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16 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Triathlon
With three sports rolled into one, triathlon has a significant learning curve. Consider these newbie-friendly tips before your first race.
By Michael Nystrom

Destination Racing Tips for Triathletes
Not all triathlons are in your backyard. If you’re traveling to a new place to race, here’s what you need to know before you go.
By Michael Nystrom

Half IRONMAN Triathlons for First-Timers
Looking to make the jump to half IRONMAN? These races will make the transition a little easier.
By Elizabeth Grimsley

How to Race Your First Sprint Triathlon In 12 Weeks
How to develop the mental habits needed to start on a solid training plan and conquer your first sprint triathlon in less than three months.
By Training Peaks, Philip Mosley

Why Triathletes Should Learn Multiple Swim Strokes
There are many reasons for learning and developing your ability to swim the three other competitive strokes in swimming.
By Dan Bullock, TrainingPeaks

9 Reasons Sprint Triathlons Are the Best Distance
Unbeknownst to many, triathlons come in a variety of distances, but the sprint version might trump them all.
By Michael Nystrom

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Tri Economics: Minimize Energy Output to Maximize Speed
Triathlon has many great attributes, but being economical generally isn’t one of them. But being economical—at least physiologically—can pay big divid
By LAVA Magazine

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53 Thoughts During a Winter Swim Workout
Because that long, cold sprint from the pool to the locker room never gets easier.
By Michael Nystrom

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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

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

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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

10 Elements of a Perfect Freestyle Stroke
Whether you're winding down your season or gearing up for the next one, taking time to focus on your freestyle technique is vital to success in the wa
By Alex Kostich

Famous Celebrities Who Are Kona IRONMAN World Championship Finishers
From professional athletes to reality television stars, several well-known celebrities have found Kona's mysticism and challenging conditions hard to
By Michael Nystrom

Mark Allen's 12 Best Strength Exercises
Strength training can be the tool to help you boost power, reduce fatigue, guard against injury and increase your late-race energy reserves.
By Mark Allen

A Swim Training Plan for Beginner Triathletes
In swimming, it's important to balance endurance, speed and technique. Here's how to cover all three in a week's worth of training.
By Marcus Eichhorn

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

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