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
Beginner Triathlon Articles
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
The Allure of Swimming in the Open Water
Feeling the constraint of swimming in the pool everyday? Free up your routine and dare to experience the open water.
By Bryan Mineo
The Debate: High Mileage Versus High Intensity
Ask any group of experts and you'll get divided opinions. Is it high mileage, or high intensity, that's the key to maximizing your time spent train...
By T.J. Murphy
How to Be Stress Free in the Open Water
Fear of the open water can cause a lot of prerace anxiety. Use these tips to destress the swim and improve your performance.
By Julia Galan
8-Week Swim Program for Triathletes
One discipline that's often overlooked by triathletes is the swim. Try this eightweek program that can decrease your overall time and provide more ...
By Marcus Eichhorn
How to Build Your Pain Threshold With Strategic Training
Recent research suggests that triathletes have a higher pain threshold than the Average Joe. Learn how to increase your pain tolerance so you can b...
By Mackenzie Lobby Havey
The Benefits of Hiring a Triathlon Coach
Whether you're preparing for a sprint triathlon or an Ironman, training for three disciplines can be overwhelming. Here's why you should consider h...
By Mackenzie Lobby
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