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Whether you're a beginner triathlete training for a sprint, or an IRONMAN looking to PR, we've got tons of training plans, workouts, race day advice, nutrition for triathletes and more from coaches and experts.

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22 More Awesome IRONMAN Triathlon Tattoos
What better way to solidify your superhuman status than with some ink?
By Michael Nystrom

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What to Look for When Buying a Used Triathlon Bike
Don't be a statistic—keep these simple tips in mind before you purchase a used triathlon bike.
By Michael Nystrom

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Workouts Every Triathlete Should Do
Don't train for a triathlon without adding these workouts to your schedule.
By Carrie Barrett

Hal Higdon’s Top 10 Running Tips
Hal Higdon’s all-time top 10 running tweets, with plenty of insight into training, racing and healthy living.
By Hal Higdon, TrainingPeaks

Improve Your Freestyle Body Positioning With This Simple Drill
The early season is the perfect time to revisit your foundational swim technique, particularly your body position in the water. This simple drill will
By Laura Medcalf, TrainingPeaks

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3 Steps to a Faster Bike Split
You don't need to drop $5,000 on a new bike to get faster. Follow these tips to speed up without the bling.
By Matthew Clancy, USA Triathlon

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How to Fuel for Triathlon Success
Being a healthy athlete involves a combination of training and solid nutrition habits. Here are ways to succeed when you feed.
By Gale Bernhardt

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5 Keys to Improving Your Swim Technique
Successful triathlon coach, Cliff English, emphasizes that the off-season is a great opportunity to rebuild and refine good technique.
By LAVA Magazine

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A 12-Week Triathlon Training Plan For Beginners
Ever have the itch to undertake a triathlon? This plan will help you cross the finish line successfully.
By Jason Schneider

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How to Train for Your First IRONMAN
Are you ready for 140.6 miles of racing? Expert Gale Bernhardt explains what to expect when training for your first IRONMAN.
By Gale Bernhardt

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Lactate Threshold and V02 Max Explained
Should you get an LT or V02 max test? These questions answered, and more, in this breakdown of two commonly heard terms among triathletes.
By Dr. Alexander Hutchison

Mark Allen's 12 Best Strength Exercises
Strength training can be the tool to help you boost power, reduce fatigue, guard against injury and increase your late-race energy reserves.
By Mark Allen

8 Ice Bath Dos and Don'ts
For those wanting to take the cold road to injury prevention, here are eight tips for a safe and effective ice bath.
By Andy Schmitz, USA Triathlon

A Swim Training Plan for Beginner Triathletes
In swimming, it's important to balance endurance, speed and technique. Here's how to cover all three in a week's worth of training.
By Marcus Eichhorn

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Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Triathlon Swim
The biggest barrier to doing a triathlon is most often the swim. Though it can look intimidating, you shouldn't let it stop you from trying out the wo
By Angela Vega

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Do You Need a Triathlon Bike?
If you catch the triathlon bug, the next step might be finding the right bike for your races. Here is a breakdown of triathlon bikes and road bikes an
By Gale Bernhardt

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Michael Nystrom

Triathlon and cycling writer for Active.com, IRONMAN finisher and USC Trojan.