Can I Do an IRONMAN and an Ultramarathon in the Same Season?
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BY Lindsay Zemba Leigh
Can I Do an IRONMAN and an Ultramarathon in the Same Season?
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IRONMAN

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Can I Do an IRONMAN and an Ultramarathon in the Same Season?
By Lindsay Zemba Leigh
The short answer: it’s possible. But you should only attempt it if you’re an experienced endurance athlete....
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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...
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Do I Need a Coach to Train for My First IRONMAN?
By Heather Casey
With a good coach, you’re getting more than peace of mind that your training is on track. Here’s why getting...
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IRONMAN 70.3

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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,...
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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....
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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...
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Nutrition

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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...
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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...
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How to Finally Nail Your Nutrition During an IRONMAN Taper (And Every Day Thereafter)
By Dr. Rick Kattouf
The key components necessary to nail your nutrition during an IRONMAN taper are the same guidelines you should follow for...
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Strength

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Should Endurance Athletes Do Plyometric Training?
By Lance Watson
We all know plyometrics are good for increasing explosive power. But can “jump training” help endurance...
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Essential Swimming Technique for Triathletes
By Tomek Kowalski
You can train all you want, but swimming faster (and having energy for the other legs of your triathlon) often comes down...
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The Triathlete’s 15-Minute Anywhere Strength Routine
By Lance Watson
This 15-minute anywhere strength routine can easily be added to even the busiest triathlon training regimen to help build...
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All Triathlon

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Can I Do an IRONMAN and an Ultramarathon in the Same Season?
By Lindsay Zemba Leigh
The short answer: it’s possible. But you should only attempt it if you’re an experienced endurance athlete....
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#TRIATHLON
Seek Your Limits, and You’ll Find Them
By Simon Ward
Are you prepared to find out what you’re capable of? Here’s why finding your limits is an essential part of...
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An Athlete’s Guide to Surviving the Offseason
By Steven Moody
Working hard is one thing, but sometimes taking time off is harder. Here are some ways to make the most of your offseason.
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Meet TrainingPeaks Ambassador Natali Villaruel
By Lydia Tanner
Natali Villaruel is a distance swimmer, triathlete, and marathon runner based in Chicago. Here’s how she balances a busy...
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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...
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Meet TrainingPeaks Ambassador Claire Badenhorst
By Lydia Tanner
Doctor Claire Badenhorst is a New Zealand-based triathlete who researches iron metabolism and deficiency in female...
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Meet TrainingPeaks Ambassador Christine Schirtzinger
By Lydia Tanner
Triathlon Coach Christine Schirtzinger works to take the intimidation factor out of endurance sports, and encourages...
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Do I Need a Coach to Train for My First IRONMAN?
By Heather Casey
With a good coach, you’re getting more than peace of mind that your training is on track. Here’s why getting...
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Running Life Hacks
By Steven Moody
How to make the most of your training runs and avoid injury for the long haul.
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The Secret to Effective Training: Self Acceptance
By Kevin Koskella
Do you struggle to stay on track with your training, or get down when you fall short? You may need to revisit your...
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Triathlon Strength Training Case Study
By Pete Stock
Strength training is easy to blow off, but for this age grouper it made all the difference in a breakout season....
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Swim Fast by Swimming Straight
By John Post, MD
Swimming in open water can be stressful, but not if you’ve practiced these key skills. Find out how to sight,...