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An Athlete’s Guide to Managing COVID Risks

Strength

How to Adapt and Quantify Cycling Strength Training During Race Prep

Adapting your strength workouts to race-day needs is crucial as your goal event approaches. Here’s how to do so with ... Read Article

Mike Schultz

Athletic Male Legs In Gym, Man Holding Kettleball

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Simplify Strength and Conditioning Workouts With “S&C Snacking”

This practical approach to strength and conditioning can help even the busiest of triathletes fit this performance-enhancing work into their ... Read Article

Karen Parnell

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?

It’s tempting to load your off-season calendar with strength training, but is that the right approach for your physiological needs? Read Article

Phil White

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

Learn how to identify and address these three common thinking errors for better wellbeing and performance. Read Article

Phil White

Female Runner Jogs Down Suburban Street In Winter Clothes And Covid Mask

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Lessons From Racing (and Not Racing) in 2021

As another year comes to a close and COVID continues to persist, we’re forced to reflect on races lost and ... Read Article

Andrew Simmons

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Getting Faster Hurts

Achieving a new PR doesn’t mean that racing becomes easier. USAT Coach Mark Saroni explains why going faster hurts. Read Article

Mark Saroni

Off Season

#strength

Should You Do More Strength Training During the Off-Season?

It’s tempting to load your off-season calendar with strength training, but is that the right approach for your physiological needs? Read Article

Phil White

Waist Down Of Cross Country Skier In Pink Pants Skate Skiing In Snow Next To A Forest

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Learning How to Skate Ski Using Two Simple Drills

If you’re interested or experienced in traditional classic skiing, skate skiing might be your next challenge. Here are two drills ... Read Article

Carrie McCusker

Image Of A Young Gorgeous Strong Sports Woman Running Outdoors By Street Listening Music.

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How to Design a Winter Challenge to Beat the Off-Season Blues

Running streaks are just one of the many training challenges you can use to beat the off-season blues. Here are ... Read Article

Steven Moody

Inspiration

#daily-nutrition

The Dairy-Free Olympian

Dotsie Bausch credits her plant-based diet for helping her win an Olympic silver medal at 39 years old. Here’s her ... Read Article

Dotsie Bausch

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Matt Hanson Isn’t Feeling the Heat

How IRONMAN world record holder Matt Hanson shrugs off the pressure, even heading into triathlon's crowning event. Read Article

Lydia Tanner

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Triny Willerton’s Kona Dream

Triny Willerton is an age-group triathlete and mother of three who was working her way steadily toward IRONMAN world championships ... Read Article

Lydia Tanner

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An Athlete’s Guide to Managing COVID Risks

Famed 80/20 Coach Matt Fitzgerald shares his experience with COVID as well as risk management and post-infection protocols. Read Article

Matt Fitzgerald

Male Athlete In Red Jersey Blows His Nose On A Run In A Fall Forest And Needs To Boost His Immune System

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How to Boost Your Immune System: 3 Tips for Athletes

Check off these three boxes to keep your immunity up as cold and flu season approaches. Read Article

Phil White

Trainingpeaks Ambassador Uses Sports Tech On Her Laptop In The Living Room In Front Of The Fireplace

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The Latest in Sports Tech: Apps and Devices for Endurance Athletes

These technological advancements offer a more comprehensive view of your fitness than previously imagined. Read Article

Cody Stephenson

Trainingpeaks Ambassador Yewande Adesida On A Bike Doing Aerobic Training For Endurance Racing

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Anaerobic vs. Aerobic Training: A Case Study in Sprint and Endurance Racing

TrainingPeaks ambassador Yewande Adesida shares her experience transitioning from sprint to endurance training. Read Article

Yewande Adesida

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4 Elements of Effective Post-Race Recovery

The intense physiological demands of racing can leave your body depleted and in need of repair. Here are four areas ... Read Article

Phil White

Female Athlete Using Trainingpeaks To Interpret Hrv In Training

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How to Interpret HRV to Reduce Stress and Increase Performance

This comprehensive article explains how monitoring your HRV in training can help you pinpoint stressors that are hindering your performance. Read Article

Matti Rowe

#strength

How to Adapt and Quantify Cycling Strength Training During Race Prep

Adapting your strength workouts to race-day needs is crucial as your goal event approaches. Here’s how to do so with ... Read Article

Mike Schultz

Young Female Runner On Bridge Doing Mobility Exercises To Help With Chronic Pain

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Mobility Exercises for Athletes Suffering From Chronic Pain

There’s nothing like chronic injury and pain to derail your racing plans. These targeted mobility exercises — with video instructions ... Read Article

Phil White

Trainingpeaks Ambassador Joy Miles Jogging On A City Street In A Brightly Colored Running Outfit And A Watch For Fitness Tracking

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Measure What Matters: Fitness Tracking in the Build Phase

This periodized approach to fitness tracking helps you prioritize which metrics you should be monitoring based on your racing goals. Read Article

Matt Fitzgerald

#strength

Simplify Strength and Conditioning Workouts With “S&C Snacking”

This practical approach to strength and conditioning can help even the busiest of triathletes fit this performance-enhancing work into their ... Read Article

Karen Parnell