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Nutrition To Beat The Heat

Training in the heat can be tough, but smart strategic Nutrition can help cool your body and get the most out of your summer training

By Lori Russell

I Put A Swim Machine In My Backyard Pool For A Month

A 30-foot backyard pool isn't long enought to swim in - until you strap a 3,000-GPM current machine to the wall. We spent a month testing the SLips...

Pinarello's New Bolide F TR Will Make Its Racing Debut at Kona

Pinarello is sending its new Bolide F TR straight into one of triathlon's most demanding proving grounds. Here's how the Kona-bound bike combines a...

By Stephen Gendreau

Triathlon Distances Explained: From Super Sprint to Ironman

Not sure whether to start with a Super Sprint or work up to a full Ironman? This guide breaks down all five triathlon distances — exact swim, bike,...

By Stephen Gendreau

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7 Tips for Tri Newbies

Triathlon is not as intimidating as it sounds. Start your journey today with these insider secrets.

By Joel Runyon

A Brick Workout for Every Distance

Some people love them and some people hate 'em, but all triathletes should do them. Here are 10 bricks to help you prepare for race day.

By Karen Buxton

How Long Is a Triathlon?

From sprint to Ironman, find out what the actual distances are of the most common multisport events.

By Gale Bernhardt

8 Items for Your Triathlon Gear Bag

You've got the goggles, bike and running shoes, what more could you need, right? Not quite. Here are eight items that will help you be more prepare...

By Michelle Valenti

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Your Brick Workout

Every triathlete has a love-hate relationship with their brick workout. But think again when adding that second and third one. Burnout, injury and ...

By Marisa Carter

Periodization: The 4 Phases of Training

Have you ever heard that you need to "periodize" your triathlon training? Here, Active Expert Gale Bernhardt explains what that actually means.

By Gale Bernhardt

How CrossFit Can Benefit Triathletes

When done correctly, CrossFit can help athletes get over a frustrating plateau of persistent injury and stale performance, and onto an upward athle...

By Nathan Helming

Beginners: How Many Races Should You Do?

You've challenged yourself to one triathlon; why not capitalize on your fitness and add more? Find out how many you should choose and how to space ...

By Gale Bernhardt

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