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National Fitness Month: Why triathlons are the ultimate challenge

Triathlon is the ultimate physical challenge, combining swimming, biking, and running to build incredible endurance and a sense of accomplishment.

By Taren Gesell

How to Build Endurance for Long-Distance Triathlons

Build triathlon endurance! Learn key training for swimming, biking, and running long distances. Boost stamina with these training, nutrition, and r...

By Taren Gesell

How to Beat the Heat: Summer Triathlon Tips

Dominate your summer triathlon with expert heat training tips. Learn how to optimize workouts and racing to perform safely in the heat.

By Taren Gesell

Brick Workouts in Triathlon: What They Are and Why They Matter

Brick workouts in triathlon are key! Learn how bike-run triathlon brick workouts simulate race day and improve your bike-to-run transition and pace.

By Taren Gesell

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Common Triathlon Fueling Mistakes

While fueling focus is usually a huge benefit for health and performance, there are some mistakes commonly made by triathletes.

By Lori Nedescu, MS RD CSSD

Triathlon by the Numbers

Triathletes often focus on numbers—miles run, hours ridden, laps swam—but what about the distance of the longest race or the number of IRONMAN part...

By Greg Kaplan

How to Find the Best Triathlon for You

Check these online resources before choosing your next race.

By Greg Kaplan

10 of the Most Famous Triathlons Outside the U.S.

Because there's more to the sport of triathlon than just Kona.

By Michael Nystrom

10 of the Quirkiest Habits Triathletes Have

You mean normal people don't pee on their bike?

By Michael Nystrom

IRONKIDS Races to Introduce Your Kids to Triathlon

Let your kids experience the thrill of competition by signing them up for an IRONKIDS event.

By ACTIVE.com

8 Tips to Calm Race Anxiety

Try these eight tips to calm yourself down and channel it into something powerful and productive for your race.

By Angela Vega

10 of the Best Triathlon Books

Swim, bike, run... read? Check out these 10 triathlon-themed books guaranteed to boost performance and inspire.

By Michael Nystrom

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