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Debunking Common Triathlon Myths
Everything you've heard about triathlon is a lie. Well, not really, but these things are definitely false.
By Greg Kaplan

The Right Gear for Every Triathlon Need
Don't let your level of experience dictate what you think you need to succeed.
By Greg Kaplan

Triathlon Suits Explained: Two-Piece or One?
We've listed out the pros and cons, but at the end of the day, choose what's most comfortable for you.
By Michael Nystrom

Our All-Time Favorite Triathlon YouTube Videos
These inspirational and informative resources are the perfect complement to any triathlon training plan.
By Michael Nystrom

10 Under-the-Radar Triathlons You Should Add to Your 2019 Calendar
Break the monotony. These lesspopular triathlons are a great way to spice up your 2019 triathlon season.
By Michael Nystrom

Breaking Down the Triathlon Distances
From the super sprint to an IRONMAN, which triathlon distance is best for you?
By Michael Nystrom

Why You Should Break the Rules to Swim Fast
Have you been swimming the same speed for years? Here's how to shake things up and swim your way out of your rut.
By Gale Bernhardt

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 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

5 Hacks for Triathletes Struggling to Find Time to Train
Have you ever seen those super busy yet still super successful triathletes and wondered, “How do they do it all?” These five hacks will help you find
By Jen Rulon, TrainingPeaks

How to Decrease Injuries with Mobility Exercises
Mobility work is essential for triathletes to decrease their risk of injury. But you also don’t want to overdo it.
By Erik Taylor

The Best Triathlon Training Gear: Our Favorite Products to Swim, Bike, and Run
Before you can swim, bike, and run, you need the right gear. Our triathlon gear checklist rounds up the best products to get you raceday ready!
By Megan Harrington

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

6 One-Hour Freestyle Workouts
Mix up your swim workouts and get faster. Here are six onehour workouts that will keep you energized and speed you up.
By Margaret Cyphers

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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Debunking Common Triathlon Myths Everything you've heard about triathlon is a lie. Well, not really, but these things are definitely false. By Greg Kaplan

The Right Gear for Every Triathlon Need Don't let your level of experience dictate what you think you need to succeed. By Greg Kaplan

The Right Gear for Every Triathlon Need Don't let your level of experience dictate what you think you need to succeed. By Greg Kaplan

Triathlon Suits Explained: Two-Piece or One? We've listed out the pros and cons, but at the end of the day, choose what's most comfortable for you. By Michael Nystrom

Our All-Time Favorite Triathlon YouTube Videos These inspirational and informative resources are the perfect complement to any triathlon training plan. By Michael Nystrom

10 Under-the-Radar Triathlons You Should Add to Your 2019 Calendar Break the monotony. These lesspopular triathlons are a great way to spice up your 2019 triathlon season. By Michael Nystrom

Breaking Down the Triathlon Distances From the super sprint to an IRONMAN, which triathlon distance is best for you? By Michael Nystrom

Why You Should Break the Rules to Swim Fast Have you been swimming the same speed for years? Here's how to shake things up and swim your way out of your rut. By Gale Bernhardt

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 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

5 Hacks for Triathletes Struggling to Find Time to Train Have you ever seen those super busy yet still super successful triathletes and wondered, “How do they do it all?” These five hacks will help you find By Jen Rulon, TrainingPeaks

How to Decrease Injuries with Mobility Exercises Mobility work is essential for triathletes to decrease their risk of injury. But you also don’t want to overdo it. By Erik Taylor

The Best Triathlon Training Gear: Our Favorite Products to Swim, Bike, and Run Before you can swim, bike, and run, you need the right gear. Our triathlon gear checklist rounds up the best products to get you raceday ready! By Megan Harrington

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

6 One-Hour Freestyle Workouts Mix up your swim workouts and get faster. Here are six onehour workouts that will keep you energized and speed you up. By Margaret Cyphers

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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Debunking Common Triathlon Myths
Everything you've heard about triathlon is a lie. Well, not really, but these things are definitely false.
By Greg Kaplan

The Right Gear for Every Triathlon Need
Don't let your level of experience dictate what you think you need to succeed.
By Greg Kaplan

The Right Gear for Every Triathlon Need
Don't let your level of experience dictate what you think you need to succeed.
By Greg Kaplan

Triathlon Suits Explained: Two-Piece or One?
We've listed out the pros and cons, but at the end of the day, choose what's most comfortable for you.
By Michael Nystrom

Our All-Time Favorite Triathlon YouTube Videos
These inspirational and informative resources are the perfect complement to any triathlon training plan.
By Michael Nystrom

10 Under-the-Radar Triathlons You Should Add to Your 2019 Calendar
Break the monotony. These lesspopular triathlons are a great way to spice up your 2019 triathlon season.
By Michael Nystrom

Breaking Down the Triathlon Distances
From the super sprint to an IRONMAN, which triathlon distance is best for you?
By Michael Nystrom

Why You Should Break the Rules to Swim Fast
Have you been swimming the same speed for years? Here's how to shake things up and swim your way out of your rut.
By Gale Bernhardt

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 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

5 Hacks for Triathletes Struggling to Find Time to Train
Have you ever seen those super busy yet still super successful triathletes and wondered, “How do they do it all?” These five hacks will help you find
By Jen Rulon, TrainingPeaks

How to Decrease Injuries with Mobility Exercises
Mobility work is essential for triathletes to decrease their risk of injury. But you also don’t want to overdo it.
By Erik Taylor

The Best Triathlon Training Gear: Our Favorite Products to Swim, Bike, and Run
Before you can swim, bike, and run, you need the right gear. Our triathlon gear checklist rounds up the best products to get you raceday ready!
By Megan Harrington

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

6 One-Hour Freestyle Workouts
Mix up your swim workouts and get faster. Here are six onehour workouts that will keep you energized and speed you up.
By Margaret Cyphers

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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