A Brick Workout for Every Distance

Some people love them and some people hate 'em, but all triathletes should do them. Here are 10 bricks to help you prepare for race day.

By Karen Buxton

How Long Is a Triathlon?

From sprint to Ironman, find out what the actual distances are of the most common multisport events.

By Gale Bernhardt

How Will Lance Armstrong Impact Triathlon?

Armstrong's return to triathlon is sure to bring more awareness to the sport, but will all the attention be good?

By Patrick McCrann

Periodization: The 4 Phases of Training

Have you ever heard that you need to "periodize" your triathlon training? Here, Active Expert Gale Bernhardt explains what that actually means.

By Gale Bernhardt

Nutrition Case Study: The Fourth Discipline

How could an athlete dedicate so much time to this sport, yet crash and burn at every race distance? Dietitian Amanda Cassell breaks down the ins a...

By Amanda Cassell

How to Train the High Elbow Catch in Swimming

Grab hold of more water with every stroke: Here, triathlon coach Marc Evans outlines the keys to a more efficient catch and provides a workout to g...

By Marc Evans

Swimming Technique: 7 Ways to Improve Your Form

Have you been training your swim like a triathlete, concerned with intensity and volume? Instead, you need to train like a six-year-old, learning t...

By Rich Strauss

Are Brick Runs Overrated?

A lot of emphasis has been put on brick workouts over the last few years, but they might actually be holding you back. Find out why.

By Rich Strauss