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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, 1...
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

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

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

The Best Triathlon Training Gear: Our Favorite Products to Swim, Bike, and Run
Before you can swim, bike, and run, you need the right gear. Our triathlon gear checklist rounds up the best products to get you raceday ready!
By Megan Harrington

20 Great Triathlon Spectator Signs
When the going gets tough, a wellplaced spectator sign can keep a triathlete going. And sometimes, triathletes just need a laugh as they grind thro...
By Ryan Wood

How to Deal With a Frustrated Athlete
Do you have a young athlete showing signs of frustration? Here's how to keep their spirits up and their enthusiasm intact.
By Patrick Cohn, Ph.D

Should You Wear a Tri Suit or a Wetsuit?
If you’re new to triathlon, you may be confused as to the difference between a wetsuit and a tri suit. Here is a breakdown of each one and some adv...
By Gale Bernhardt

7 Strength Exercises All Triathletes Should Do
By adding these quick strength workouts into your regimen, you'll help prevent injuries and prolong your triathlon career.
By Erik Taylor

6 One-Hour Freestyle Workouts
Mix up your swim workouts and get faster. Here are six onehour workouts that will keep you energized and speed you up.
By Margaret Cyphers

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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, 1... 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

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

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

The Best Triathlon Training Gear: Our Favorite Products to Swim, Bike, and Run Before you can swim, bike, and run, you need the right gear. Our triathlon gear checklist rounds up the best products to get you raceday ready! By Megan Harrington

20 Great Triathlon Spectator Signs When the going gets tough, a wellplaced spectator sign can keep a triathlete going. And sometimes, triathletes just need a laugh as they grind thro... By Ryan Wood

How to Deal With a Frustrated Athlete Do you have a young athlete showing signs of frustration? Here's how to keep their spirits up and their enthusiasm intact. By Patrick Cohn, Ph.D

Should You Wear a Tri Suit or a Wetsuit? If you’re new to triathlon, you may be confused as to the difference between a wetsuit and a tri suit. Here is a breakdown of each one and some adv... By Gale Bernhardt

7 Strength Exercises All Triathletes Should Do By adding these quick strength workouts into your regimen, you'll help prevent injuries and prolong your triathlon career. By Erik Taylor

6 One-Hour Freestyle Workouts Mix up your swim workouts and get faster. Here are six onehour workouts that will keep you energized and speed you up. By Margaret Cyphers

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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, 1...
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

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

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

The Best Triathlon Training Gear: Our Favorite Products to Swim, Bike, and Run
Before you can swim, bike, and run, you need the right gear. Our triathlon gear checklist rounds up the best products to get you raceday ready!
By Megan Harrington

20 Great Triathlon Spectator Signs
When the going gets tough, a wellplaced spectator sign can keep a triathlete going. And sometimes, triathletes just need a laugh as they grind thro...
By Ryan Wood

How to Deal With a Frustrated Athlete
Do you have a young athlete showing signs of frustration? Here's how to keep their spirits up and their enthusiasm intact.
By Patrick Cohn, Ph.D

Should You Wear a Tri Suit or a Wetsuit?
If you’re new to triathlon, you may be confused as to the difference between a wetsuit and a tri suit. Here is a breakdown of each one and some adv...
By Gale Bernhardt

7 Strength Exercises All Triathletes Should Do
By adding these quick strength workouts into your regimen, you'll help prevent injuries and prolong your triathlon career.
By Erik Taylor

6 One-Hour Freestyle Workouts
Mix up your swim workouts and get faster. Here are six onehour workouts that will keep you energized and speed you up.
By Margaret Cyphers

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