Do Your First Ironman

Thinking about going the 140.6-mile distance? Here's how to start training for your first Ironman--whether you're an experienced triathlete dreaming of Kona or a newbie looking to tackle the ultimate multisport challenge.
How to Train for Your First Ironman

Are you ready for 140.6 miles of racing? Active Expert Gale Bernhardt explains what to expect when training for your first Ironman.<br><br><span st...

Considering an Ironman? What You Need to Know for Your First 140.6

Does a 140.6-mile race seem crazy for an age-group triathlete with a full-time job, family and life? Fear not! With a some preparation and planning...

Triathlon Training: Are You Ready for an Ironman?

Active Expert Gale Bernhardt answer readers' questions on subjects such as Ironman-readiness, establishing a training routine and more.

A Typical Ironman Training Week

It can be enlightening to read how a real athlete trains. The following is by Justin Daerr, an age-group triathlete. In the 2004 Hawaii Ironman he ...

10 Tips for Finding the Right Coach

Are you thinking about hiring a coach to improve your race performance? Before turning over your training, consider these questions.

Train for an Ironman Mentality

Training and nutrition? Check. Now don't derail your goal of completing an Ironman with negative thoughts. Use these three simple mental-training t...

Finding the Right Coach: 10 Must-Have Traits

There's no shortage of training information, tips and tricks circulating in the triathlon universe. A well-trained coach can help you filter out th...

How to Choose a Beginner Triathlon Training Program

Training for a triathlon can be a bit overwhelming to someone new to the sport. Finding a good program is the best way to balance workouts and time...

5 Keys to Long-Course Triathlon Training: Part I

You've decided to make the leap from Olympic-distance to long-course triathlon racing. Now how do you fit the training into your busy schedule?

5 Keys of Long-Course Triathlon Training--Part II: Lactate Threshold Training

Stop trying to predict race performance based on training volume. Speed in your workouts equals speed in your racing. Here's why.

5 Keys of Long-Course Triathlon Training--Part III: TeamEN vs. Traditional Training

Overwhelmed by the training volume for a long-course race? Take a step back and examine why traditional training methods need not ruin your life ou...

Ironman Training Plans

Find beginner and intermediate training programs for a variety of weekly training volume commitments, and get started on your Ironman journey with ...

Ironman-Distance Training Community

Connect with other athletes training for long-distance races in the triathlon forum--where you can share insight, ask questions and provide encoura...

Find a Long-Distance Triathlon Near You

Search through thousands of races and events across the world and find one right for you to start your Ironman journey.