USA Triathlon

My Story of Choosing Resilience During Cancer Treatment

Scott Lang Sept. 17, 2019

After receiving a devastating diagnosis, this committed triathlete was determined to continue working toward his fitness goals. 

Do Ice Baths Really Help With Recovery?

Robert Takla Sept. 10, 2019

Athletes of all disciplines sit in an ice bath because it “helps with recovery” and reduces muscle soreness. But does it?

How to Set and Reach Your Triathlon Stretch Goals

Maria Netherland Sept. 10, 2019

Stretch goals — what are they, how do you set realistic ones and how do you reach them?

Be a Supplement Savvy Athlete

Heidi Strickler Sept. 03, 2019

Before using a supplement, ask why you want or feel like you need this supplement? What result are you looking for? And why do you feel like ‘Supplement X’ is the best option?

Design Your Plyometric Program

Dr. Manuel Delgado Gaona Sept. 03, 2019

The goal of a plyometric exercise is to increase the power of a subsequent movement using your muscles' and tendons' elastic components and the stretch reflex.

Iron Strength: What Endurance Athletes Should Know About Iron Deficiency Anemia and Ferritin Screening

Holly J. Benjamin, MD Aug. 27, 2019

There is abundant evidence that when the body’s ability to carry oxygen lowers due to iron-deficiency anemia.

What I Loved about my First Sprint Triathlon

Nick Hehemann, USA Triathlon Aug. 26, 2019

As the social media guy at USA Triathlon, I finally got to experience race day as an athlete. 

Ordinary Mortals: Who is a Real Triathlete?

Dr. Steve Jonas Aug. 20, 2019

No matter the distance, a triathlon or duathlon is a real race and you're a real triathlete or duathlete.

The Secrets to Fast Downhill Running

Mark Turner Aug. 20, 2019

The key to improving your downhill running technique starts with changing how you think about downhill running.

The Everyday Guy's Triathlon Journey

David Towler Aug. 20, 2019

A Type I Diabetes diagnosis kickstarted my journey to triathlon.