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The Only 2 Bike Workouts Triathletes Need
With just two workouts a week, triathletes can make huge gains on the bike without spending countless hours in the saddle and away from family, work,
By Triathlon Taren

Triathlon Tips From Kona Qualifiers
Take a minute to read this helpful advice from fellow triathletes that have been in the same spot you're in now.
By Elizabeth Grimsley

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Tony Kanaan
Kanaan spoke with us about his love of triathlon and the importance of being fit for his career.
By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Caroline Steffen
Caroline Steffen was a former professional bike racer who moved to triathlon and took second twice in Kona.
By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Dave Scott and Mark Allen
Dave Scott and Mark Allen are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the greatest race ever on the Big Island the infamous IronWar from October 14, 1989.
By Bob Babbitt

The Best Social Media Posts From the 2019 Kona IRONMAN World Championship
If you thought all the action in KailuaKona was hot, wait ‘till you see what was swirling around the world of social media.
By Michael Nystrom

21 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About the IRONMAN World Championship
With the IRONMAN World Championship right around the corner, we’ve gathered 21 fun facts you didn’t know about this legendary race.
By Michael Nystrom

5 Ways to be Strong at the End of the Triathlon Bike
Not only does fading near the end of the bike result in a slower time, but it almost guarantees the run leg won't go well.
By Triathlon Taren

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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The Only 2 Bike Workouts Triathletes Need With just two workouts a week, triathletes can make huge gains on the bike without spending countless hours in the saddle and away from family, work, By Triathlon Taren

Triathlon Tips From Kona Qualifiers Take a minute to read this helpful advice from fellow triathletes that have been in the same spot you're in now. By Elizabeth Grimsley

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Tony Kanaan Kanaan spoke with us about his love of triathlon and the importance of being fit for his career. By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Caroline Steffen Caroline Steffen was a former professional bike racer who moved to triathlon and took second twice in Kona. By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Dave Scott and Mark Allen Dave Scott and Mark Allen are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the greatest race ever on the Big Island the infamous IronWar from October 14, 1989. By Bob Babbitt

The Best Social Media Posts From the 2019 Kona IRONMAN World Championship If you thought all the action in KailuaKona was hot, wait ‘till you see what was swirling around the world of social media. By Michael Nystrom

21 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About the IRONMAN World Championship With the IRONMAN World Championship right around the corner, we’ve gathered 21 fun facts you didn’t know about this legendary race. By Michael Nystrom

5 Ways to be Strong at the End of the Triathlon Bike Not only does fading near the end of the bike result in a slower time, but it almost guarantees the run leg won't go well. By Triathlon Taren

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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The Only 2 Bike Workouts Triathletes Need
With just two workouts a week, triathletes can make huge gains on the bike without spending countless hours in the saddle and away from family, work,
By Triathlon Taren

Triathlon Tips From Kona Qualifiers
Take a minute to read this helpful advice from fellow triathletes that have been in the same spot you're in now.
By Elizabeth Grimsley

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Tony Kanaan
Kanaan spoke with us about his love of triathlon and the importance of being fit for his career.
By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Caroline Steffen
Caroline Steffen was a former professional bike racer who moved to triathlon and took second twice in Kona.
By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN World Championship: Dave Scott and Mark Allen
Dave Scott and Mark Allen are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the greatest race ever on the Big Island the infamous IronWar from October 14, 1989.
By Bob Babbitt

The Best Social Media Posts From the 2019 Kona IRONMAN World Championship
If you thought all the action in KailuaKona was hot, wait ‘till you see what was swirling around the world of social media.
By Michael Nystrom

21 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About the IRONMAN World Championship
With the IRONMAN World Championship right around the corner, we’ve gathered 21 fun facts you didn’t know about this legendary race.
By Michael Nystrom

5 Ways to be Strong at the End of the Triathlon Bike
Not only does fading near the end of the bike result in a slower time, but it almost guarantees the run leg won't go well.
By Triathlon Taren

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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