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2 Workouts to Keep Your Swim Fitness All Year Long
Don't lose your swim fitness once you begin to train more for the bike and run. Try these two triedandtrue swim sets to maintain your swimming stre...
By Charisa Wernick

12 Must-Do Triathlons In 2015
Looking for the perfect race to do in 2015? Look no further. From sprints to longcourse triathlons, these 12 events will not disappoint.
By Marc Lindsay

Stay Fit in 30 Minutes or Less
Instead of stressing about putting in 60 minutes, try one of these 30minute swim, bike and run workouts that offer big calorieburning benefits and ...
By Susan Grant Legacki

Review: Cervelo S5
The Cervelo S5 is known for being the fastest bike in the aero road category. Will the upgrades to the 2015 model make it even faster?
By Jay Prasuhn

4 Winter Cross-Training Workouts for Triathletes
Don't let the cold weather stop you from staying in shape. Here are four winter sports that will keep your fitness level high while the temperature...
By Ryan Wood

Review: Trek Speed Concept 9.9
Ever wonder how the topoftheline superbikes used by the pros compares to your less expensive rig? Find out if the Speed Concept 9.9 from Trek stood...
By Marc Lindsay

Has Science Found Your Optimal Aero Position?
Conventional wisdom among coaches and triathlon bike fitters is that hip angle trumps all when racing in the TT position. But a new study from the ...
By Jim Gourley

The Benefits of Hiring a Triathlon Coach
Whether you're preparing for a sprint triathlon or an Ironman, training for three disciplines can be overwhelming. Here's why you should consider h...
By Mackenzie Lobby

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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2 Workouts to Keep Your Swim Fitness All Year Long Don't lose your swim fitness once you begin to train more for the bike and run. Try these two triedandtrue swim sets to maintain your swimming stre... By Charisa Wernick

12 Must-Do Triathlons In 2015 Looking for the perfect race to do in 2015? Look no further. From sprints to longcourse triathlons, these 12 events will not disappoint. By Marc Lindsay

Stay Fit in 30 Minutes or Less Instead of stressing about putting in 60 minutes, try one of these 30minute swim, bike and run workouts that offer big calorieburning benefits and ... By Susan Grant Legacki

Review: Cervelo S5 The Cervelo S5 is known for being the fastest bike in the aero road category. Will the upgrades to the 2015 model make it even faster? By Jay Prasuhn

4 Winter Cross-Training Workouts for Triathletes Don't let the cold weather stop you from staying in shape. Here are four winter sports that will keep your fitness level high while the temperature... By Ryan Wood

Review: Trek Speed Concept 9.9 Ever wonder how the topoftheline superbikes used by the pros compares to your less expensive rig? Find out if the Speed Concept 9.9 from Trek stood... By Marc Lindsay

Has Science Found Your Optimal Aero Position? Conventional wisdom among coaches and triathlon bike fitters is that hip angle trumps all when racing in the TT position. But a new study from the ... By Jim Gourley

The Benefits of Hiring a Triathlon Coach Whether you're preparing for a sprint triathlon or an Ironman, training for three disciplines can be overwhelming. Here's why you should consider h... By Mackenzie Lobby

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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2 Workouts to Keep Your Swim Fitness All Year Long
Don't lose your swim fitness once you begin to train more for the bike and run. Try these two triedandtrue swim sets to maintain your swimming stre...
By Charisa Wernick

12 Must-Do Triathlons In 2015
Looking for the perfect race to do in 2015? Look no further. From sprints to longcourse triathlons, these 12 events will not disappoint.
By Marc Lindsay

Stay Fit in 30 Minutes or Less
Instead of stressing about putting in 60 minutes, try one of these 30minute swim, bike and run workouts that offer big calorieburning benefits and ...
By Susan Grant Legacki

Review: Cervelo S5
The Cervelo S5 is known for being the fastest bike in the aero road category. Will the upgrades to the 2015 model make it even faster?
By Jay Prasuhn

4 Winter Cross-Training Workouts for Triathletes
Don't let the cold weather stop you from staying in shape. Here are four winter sports that will keep your fitness level high while the temperature...
By Ryan Wood

Review: Trek Speed Concept 9.9
Ever wonder how the topoftheline superbikes used by the pros compares to your less expensive rig? Find out if the Speed Concept 9.9 from Trek stood...
By Marc Lindsay

Has Science Found Your Optimal Aero Position?
Conventional wisdom among coaches and triathlon bike fitters is that hip angle trumps all when racing in the TT position. But a new study from the ...
By Jim Gourley

The Benefits of Hiring a Triathlon Coach
Whether you're preparing for a sprint triathlon or an Ironman, training for three disciplines can be overwhelming. Here's why you should consider h...
By Mackenzie Lobby

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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