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
Sprint Triathlon Articles
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
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
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
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
7 Training Tweaks to Improve Your Triathlon Run
Do you struggle to keep pace when it comes time for the triathlon run? Use these seven ways to switch up your training to give your run the attention
By Gale Bernhardt
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