6 Reasons Sprint Triathlons Are Good Prep for a Long-Distance Race
Triathletes training for a 70.3 or 140.6-mile race often avoid short races. Here's why adding a sprint tri to your calendar can help you go long.
Training Tips for an Ironman Triathlon
Training for a long-distance triathlon involves more than just swimming, biking and running. Improve your workouts, nutrition, fitness and life outside triathlon with these tips.
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?
Fitting In (and Benefiting From) a Second Long Ride
Training for an Ironman is time consuming, especially with work, family and friends. But fitting in an extra bike session is possible with a little...
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...
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 ...
Go Old School: Return to Run-dominant Bricks
Brick workouts tend to be bike heavy. When training for long-distance triathlons, however, this doesn't address specific race-day demands. It's ti...
Run Workouts for Triathletes: Breaking Down Long Runs
Have your long runs lost their purpose? Whatever your race distance, these workouts will build endurance while keeping you focused on your goals.
Set a Training Benchmark with a Swim Time Trial
Gauge how well you're improving with a benchmark time trial. Test your Olympic- to long-distance tri swimming ability with this workout.
How Much Fuel Do You Need During Long Rides?
The bike leg is the best time to load up on calories. Build the right cycling nutrition plan with these helpful tips.
How to Tell When You're Over-Reaching or Over-Training
Triathletes are particularly vulnerable to physical overload. Ironman legend Dave Scott explains why too much training can work against you.
Prevent Fatigue by Training Your Respiratory Muscles
If your legs aren't getting enough oxygen, no amount of training can prevent fatigue. Take a look at the reasons behind respiratory-muscle training.
The Myth of Long Slow Distance (LSD)
Years ago we were taught that running slow would make us faster and I didn't believe it. What I've learned over the years is that long, slow, dista...
Incorporate Strength Training Into Your Regimen
Research proves it in the laboratory, and Ironman champions prove it in the proverbial pudding: Strength training is truly and rightfully triathlon...
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...
Ironman Training Plans
Find beginner and intermediate training programs to fit your schedule and let ActiveTrainer help you on your Ironman journey.
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 achieve your triathlon goals.