How to Pace a Long Course Triathlon: Tactics for Swim, Bike, and Run
Triathlon
BY Maria Simone
How to Pace a Long Course Triathlon: Tactics for Swim, Bike, and Run
Read Story

IRONMAN

name
#IRONMAN
Drills to Improve Your Front Crawl Stroke
By Gina Rymal
Each phase of the front crawl stroke requires precise body mechanics to optimize speed and power. Here’s how you can nail...
name
#IRONMAN
10 Ways to Make IRONMAN Training Fit Your Lifestyle
By Gale Bernhardt
Fact: You don’t have to give up your family, friends, and other sports just to finish an IRONMAN. Follow these tips...
null
Training Guide
Ultimate Ironman Training Guide
This guide is designed to be used as you train for an IRONMAN triathlon, with in-depth information on every part of the process. Each chapter is packed with tips, workouts, and insights from triathlon coaches, to give you all the tools you need to succeed.
More IRONMAN Articles

IRONMAN 70.3

name
#IRONMAN-70-3
How To Build a Successful DIY Training Camp
By Tatjana Ivanova
You don’t have to be a pro to train like one. Here’s how to build a successful training camp at any time,...
name
#IRONMAN-70-3
Best Bike Split IRONMAN Kona Predictions
By Ryan Cooper
If this year’s IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships are any indicator, IRONMAN Kona could have some serious fireworks....
name
#IRONMAN-70-3
Mix It Up! The Why and How of Mixed-Intensity Workouts
By Matt Fitzgerald
Why every athlete should consider mixed-intensity workouts, and how to integrate them into your annual training plan for...
More IRONMAN 70.3 Articles

Nutrition

name
#NUTRITION
Should Triathletes Take Sodium Bicarbonate?
By Dr. Jeff Sankoff
Taking sodium bicarbonate is said to increase performance and strength, but is this just another extravagant claim? Is it...
name
#NUTRITION
IRONMAN Sarah Piampiano’s Nine Rules for Athletic Success
By Sarah Piampiano
Over nearly a decade of professional racing, Sarah Piampiano has fine tuned her IRONMAN training and racing. Here’s...
name
#NUTRITION
GTN Presents: The Ideal Weight For Training and Racing
By Susan Legacki
In the latest episode of Global Triathlon Network’s “Triathlon Training Explained,” they tackle the complicated topic of...
More Nutrition Articles

Strength

name
#STRENGTH
Shoulder Strengthening Exercises for Triathletes
By Katharina Steppan
Between the swim and bike, triathletes ask a lot of their shoulders, which can often lead to injury. Here’s why...
name
#STRENGTH
Target These Muscles for Triathlon Success
By Steven Moody
Coach Steven Moody explains which muscles triathletes should be strengthening, with sample exercises included.
name
#STRENGTH
Winter Strength Training to Avoid Summer Injuries
By Pete Wilby
Ready to start training again? Here’s how to craft your winter strength training to build a solid, injury-free...
More Strength Articles

All Triathlon

name
#TRIATHLON
How to Pace a Long Course Triathlon: Tactics for Swim, Bike, and Run
By Maria Simone
Part II of “How to Pace a Long Course Triathlon” offers specific pacing strategies for each triathlon segment.
name
#TRIATHLON
4 Easy Bike Handling Drills for Beginners
By Shannon Barras
Improve your bike handling skills with these easy drills for better stability and confidence — useful for both beginner...
name
#TRIATHLON
Easy Ways to Improve Your Transitions
By Nick Busca
Practicing your triathlon transitions can make all the difference come race day. Here are some easy ways to get faster at...
name
#TRIATHLON
How to Pace a Long Course Triathlon: 5 Key Principles
By Maria Simone
Part I of “How to Pace a Long Course Triathlon” offers helpful tips that will keep you from burning out on race day.
name
#TRIATHLON
A Triathlete’s Guide to Race Day Prep
By Andrew Simmons
Streamline your logistical race prep with these key tips from expert tri coach Lindsay Leigh.
name
#TRIATHLON
Simplify Triathlon Training With These 4 Tips
By Nick Busca
There’s no one-size-fits-all way to train for triathlons. Here’s how to keep things simple and manageable for your unique...
name
#STRENGTH
Shoulder Strengthening Exercises for Triathletes
By Katharina Steppan
Between the swim and bike, triathletes ask a lot of their shoulders, which can often lead to injury. Here’s why...
name
#TRIATHLON
Common Swimming Errors
By Lindsay Zemba Leigh
These common swimming errors are either slowing you down or may cause injury. Learn how to correct them with USAT Coach...
name
#TRIATHLON
5 Race Day Speed Tips for Triathletes
By Mark Saroni
Here are five easy ways you can speed up on race day — no training required.
name
#STRENGTH
Target These Muscles for Triathlon Success
By Steven Moody
Coach Steven Moody explains which muscles triathletes should be strengthening, with sample exercises included.
name
#TRIATHLON
Improve Your Swimming with Better Breathing and Mobility
By Lawrence Herrera
To swim efficiently, it all comes down to the basics. Coach Lawrence Herrera explains why proper breathing and good...
name
#TRIATHLON
The Tri Image
By Nick Busca
The super-fit tri stereotype can be both motivating and debilitating. British Triathlon Coach Nick Busca reminds us that...