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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

Athlete Food: The Protein Power Bowl
Running low on time or too tired to cook? Try this stovefree bowl for a highprotein and nutritious recovery meal.
By Rebeccah Wassner / Athlete Food

The Run: A Thinker's Approach
If injury or poor performances plague your run leg, it may be time to reconsider your mindset, as well as your training plan.
By Jim Gourley

A Beginner's Guide to the Special Needs Bag
What kind of bagger are you? Learn from these common types to execute your best raceday strategy.
By IRONMAN

Wetsuit Basics for New Triathletes: What You Need to Know
Looking for a triathlon wetsuit? Not sure where to start? Here are a few beginner tips to help you get suited up and ready to race.
By Melissa Mantak, MA

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

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

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

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

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 laterace energy reserves.
By Mark Allen

6 Triathlon Mistakes to Avoid
You'll learn a lot from your first triathlon but you don't have to waste a good race learning these six lessons. Here's what you need to know to avoid
By Gale Bernhardt

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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

Athlete Food: The Protein Power Bowl Running low on time or too tired to cook? Try this stovefree bowl for a highprotein and nutritious recovery meal. By Rebeccah Wassner / Athlete Food

The Run: A Thinker's Approach If injury or poor performances plague your run leg, it may be time to reconsider your mindset, as well as your training plan. By Jim Gourley

A Beginner's Guide to the Special Needs Bag What kind of bagger are you? Learn from these common types to execute your best raceday strategy. By IRONMAN

Wetsuit Basics for New Triathletes: What You Need to Know Looking for a triathlon wetsuit? Not sure where to start? Here are a few beginner tips to help you get suited up and ready to race. By Melissa Mantak, MA

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

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

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

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

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 laterace energy reserves. By Mark Allen

6 Triathlon Mistakes to Avoid You'll learn a lot from your first triathlon but you don't have to waste a good race learning these six lessons. Here's what you need to know to avoid By Gale Bernhardt

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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

Athlete Food: The Protein Power Bowl
Running low on time or too tired to cook? Try this stovefree bowl for a highprotein and nutritious recovery meal.
By Rebeccah Wassner / Athlete Food

The Run: A Thinker's Approach
If injury or poor performances plague your run leg, it may be time to reconsider your mindset, as well as your training plan.
By Jim Gourley

A Beginner's Guide to the Special Needs Bag
What kind of bagger are you? Learn from these common types to execute your best raceday strategy.
By IRONMAN

Wetsuit Basics for New Triathletes: What You Need to Know
Looking for a triathlon wetsuit? Not sure where to start? Here are a few beginner tips to help you get suited up and ready to race.
By Melissa Mantak, MA

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

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

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

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

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 laterace energy reserves.
By Mark Allen

6 Triathlon Mistakes to Avoid
You'll learn a lot from your first triathlon but you don't have to waste a good race learning these six lessons. Here's what you need to know to avoid
By Gale Bernhardt

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