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Learn how to train for your first beginner triathlon with expert training tips, workouts, and nutrition advice from the experts. Find beginner triathlon training tips for the swim, bike, and run, including race day tips.

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How to Train for a Triathlon (From Scratch)
Interested in training for your first triathlon? Here's a break-down to get started.
By Gale Bernhardt

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10 Solutions to Common Race-Day Mistakes
Even after you’ve trained, tapered and prepared yourself mentally for a race, there’s still a lot that can go wrong. Use these 10 solutions to fix com
By Gale Bernhardt

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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

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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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How to Find the Best Indoor Training Setup for You
Indoor training is a very efficient way to train and its popularity grows not only with professional athletes, but with endurance athletes of all leve
By Matthias Knossalla, TrainingPeaks

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Should You Wear a Tri Suit or a Wetsuit?
If you’re new to triathlon, you may be confused as to the difference between a wetsuit and a tri suit. Here is a breakdown of each one and some advice
By Gale Bernhardt

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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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10 Steps to Improving Your Triathlon Swim
Swimming is a technical sport and it's hard to remember all the little things that are supposed to help you. Narrow your focus with these top 10 essen
By Kevin Koskella

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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

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

How Many Calories Does Swimming Burn?
When you jump in the pool, what kind of workout should you expect? From freestyle to butterfly, here's a look at how many calories swimming burns.
By Ryan Wood

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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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How to Train for a Sprint Triathlon
Tackling a triathlon can be daunting, even for the fittest folks. With this sprint-distance training plan, you'll make it to the finish line with ease
By Rachel Sturtz, Women's Health

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

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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

How Long Is a Triathlon?
From sprint to Ironman, find out what the actual distances are of the most common multisport events.
By Gale Bernhardt

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