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How These Athletes Got Started in Triathlon
By Jen Rulon
During Kona week, it's easy to think that every IRONMAN dream starts and ends in Hawaii. But for these athletes, ...
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Go Faster Before You Go Longer
By Alex Harrison
You might not always get the "wow" factor when you tell your friends, but maybe you should. There's a strong ...
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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 optimal success.
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GTN Presents: How to Taper For a Triathlon
By TrainingPeaks
Global Triathlon Network’s latest Triathlon Training Explained offers up all you need to know to nail your next taper so ...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Swim Zones
By Jakub Adam
If you're new to swimming or training for your first triathlon, you might be wondering how to gauge your efforts ...
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3 Olympic Distance Simulation Workouts For Race Readiness
By Maria Simone
These three Olympic distance simulation workouts will let you practice race specificity so you can gauge your race-day readiness or ...
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Why Triathletes Should Learn Multiple Swim Strokes
By Dan Bullock
While most triathletes never bother to learn butterfly or breaststroke, there are many benefits—including injury prevention and an improved freestyle ...
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How Hard Was the Men’s Olympic Triathlon in Rio? Dissecting Ben Kanute’s Olympic Power File
By Jim Vance
In this exclusive look, U.S. Olympic triathlete Ben Kanute and his coach Jim Vance give a rundown of his metrics ...
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5 Ways For Beginner Triathletes to Get Faster
By Allie Burdick
Many triathletes are hooked on the sport after their first race and wonder how they can improve their training and ...
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How to Pace Your First Olympic Distance Triathlon
By Allie Burdick
Olympic distance triathlons are a great test for triathletes of all levels. For athletes attempting their first Olympic distance race, ...
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Using the 80/20 Rule to Balance Triathlon Training Intensity
By Matt Fitzgerald
Many triathletes struggle with getting their training mix of volume and intensity correct. Matt Fitzgerald explains what the 80/20 rule ...
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Using Brick Workouts in Triathlon Training
By Heather Blackmon
For triathletes, brick workouts are a great way to perform race specific training. Coach Heather Blackmon explains what a brick ...