What Motivates Triathletes to Suffer?
Active Expert Matt Fitzgerald explores the possibility that overcoming pain, more than anything else, is what motivates athletes to push themselves be
By Matt Fitzgerald
IRONMAN Training Articles
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
Should You Do an Ironman Triathlon?
It's hard to train for a longdistance 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 backofthepack 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 wellknown longdistance 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
