TrainingPeaks ambassador Yewande Adesida stretches as part of her post-race recovery routine
By Phil White
4 Elements of Effective Post-Race Recovery
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Strength

female athlete doing cycling strength training and tracking her strength training using TrainingPeaks TSS
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How to Adapt and Quantify Cycling Strength Training During Race Prep
By Mike Schultz
Adapting your strength workouts to race-day needs is crucial as your goal event approaches. Here’s how to do so with ...
athletic male legs in gym, man holding kettleball
#strength
Simplify Strength and Conditioning Workouts With “S&C Snacking”
By Karen Parnell
This practical approach to strength and conditioning can help even the busiest of triathletes fit this performance-enhancing work into their ...
young athlete in black pants and orange sneakers lifts yellow kettle ball in gym
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Should You Do More Strength Training During the Off-Season?
By Phil White
It’s tempting to load your off-season calendar with strength training, but is that the right approach for your physiological needs?
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Sports Psychology

male runner sitting on bridge reflecting on mental blocks and mindset
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Three Mental Blocks That Might Be Impacting Your Performance
By Phil White
Learn how to identify and address these three common thinking errors for better wellbeing and performance.
female runner jogs down suburban street in winter clothes and COVID mask
#sports-psychology
Lessons From Racing (and Not Racing) in 2021
By Andrew Simmons
As another year comes to a close and COVID continues to persist, we’re forced to reflect on races lost and ...
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Getting Faster Hurts
By Mark Saroni
Achieving a new PR doesn’t mean that racing becomes easier. USAT Coach Mark Saroni explains why going faster hurts.
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Off Season

young athlete in black pants and orange sneakers lifts yellow kettle ball in gym
#strength
Should You Do More Strength Training During the Off-Season?
By Phil White
It’s tempting to load your off-season calendar with strength training, but is that the right approach for your physiological needs?
waist-down of cross-country skier in pink pants skate skiing in snow next to a forest
#off-season
Learning How to Skate Ski Using Two Simple Drills
By Carrie McCusker
If you’re interested or experienced in traditional classic skiing, skate skiing might be your next challenge. Here are two drills ...
Image of a young gorgeous strong sports woman running outdoors by street listening music.
#off-season
How to Design a Winter Challenge to Beat the Off-Season Blues
By Steven Moody
Running streaks are just one of the many training challenges you can use to beat the off-season blues. Here are ...
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Inspiration

#daily-nutrition
The Dairy-Free Olympian
By Dotsie Bausch
Dotsie Bausch credits her plant-based diet for helping her win an Olympic silver medal at 39 years old. Here’s her ...
#ironman
Matt Hanson Isn’t Feeling the Heat
By Lydia Tanner
How IRONMAN world record holder Matt Hanson shrugs off the pressure, even heading into triathlon's crowning event.
#ironman
Triny Willerton’s Kona Dream
By Lydia Tanner
Triny Willerton is an age-group triathlete and mother of three who was working her way steadily toward IRONMAN world championships ...
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#PERFORMANCE

TrainingPeaks ambassador Yewande Adesida stretches as part of her post-race recovery routine
#performance
4 Elements of Effective Post-Race Recovery
By Phil White
The intense physiological demands of racing can leave your body depleted and in need of repair. Here are four areas ...
female athlete using TrainingPeaks to interpret HRV in training
#performance
How to Interpret HRV to Reduce Stress and Increase Performance
By Matti Rowe
This comprehensive article explains how monitoring your HRV in training can help you pinpoint stressors that are hindering your performance.
female athlete doing cycling strength training and tracking her strength training using TrainingPeaks TSS
#strength
How to Adapt and Quantify Cycling Strength Training During Race Prep
By Mike Schultz
Adapting your strength workouts to race-day needs is crucial as your goal event approaches. Here’s how to do so with ...
young female runner on bridge doing mobility exercises to help with chronic pain
#performance
Mobility Exercises for Athletes Suffering From Chronic Pain
By Phil White
There’s nothing like chronic injury and pain to derail your racing plans. These targeted mobility exercises — with video instructions ...
TrainingPeaks Ambassador Joy Miles jogging on a city street in a brightly colored running outfit and a watch for fitness tracking
#performance
Measure What Matters: Fitness Tracking in the Build Phase
By Matt Fitzgerald
This periodized approach to fitness tracking helps you prioritize which metrics you should be monitoring based on your racing goals.
athletic male legs in gym, man holding kettleball
#strength
Simplify Strength and Conditioning Workouts With “S&C Snacking”
By Karen Parnell
This practical approach to strength and conditioning can help even the busiest of triathletes fit this performance-enhancing work into their ...
young athletic woman doing plyometric leg exercises in her home exercise studio
#performance
4 Plyometric Leg Exercises That Can Reduce Your Risk of Injury
By Phil White
These jump exercises are designed to increase power and reduce injury for better performance.
Training Tips From Winter Olympians
#performance
Training Insights From Shaun White and Other Winter Olympic Legends
By Phil White
Take a cue from these training tips from Shaun White, Jessie Diggins, and Mikaela Shiffrin.
male runner sitting on bridge reflecting on mental blocks and mindset
#sports-psychology
Three Mental Blocks That Might Be Impacting Your Performance
By Phil White
Learn how to identify and address these three common thinking errors for better wellbeing and performance.
US Olympic Biathlete Clare Egan Competing on Nordic Skis
#performance
A Peek Into Biathlon Training With US Olympian Clare Egan
By Carrie McCusker
Winter Olympic biathlete Clare Egan shares a sneak peek into the world of biathlon training and competition, just in time ...
Plant-based Breakfast with spinach, arugula, avocado, seeds and sprouts in bowl
#nutrition
Are You Getting the Nutrients You Need on a Plant-Based Diet?
By Lindsay Zemba Leigh
Make sure you’re getting adequate calories, vitamins, and minerals with this plant-based guide.
young woman jogging on a bridge in zone 2 for aerobic base training
#performance
The Science Behind Building an Aerobic Base
By Zach Nehr
How “Zone 2 training” went from temporary fad to science-backed gospel.