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Nutritional Differences Between Sprint and IRONMAN Triathlons
Being trained and ready for a sprint versus an IRONMAN takes more than just a bump in total training time.
By Lori Nedescu, MS RD CSSD

Awesome Triathlons With Ocean Swims
Take on a new challenge in your triathlon career. Beat the surf and taste the saltwater at one of these seaside triathlons.
By ACTIVE.com

Triathlon Suits Explained: Two-Piece or One?
We've listed out the pros and cons, but at the end of the day, choose what's most comfortable for you.
By Michael Nystrom

Irresponsibly Early 2019 IRONMAN World Championship Predictions
It's Maywhy not pick the winners for a race that takes place in October?
By Michael Nystrom

26 More Awesome Age Grouper Triathlon Bikes
Year after year, these readersubmitted age group triathlon bikes never disappoint.
By Michael Nystrom

IRONMAN Triathlons That Won't Break the Bank
Completing an IRONMAN can get expensive. But these 140.6 races won't set you back too far.
By ACTIVE.com

Great Destination Races Around the World
Race hard, relax hard. Why not gather the family and make a trip out of your race weekend?
By ACTIVE.com

Our All-Time Favorite Triathlon YouTube Videos
These inspirational and informative resources are the perfect complement to any triathlon training plan.
By Michael Nystrom

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

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

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

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Nutritional Differences Between Sprint and IRONMAN Triathlons Being trained and ready for a sprint versus an IRONMAN takes more than just a bump in total training time. By Lori Nedescu, MS RD CSSD

Awesome Triathlons With Ocean Swims Take on a new challenge in your triathlon career. Beat the surf and taste the saltwater at one of these seaside triathlons. By ACTIVE.com

Triathlon Suits Explained: Two-Piece or One? We've listed out the pros and cons, but at the end of the day, choose what's most comfortable for you. By Michael Nystrom

Irresponsibly Early 2019 IRONMAN World Championship Predictions It's Maywhy not pick the winners for a race that takes place in October? By Michael Nystrom

26 More Awesome Age Grouper Triathlon Bikes Year after year, these readersubmitted age group triathlon bikes never disappoint. By Michael Nystrom

IRONMAN Triathlons That Won't Break the Bank Completing an IRONMAN can get expensive. But these 140.6 races won't set you back too far. By ACTIVE.com

Great Destination Races Around the World Race hard, relax hard. Why not gather the family and make a trip out of your race weekend? By ACTIVE.com

Our All-Time Favorite Triathlon YouTube Videos These inspirational and informative resources are the perfect complement to any triathlon training plan. By Michael Nystrom

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

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

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

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Nutritional Differences Between Sprint and IRONMAN Triathlons
Being trained and ready for a sprint versus an IRONMAN takes more than just a bump in total training time.
By Lori Nedescu, MS RD CSSD

Awesome Triathlons With Ocean Swims
Take on a new challenge in your triathlon career. Beat the surf and taste the saltwater at one of these seaside triathlons.
By ACTIVE.com

Triathlon Suits Explained: Two-Piece or One?
We've listed out the pros and cons, but at the end of the day, choose what's most comfortable for you.
By Michael Nystrom

Irresponsibly Early 2019 IRONMAN World Championship Predictions
It's Maywhy not pick the winners for a race that takes place in October?
By Michael Nystrom

26 More Awesome Age Grouper Triathlon Bikes
Year after year, these readersubmitted age group triathlon bikes never disappoint.
By Michael Nystrom

IRONMAN Triathlons That Won't Break the Bank
Completing an IRONMAN can get expensive. But these 140.6 races won't set you back too far.
By ACTIVE.com

Great Destination Races Around the World
Race hard, relax hard. Why not gather the family and make a trip out of your race weekend?
By ACTIVE.com

Our All-Time Favorite Triathlon YouTube Videos
These inspirational and informative resources are the perfect complement to any triathlon training plan.
By Michael Nystrom

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

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

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

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