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The 80-Minute Training Plan
Crunched for time? This sample training plan includes practical workouts to help keep you on track.
By Marty Gaal

Kicking Sets for Triathletes
A balanced kicking technique and proper leg strength are two key assets of elite triathletes. Use these sets to develop speed, stamina and strength.
By Steven Munatones

How to Train for a Triathlon (From Scratch)
It's true: Anyone can train for a triathlon, even if your current fitness level is zero. Here, Active Expert Gale Bernhardt explains how to get starte
By Gale Bernhardt

Treadmill Workouts for the Traveling Triathlete
Deep in a training plan, but have to travel for work? Hit the hotel gym and catch up on your run game.
By Karen Buxton

3x IRONMAN World Champ Mirinda Carfrae Talks PEAR, Kona, Women's Racing and Doping
Rinny shares details about her partnership with PEAR Sports, why she's missing the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship and the pressure to succeed in Kona
By Michael Nystrom

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

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

10 Elements of a Perfect Freestyle Stroke
Whether you're winding down your season or gearing up for the next one, taking time to focus on your freestyle technique is vital to success in the wa
By Alex Kostich

Famous Celebrities Who Are Kona IRONMAN World Championship Finishers
From professional athletes to reality television stars, several well-known celebrities have found Kona's mysticism and challenging conditions hard to
By Michael Nystrom

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

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

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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The 80-Minute Training Plan Crunched for time? This sample training plan includes practical workouts to help keep you on track. By Marty Gaal

Kicking Sets for Triathletes A balanced kicking technique and proper leg strength are two key assets of elite triathletes. Use these sets to develop speed, stamina and strength. By Steven Munatones

How to Train for a Triathlon (From Scratch) It's true: Anyone can train for a triathlon, even if your current fitness level is zero. Here, Active Expert Gale Bernhardt explains how to get starte By Gale Bernhardt

How to Train for a Triathlon (From Scratch) It's true: Anyone can train for a triathlon, even if your current fitness level is zero. Here, Active Expert Gale Bernhardt explains how to get starte By Gale Bernhardt

How to Train for a Triathlon (From Scratch) It's true: Anyone can train for a triathlon, even if your current fitness level is zero. Here, Active Expert Gale Bernhardt explains how to get starte By Gale Bernhardt

How to Train for a Triathlon (From Scratch) It's true: Anyone can train for a triathlon, even if your current fitness level is zero. Here, Active Expert Gale Bernhardt explains how to get starte By Gale Bernhardt

Treadmill Workouts for the Traveling Triathlete Deep in a training plan, but have to travel for work? Hit the hotel gym and catch up on your run game. By Karen Buxton

3x IRONMAN World Champ Mirinda Carfrae Talks PEAR, Kona, Women's Racing and Doping Rinny shares details about her partnership with PEAR Sports, why she's missing the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship and the pressure to succeed in Kona By Michael Nystrom

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

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

10 Elements of a Perfect Freestyle Stroke Whether you're winding down your season or gearing up for the next one, taking time to focus on your freestyle technique is vital to success in the wa By Alex Kostich

Famous Celebrities Who Are Kona IRONMAN World Championship Finishers From professional athletes to reality television stars, several well-known celebrities have found Kona's mysticism and challenging conditions hard to By Michael Nystrom

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

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

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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The 80-Minute Training Plan
Crunched for time? This sample training plan includes practical workouts to help keep you on track.
By Marty Gaal

Kicking Sets for Triathletes
A balanced kicking technique and proper leg strength are two key assets of elite triathletes. Use these sets to develop speed, stamina and strength.
By Steven Munatones

How to Train for a Triathlon (From Scratch)
It's true: Anyone can train for a triathlon, even if your current fitness level is zero. Here, Active Expert Gale Bernhardt explains how to get starte
By Gale Bernhardt

How to Train for a Triathlon (From Scratch)
It's true: Anyone can train for a triathlon, even if your current fitness level is zero. Here, Active Expert Gale Bernhardt explains how to get starte
By Gale Bernhardt

How to Train for a Triathlon (From Scratch)
It's true: Anyone can train for a triathlon, even if your current fitness level is zero. Here, Active Expert Gale Bernhardt explains how to get starte
By Gale Bernhardt

How to Train for a Triathlon (From Scratch)
It's true: Anyone can train for a triathlon, even if your current fitness level is zero. Here, Active Expert Gale Bernhardt explains how to get starte
By Gale Bernhardt

Treadmill Workouts for the Traveling Triathlete
Deep in a training plan, but have to travel for work? Hit the hotel gym and catch up on your run game.
By Karen Buxton

3x IRONMAN World Champ Mirinda Carfrae Talks PEAR, Kona, Women's Racing and Doping
Rinny shares details about her partnership with PEAR Sports, why she's missing the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship and the pressure to succeed in Kona
By Michael Nystrom

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

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

10 Elements of a Perfect Freestyle Stroke
Whether you're winding down your season or gearing up for the next one, taking time to focus on your freestyle technique is vital to success in the wa
By Alex Kostich

Famous Celebrities Who Are Kona IRONMAN World Championship Finishers
From professional athletes to reality television stars, several well-known celebrities have found Kona's mysticism and challenging conditions hard to
By Michael Nystrom

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

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

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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