Does Competition Boost Performance?
Mark Allen recorded the fastest ever marathon in Ironman history at the 1989 world championship event. Find out how his competition with Dave Scott li
By Matt Fitzgerald
IRONMAN Training Articles
10 Things to Do in Kona
You don't have to compete in the Ford Ironman World Championship to enjoy race-week festivities. Here are 10 things to put on your must-do list while
By Jessi Stensland
Should You Do an Ironman Triathlon?
It's hard to train for a long-distance race if you don't sign up for the right reasons. Find out if you're ready to do 140.6.
By Amanda McCracken
Run, Bike, Swim: The Early Days of Tri
Russ Jones is the recipient of what's thought to be the first triathlon trophy ever awarded. Find out what it was like in the early days from someone
By Brian Metzler
2 Pull Drills for Faster Freestyle
Are you a frustrated back-of-the-pack swimmer? Speed up your freestyle with these drills.
By Kevin Koskella
Should You Train With a Heart Rate Monitor?
Some triathletes are glued to their training devices, while others go by feel. Find out which path leads to greater success.
By Jesse Kropelnicki
How to Choose a Long-Distance Triathlon
Ironman is the most well-known long-distance triathlon series, however, there are other races to choose from. Here's what you need to know when pickin
By David B. Glover
Knowing When to Quit a Race
If you're ever faced with illness during a race, how do you know when to call it quits? Should you keep racing or DNF?
By Gale Bernhardt
