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Kicking Sets for Triathletes
A balanced kicking technique and proper leg strength are two key assets of elite triathletes. Use these sets to develop speed, stamina and strength.
By Steven Munatones

Road to IRONMAN Texas: Early Season Racing
Sure, a spring race sounds great. But don't forget, that means you'll be training through the winter months.
By Michael Nystrom

Heather Jackson Reflects on Impressive Kona Finish, Plans for Next Year
Charismatic Kona rookie, Heather Jackson, surpassed expectations with a fifth place finish at the 2015 IRONMAN World Championship.
By Michael Nystrom

How to Wash Your Triathlon Gear
Stinky shoes? Dirty wetsuit? Use this infographic for a quickandnotsodirty guide to tri cleanliness.
By Michael Nystrom

The End of the Off-Season
After your last race medal is hung, here are 10 ways to pave the path to success next year.
By IRONMAN

Relive the 2015 IRONMAN World Championship on NBC
The triathlon equivalent of the Super Bowl, the IRONMAN World Championship on NBC features the best of the best in swimming, biking and runningall ...
By Michael Nystrom

ROKA Releases Premium Apparel For Cycling
ROKA, a company known for their high performance wetsuits and swim gear, has entered the cycling market with highend offerings.
By Michael Nystrom

Embarrassing Admissions of a Mediocre Age Grouper
As a now veteran of the sport, I look back and think: Did I really do that?
By Betsy Langan

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

7 Circuit Workouts for Endurance Athletes
When in a time crunch, circuit workouts can provide a welcomed change of pace at a higher intensity level.
By Erik Taylor

4 Swim Workouts for Variety in the Pool
When winter weather arrives, it’s important to structure your sessions with purpose, progression and variety.
By Bryan Mineo

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

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

8 Rules of Training for an Olympic-Distance Triathlon
Is Olympicdistance triathlon training really all that different from training for a sprint triathlon? You bet. Learn the ins and outs before you to...
By Marty Munson

10 Essential Stretches for Triathletes
Flexibility is crucial to maximizing your triathlon potential. Make sure you stay limber and injuryfree with these stretches every triathlete shoul...
By Erik Taylor

9 Triathlons With Pool Swims
Open water not your thing? That doesn't have to stop you from becoming a triathlete. Here are nine races around the country that start the race in ...
By Ryan Wood

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Kicking Sets for Triathletes A balanced kicking technique and proper leg strength are two key assets of elite triathletes. Use these sets to develop speed, stamina and strength. By Steven Munatones

Road to IRONMAN Texas: Early Season Racing Sure, a spring race sounds great. But don't forget, that means you'll be training through the winter months. By Michael Nystrom

Heather Jackson Reflects on Impressive Kona Finish, Plans for Next Year Charismatic Kona rookie, Heather Jackson, surpassed expectations with a fifth place finish at the 2015 IRONMAN World Championship. By Michael Nystrom

How to Wash Your Triathlon Gear Stinky shoes? Dirty wetsuit? Use this infographic for a quickandnotsodirty guide to tri cleanliness. By Michael Nystrom

The End of the Off-Season After your last race medal is hung, here are 10 ways to pave the path to success next year. By IRONMAN

Relive the 2015 IRONMAN World Championship on NBC The triathlon equivalent of the Super Bowl, the IRONMAN World Championship on NBC features the best of the best in swimming, biking and runningall ... By Michael Nystrom

ROKA Releases Premium Apparel For Cycling ROKA, a company known for their high performance wetsuits and swim gear, has entered the cycling market with highend offerings. By Michael Nystrom

Embarrassing Admissions of a Mediocre Age Grouper As a now veteran of the sport, I look back and think: Did I really do that? By Betsy Langan

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

7 Circuit Workouts for Endurance Athletes When in a time crunch, circuit workouts can provide a welcomed change of pace at a higher intensity level. By Erik Taylor

4 Swim Workouts for Variety in the Pool When winter weather arrives, it’s important to structure your sessions with purpose, progression and variety. By Bryan Mineo

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

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

8 Rules of Training for an Olympic-Distance Triathlon Is Olympicdistance triathlon training really all that different from training for a sprint triathlon? You bet. Learn the ins and outs before you to... By Marty Munson

10 Essential Stretches for Triathletes Flexibility is crucial to maximizing your triathlon potential. Make sure you stay limber and injuryfree with these stretches every triathlete shoul... By Erik Taylor

9 Triathlons With Pool Swims Open water not your thing? That doesn't have to stop you from becoming a triathlete. Here are nine races around the country that start the race in ... By Ryan Wood

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Kicking Sets for Triathletes
A balanced kicking technique and proper leg strength are two key assets of elite triathletes. Use these sets to develop speed, stamina and strength.
By Steven Munatones

Road to IRONMAN Texas: Early Season Racing
Sure, a spring race sounds great. But don't forget, that means you'll be training through the winter months.
By Michael Nystrom

Heather Jackson Reflects on Impressive Kona Finish, Plans for Next Year
Charismatic Kona rookie, Heather Jackson, surpassed expectations with a fifth place finish at the 2015 IRONMAN World Championship.
By Michael Nystrom

How to Wash Your Triathlon Gear
Stinky shoes? Dirty wetsuit? Use this infographic for a quickandnotsodirty guide to tri cleanliness.
By Michael Nystrom

The End of the Off-Season
After your last race medal is hung, here are 10 ways to pave the path to success next year.
By IRONMAN

Relive the 2015 IRONMAN World Championship on NBC
The triathlon equivalent of the Super Bowl, the IRONMAN World Championship on NBC features the best of the best in swimming, biking and runningall ...
By Michael Nystrom

ROKA Releases Premium Apparel For Cycling
ROKA, a company known for their high performance wetsuits and swim gear, has entered the cycling market with highend offerings.
By Michael Nystrom

Embarrassing Admissions of a Mediocre Age Grouper
As a now veteran of the sport, I look back and think: Did I really do that?
By Betsy Langan

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

7 Circuit Workouts for Endurance Athletes
When in a time crunch, circuit workouts can provide a welcomed change of pace at a higher intensity level.
By Erik Taylor

4 Swim Workouts for Variety in the Pool
When winter weather arrives, it’s important to structure your sessions with purpose, progression and variety.
By Bryan Mineo

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

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

8 Rules of Training for an Olympic-Distance Triathlon
Is Olympicdistance triathlon training really all that different from training for a sprint triathlon? You bet. Learn the ins and outs before you to...
By Marty Munson

10 Essential Stretches for Triathletes
Flexibility is crucial to maximizing your triathlon potential. Make sure you stay limber and injuryfree with these stretches every triathlete shoul...
By Erik Taylor

9 Triathlons With Pool Swims
Open water not your thing? That doesn't have to stop you from becoming a triathlete. Here are nine races around the country that start the race in ...
By Ryan Wood

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