USA Triathlon

For the Long Haul: Improve Long-Course Bike Speed, Part I

Jesse Kropelnicki May 15, 2012

Riding faster for many athletes comes easy, but for others it certainly doesn’t. How do you improve over the long term if you are weaker on the bike without losing run speed? When athletes first begin triathlon, many cut corners on training volume in favor of completing intense workouts. For most, this type of an approach is a short cut to faster race times over the short term and for many, a short cut to injuries and burnout. This is especially true with beginners as they have not yet developed the durability or aerobic efficiency to require or support intense training. In this two-part article, I will discuss what it takes to gain speed on the bike efficiently and safely for the long haul.

Find Balance and Burn Fat, Not Sugar

Joanna K Chodorowska May 15, 2012

As athletes, we want to be leaner come race day but the challenge is trying to get the body into that fat-burning mode, and not only when we are racing. 

Conquering the Mid-Morning Slump

Jess Kolko May 08, 2012

Maintaining consistent energy levels throughout the day is a constant challenge for any athlete.

Weekend Race Recap: Rev3 Knoxville

Justin Roeder May 08, 2012

Collegiate Recruitment Program member Justin Roeder had his first non-draft Olympic-distance race of the 2012 season, and recaps how he met his goals and won the race.

Pre-Race Prep and a Busy Weekend in St. Pete

Natalie Kirchhoff May 02, 2012

How do you prepare for a race weekend? Natalie Kirchhoff, a member of the Collegiate Recruitment Program, shares her key preparation steps that help her to have a successful race.

The Right Kick for Your Swim

Morgan Johnson May 01, 2012

Since I first entered the world of triathlon, I've heard advice that runs the gamut on how to kick (or not kick) on the swim. First, let's establish that the most efficient stroke for triathlon is the freestyle stroke or “crawl.” Athletes might occasionally revert into another stroke, but that should be purely for recovery purposes and to maintain momentum until the swimmer can resume the freestyle stroke.

Pillars of a Nutrition Plan

Bob Seebohar May 01, 2012

Athletes embarking on their nutrition journey are often confused about where to begin.

My Introduction to the Collegiate Recruitment Program

Jason Pedersen April 25, 2012

Jason Pedersen ran in college, but wondered if his athletic career was near an end. His introduction to the USA Triathlon Collegiate Recruitment Program changed his life.

Pace Yourself for Your Best Duathlon Ever

Jason Digman April 24, 2012

It has long been my view that pacing a duathlon properly is one of endurance sports’ greatest challenges. Between running two separate times, coupled with the high intensity of both the runs and the bike ride, it’s a tall task to nail pacing a duathlon so to maximize your performance. By maximizing performance, I’m speaking of going as fast on the day as was possible given current fitness. With USAT’s Duathlon Nationals coming up, and spring duathlon season starting throughout much of the U.S., it’s a great time to discuss duathlon pacing.

When You Travel To a Race

Monique Ryan April 24, 2012

It is possible that one of your important races this season will require that you cross one or more time zones.