USA Triathlon

The Scoop on Oatmeal

Marni Sumbal Dec. 06, 2011

I love oats. I find myself getting creative with oatmeal and not just eating it for breakfast, and I typically use instant oats and add in fruits, raisins and nuts.

Just Another Day as a Pro Triathlete in New York City

Dec. 05, 2011

Last week I got a message from USA Triathlon Communications & Media Relations manager John Martin saying he was looking to fill a last minute media request for a New York City-area professional triathlete for a TV show shoot. The last time I got one of these phone calls I ended up being a judge on an episode of The Food Network’s Throwdown with Bobby Flay, so I jumped at the chance.

Why Every Athlete Needs a Nutrition Training Plan

Hana A. Feeney Nov. 29, 2011

As you create a plan for your athletic endeavors, are you also considering how your diet needs to adjust as your training changes?

Rock Solid — The Injury-Free Triathlete, Part II

Jason Gootman and Will Kirousis Nov. 29, 2011

In part one of the Injury-Free Triathlete, we covered how to maximize your health foundation to become a more rock solid athlete. Now, in part two, we’ll cover the other three factors of our four-step plan that will help you stay healthy and have better results in your upcoming multisport events.

Beta Carotene for Your Overall Health

Emily Ng Nov. 15, 2011

My good friend from middle school once told me, that when she was little, she would only eat carrots and her nose actually turned orange!

Rock Solid — The Injury-Free Triathlete, Part I

Jason Gootman and Will Kirousis Nov. 15, 2011

Have you ever had a season cut short by an injury?

Speed Eating

Bob Seebohar Nov. 08, 2011

Speed. It’s the triathlete’s partner in crime and sometimes a long lost friend that is hard to locate.

How to Structure Your Own Swim Workout

Alan Kipping-Ruane Nov. 08, 2011

When you head to the pool for a swim workout, do you ever wonder what you should be doing?

The Impact of Resistance Training on Aerobic Performance

Dr. Alexander Hutchison Nov. 01, 2011

Resistance training is a crucial element of any effective triathlon training program.

Go Green for Recovery

Joanna K Chodorowska Oct. 25, 2011

I often get asked the question – how do I recover quicker?