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Common Triathlon Terms Demystified
A helpful glossary of some common and notsocommon terms used when discussing multisport training and racing.
By Greg Kaplan

Ways to Avoid Training and Racing in the Heat
Too hot? No problem. Here are seven ways to log all your necessary training hours without dealing with the blistering summer heat.
By Michael Nystrom

Which Wearable Is Right For You?
From the newbie to the big spender, there's a wearable for every type of triathlete.
By Greg Kaplan

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

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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Common Triathlon Terms Demystified A helpful glossary of some common and notsocommon terms used when discussing multisport training and racing. By Greg Kaplan

Ways to Avoid Training and Racing in the Heat Too hot? No problem. Here are seven ways to log all your necessary training hours without dealing with the blistering summer heat. By Michael Nystrom

Which Wearable Is Right For You? From the newbie to the big spender, there's a wearable for every type of triathlete. By Greg Kaplan

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

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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Common Triathlon Terms Demystified
A helpful glossary of some common and notsocommon terms used when discussing multisport training and racing.
By Greg Kaplan

Ways to Avoid Training and Racing in the Heat
Too hot? No problem. Here are seven ways to log all your necessary training hours without dealing with the blistering summer heat.
By Michael Nystrom

Which Wearable Is Right For You?
From the newbie to the big spender, there's a wearable for every type of triathlete.
By Greg Kaplan

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

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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