Here's a treadmill workout to ensure a fast finish at your next tri.

Keep your edge with mixed-interval workouts

Thu, 29 Mar 07 12:18:49 PDT

Mixed-interval workouts, which target more than one intensity level, are beneficial leading up to a big race. They provide an additional stimulus to boost your efficiency and fatigue resistance at race pace.

Determining Exercise-induced Asthma Symptoms in Athletes

Wed, 13 Jun 07 10:21:26 PDT

To many athletes, shortness of breath is a sign of hard work and intense effort. However, don't take symptoms of possible exercise-induced asthma lightly.

Cerebral fitness: Mastering the mental game

Mon, 14 May 07 15:56:13 PDT

Sharpened mental skills can sometimes mean an advantage over physically superior competitors. Here are some ways to script your perfect race day.

Neck and back pain in triathletes

Mon, 29 Jan 07 10:28:38 PDT

As the sport of triathlon has grown, there have been an increasing number of triathletes with various spinal injuries. But is it a result of excessive training or merely their participation in the sport itself?

The perfect fat burning zone

Fri, 01 Dec 06 12:19:22 PDT

Q: What is the perfect "fat burning zone?"
For those of you that are confused about fat burning and heart rate zones, trainer Gale Bernhardt provides an answer to this widely asked question.

Exercise and thyroid disease: Part two

Mon, 20 Nov 06 16:37:04 PDT

This Part two answer comes from a woman that has lived with thyroid disease for 32 years. At times in her life she has dealt with the disease in the midst of a highly competitive, elite athlete career in South Africa. Her answer is below.

Swimmer-turned-triathlete gets his inspiration from wife, baby

Thu, 14 Jun 07 09:29:55 PDT

After winning the U.S. Championships in May, Andy Potts strives for another podium spot at Sunday's Hy-Vee Triathlon. But life hasn't always been without its bumps in the road for this triathlete.

Be competitive on just 10 hours a week

Tue, 15 May 07 10:38:53 PDT

Triathlon training shouldn't consume most age-grouper's lives. Follow these training tips and achieve your goals in just 10 hours a week.

Wheaties honors its first triathlete

Wed, 30 May 07 16:14:40 PDT

Hunter Kemper has recently become the first triathlete to grace the front of a Wheaties box.

Part three: The Everyman Tri Gear Guide

Mon, 30 Apr 07 09:46:22 PDT

Part two blinged out your bike, so it's time to move on to the final leg of The Everyman Tri Gear Guide. Shoes, shirts and specialty watches round out Roman Mica's take on run fashion.

Preseason check-up

Tue, 10 Apr 07 14:30:16 PDT

The beginning of race season is the perfect time to perform a routine check-up on your swimming, biking and running gear -- and even yourself.