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Early Season Full-Distance Triathlons
Looking for a fulldistance race to kick start your tri season? We've found some great options guaranteed to get you your 140.6 fix.
By Michael Nystrom

The Only Three Running Workouts Triathletes Need To Do
You likely don't have time to run huge mileage each week, but you should make an effort to include these three workouts.
By Triathlon Taren

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship: Andrew Starykowicz
Triathlon is a very special and unique sport, and there is no one more special and unique than Andrew Starykowicz.
By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship: Emma Pallant
Watching the Olympic triathlon in London in 2012 led to Emma Pallant giving the sport a try.
By Bob Babbitt

9 Things All Triathletes Should Do Before Bed
Mornings are tough. Use these tips to promote healthy sleep patterns and make mornings easier and more efficient.
By Michael Nystrom

Our Favorite Triathlon Gear Right Now
Summer's here. Bring on the new swimbikerun gear!
By Michael Nystrom

A Race Spotlight on IRONMAN Wisconsin
There's more to this great state than the Green Bay Packers, HarleyDavidson motorcycles and dairy farms.
By ACTIVE.com

The Best Fall & Winter 70.3 Triathlons
Just because the weather is growing cooler and the days are getting shorter doesn't mean you can't extend your triathlon season late into the year
By ACTIVE.com

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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Early Season Full-Distance Triathlons Looking for a fulldistance race to kick start your tri season? We've found some great options guaranteed to get you your 140.6 fix. By Michael Nystrom

The Only Three Running Workouts Triathletes Need To Do You likely don't have time to run huge mileage each week, but you should make an effort to include these three workouts. By Triathlon Taren

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship: Andrew Starykowicz Triathlon is a very special and unique sport, and there is no one more special and unique than Andrew Starykowicz. By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship: Emma Pallant Watching the Olympic triathlon in London in 2012 led to Emma Pallant giving the sport a try. By Bob Babbitt

9 Things All Triathletes Should Do Before Bed Mornings are tough. Use these tips to promote healthy sleep patterns and make mornings easier and more efficient. By Michael Nystrom

Our Favorite Triathlon Gear Right Now Summer's here. Bring on the new swimbikerun gear! By Michael Nystrom

A Race Spotlight on IRONMAN Wisconsin There's more to this great state than the Green Bay Packers, HarleyDavidson motorcycles and dairy farms. By ACTIVE.com

The Best Fall & Winter 70.3 Triathlons Just because the weather is growing cooler and the days are getting shorter doesn't mean you can't extend your triathlon season late into the year By ACTIVE.com

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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Early Season Full-Distance Triathlons
Looking for a fulldistance race to kick start your tri season? We've found some great options guaranteed to get you your 140.6 fix.
By Michael Nystrom

The Only Three Running Workouts Triathletes Need To Do
You likely don't have time to run huge mileage each week, but you should make an effort to include these three workouts.
By Triathlon Taren

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship: Andrew Starykowicz
Triathlon is a very special and unique sport, and there is no one more special and unique than Andrew Starykowicz.
By Bob Babbitt

Breakfast With Bob From the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship: Emma Pallant
Watching the Olympic triathlon in London in 2012 led to Emma Pallant giving the sport a try.
By Bob Babbitt

9 Things All Triathletes Should Do Before Bed
Mornings are tough. Use these tips to promote healthy sleep patterns and make mornings easier and more efficient.
By Michael Nystrom

Our Favorite Triathlon Gear Right Now
Summer's here. Bring on the new swimbikerun gear!
By Michael Nystrom

A Race Spotlight on IRONMAN Wisconsin
There's more to this great state than the Green Bay Packers, HarleyDavidson motorcycles and dairy farms.
By ACTIVE.com

The Best Fall & Winter 70.3 Triathlons
Just because the weather is growing cooler and the days are getting shorter doesn't mean you can't extend your triathlon season late into the year
By ACTIVE.com

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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