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How Bad Do You Want It: Paula Newby-Fraser
Ironman triathlon legend Paula NewbyFraser abandoned the training method that carried her to the pinnacle of her sport for a new and trendy approach:
By Matt Fitzgerald

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

Strength Training for New Triathletes
There's more to triathlon than swimming, biking and running. Stay healthy with these strength exercises.
By Erik Taylor

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

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

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

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

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

Adventure Race Training Plan: Step One
Whether you're putting together your adventure race calendar for next year or you're about to sign up for your first one, your base is always your fir
By ARCalifornia.org

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

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

5 Exercises to Strengthen Your Swim
Is your swim the weakest part of your race? Add these five strength exercises to your strength training routine and give your swim the boost it needs.
By Morgan Johnson, USA Triathlon

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How Bad Do You Want It: Paula Newby-Fraser Ironman triathlon legend Paula NewbyFraser abandoned the training method that carried her to the pinnacle of her sport for a new and trendy approach: By Matt Fitzgerald

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

Strength Training for New Triathletes There's more to triathlon than swimming, biking and running. Stay healthy with these strength exercises. By Erik Taylor

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

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

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

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

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

Adventure Race Training Plan: Step One Whether you're putting together your adventure race calendar for next year or you're about to sign up for your first one, your base is always your fir By ARCalifornia.org

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

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

5 Exercises to Strengthen Your Swim Is your swim the weakest part of your race? Add these five strength exercises to your strength training routine and give your swim the boost it needs. By Morgan Johnson, USA Triathlon

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How Bad Do You Want It: Paula Newby-Fraser
Ironman triathlon legend Paula NewbyFraser abandoned the training method that carried her to the pinnacle of her sport for a new and trendy approach:
By Matt Fitzgerald

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

Strength Training for New Triathletes
There's more to triathlon than swimming, biking and running. Stay healthy with these strength exercises.
By Erik Taylor

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

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

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

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

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

Adventure Race Training Plan: Step One
Whether you're putting together your adventure race calendar for next year or you're about to sign up for your first one, your base is always your fir
By ARCalifornia.org

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

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

5 Exercises to Strengthen Your Swim
Is your swim the weakest part of your race? Add these five strength exercises to your strength training routine and give your swim the boost it needs.
By Morgan Johnson, USA Triathlon

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