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Your 2019 Triathlon Checklist
Make the 2019 triathlon season your best yet by including these 10 items on your triathlon checklist.
By Michael Nystrom

Everything You Can Expect During Your First IRONMAN
From registering to racing and everything in between, here's what to expect during your first IRONMAN experience.
By Michael Nystrom

The Best Triathlon Moments From 2018
From Tim Don's inspirational return to the Big Island to Vicky Holland securing her first ITU WTS championship title and all in between.
By Michael Nystrom

Breaking Down the Triathlon Distances
From the super sprint to an IRONMAN, which triathlon distance is best for you?
By Michael Nystrom

An IRONMAN's Guide to Surviving the Holidays
Navigating the holidays can be tough, but these quick survival tips can help keep you on track during the most wonderful time of the year.
By Michael Nystrom

Stocking Stuffers for Triathletes
While bigticket items are great, there's something to be said about a thoughtful stocking stuffer.
By Michael Nystrom

How to Maintain Running Speed in the Offseason
We offer two offseason speed workouts that you can do now, so you can actually work on getting faster when it counts.
By Gale Bernhardt

How to Prevent Thigh Muscle Cramps
What are some of the causes and ways to prevent debilitating thigh cramps?
By Gale Bernhardt

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 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

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

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

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 a Sprint Triathlon
Tackling a triathlon can be daunting, even for the fittest folks. With this sprintdistance training plan, you'll make it to the finish line with ease
By Rachel Sturtz, Women's Health

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

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Your 2019 Triathlon Checklist Make the 2019 triathlon season your best yet by including these 10 items on your triathlon checklist. By Michael Nystrom

Everything You Can Expect During Your First IRONMAN From registering to racing and everything in between, here's what to expect during your first IRONMAN experience. By Michael Nystrom

The Best Triathlon Moments From 2018 From Tim Don's inspirational return to the Big Island to Vicky Holland securing her first ITU WTS championship title and all in between. By Michael Nystrom

Breaking Down the Triathlon Distances From the super sprint to an IRONMAN, which triathlon distance is best for you? By Michael Nystrom

An IRONMAN's Guide to Surviving the Holidays Navigating the holidays can be tough, but these quick survival tips can help keep you on track during the most wonderful time of the year. By Michael Nystrom

Stocking Stuffers for Triathletes While bigticket items are great, there's something to be said about a thoughtful stocking stuffer. By Michael Nystrom

How to Maintain Running Speed in the Offseason We offer two offseason speed workouts that you can do now, so you can actually work on getting faster when it counts. By Gale Bernhardt

How to Prevent Thigh Muscle Cramps What are some of the causes and ways to prevent debilitating thigh cramps? By Gale Bernhardt

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 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

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

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

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 a Sprint Triathlon Tackling a triathlon can be daunting, even for the fittest folks. With this sprintdistance training plan, you'll make it to the finish line with ease By Rachel Sturtz, Women's Health

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

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Your 2019 Triathlon Checklist
Make the 2019 triathlon season your best yet by including these 10 items on your triathlon checklist.
By Michael Nystrom

Everything You Can Expect During Your First IRONMAN
From registering to racing and everything in between, here's what to expect during your first IRONMAN experience.
By Michael Nystrom

The Best Triathlon Moments From 2018
From Tim Don's inspirational return to the Big Island to Vicky Holland securing her first ITU WTS championship title and all in between.
By Michael Nystrom

Breaking Down the Triathlon Distances
From the super sprint to an IRONMAN, which triathlon distance is best for you?
By Michael Nystrom

An IRONMAN's Guide to Surviving the Holidays
Navigating the holidays can be tough, but these quick survival tips can help keep you on track during the most wonderful time of the year.
By Michael Nystrom

Stocking Stuffers for Triathletes
While bigticket items are great, there's something to be said about a thoughtful stocking stuffer.
By Michael Nystrom

How to Maintain Running Speed in the Offseason
We offer two offseason speed workouts that you can do now, so you can actually work on getting faster when it counts.
By Gale Bernhardt

How to Prevent Thigh Muscle Cramps
What are some of the causes and ways to prevent debilitating thigh cramps?
By Gale Bernhardt

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 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

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

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

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 a Sprint Triathlon
Tackling a triathlon can be daunting, even for the fittest folks. With this sprintdistance training plan, you'll make it to the finish line with ease
By Rachel Sturtz, Women's Health

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

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