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USA Triathlon Tips: Transition

Dec. 06, 2016

Coach Joe Rich shares three steps for an efficient transition.

4 Tips for Planning a Successful Race Calendar

Marty Gaal Dec. 05, 2016

After a couple weeks of laying on the couch, you get the itch and start looking for events. As you get ready to launch into another season, take time to make a plan of attack with the SWOT method.

Awakening: An Excerpt from Siri Lindley’s “Surfacing”

Siri Lindley with Julia Beeson Polloreno Dec. 05, 2016

Before Siri Lindley came to dominate the sport of triathlon, she was controlled by deep-seated insecurity that sabotaged her races and forced her to hide her sexuality.

Eating Healthy for the Holidays

Becca Rick Dec. 05, 2016

Here's how to continue to enjoy the pleasurable aspect of sharing food this season without the worry of buying up a size on your next pair of jeans.

6 Tweaks That Took 10 Minutes Off My IRONMAN Swim Time

Peter Kadzielawski Dec. 05, 2016

Did you learn to swim as an adult? Have you given up gaining swim speed? This coach was there too, but thanks to six tweaks, he's taken 10 minutes off of his IRONMAN swim time (and you can too!).

Setting Goals that Work for You

Dr. Steve Jonas Nov. 29, 2016

Is the goal to win the race, to win your age group, to set a PR in a particular race, to qualify for an Worlds, to make the time limit, to simply finish, happily and healthily, saying to yourself “I had fun out there today!”

Fuel the Machine: Eating to Maximize Endurance Exercise Performance

Liz Fusco Nov. 28, 2016

Eating right trains your energy systems to be machine-like, that is, efficient in their processing of nutrients. Here's how to fuel appropriately and know how much is enough.

How to Find the Perfect Swim Pace

Justin Chester Nov. 28, 2016

When it comes to intensity, everyone has a different definition of moderate or fast. Use this test protocol and calculator to determine your swim zones.

10 Ways to Reduce Frontal Drag

Gary Hall Sr. Nov. 28, 2016

Frontal drag is the No. 1 enemy of the swimmer. In any given medium, the frontal drag forces of an object are determined by its shape, its surface texture (friction) and its speed squared. Here are 10 good ways to help reduce frontal drag when swimming.

The Roller Coaster Ride of an IRONMAN Taper

Angie Anderson Nov. 17, 2016

The life of an IRONMAN athlete is seldom predictable and the taper experience frequently follows a similar pattern. Up, down, good, scared, positive and excited! Here's what to expect.