USA Triathlon

A One-of-a-Kind Event Weekend

Jackson Parr April 16, 2013

Jackson Parr looks back at the Collegiate National Championships weekend in Tempe, Ariz., noting the exceptional spirit of competitors and the friendships forged with his fellow athletes.

Preparation for My Last Collegiate Nationals

Edie Nault April 12, 2013

For collegiate triathletes, the travel and team camaraderie of Collegiate Nationals can't be beat. Edie Nault looks back on past races while she preps for her final race at the event.

Taper Time

Allison Alterman April 11, 2013

Collegiate blogger Alison Alterman sums up the feeling for Collegiate Nationals competitors simply: "The time is here. The work is done." Read about her take on the event when the countdown is on.

What Makes Collegiate Nationals Special

Jackson Parr April 10, 2013

Jackson Parr is no stranger to the triathlon community. He even rode his bike from Wisconsin to the 2012 USA Triathlon Age Group Nationals in Vermont. But there's something incredibly unique about Collegiate Nationals.

3 Plant-Based Power Meals for Athletes

Vanessa Rodriguez April 09, 2013

When you’re physically active, you want to make sure you’re eating meals that are bursting in nutrients, easy to prepare and taste delicious. 

Unpredictable Weather, Unpredicatable Schedule

Edie Nault April 08, 2013

Edie Nault is a graduate student at Virginia Tech, and she has been navigating through winter weather, coursework and a busy schedule in the the weeks leading up to USA Triathlon's Collegiate National Championships.

Eat, Train, Study: The Weekend of a Collegiate Triathlete

Allison Alterman April 04, 2013

How does a collegiate triathlon team train over the weekend? Allison Alterman and the University of Arizona TriCats are swimming, biking and running toward the 2013 USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships.

Do You Have a Strong Running Core?

Adam Hodges April 03, 2013

Core strength is a term frequently bandied about, often conjuring up images of sit-ups and crunches in pursuit of an aesthetically desirable “six-pack.” Yet core strength for runners has little to do with the aesthetic goals of body builders and everything to do with running economy and injury prevention. This article explains what a strong core means for runners, shows you how to test for one element of a weak core, and illustrates an exercise to overcome that weakness.

Cut it Out: Processed Foods

Bob Seebohar April 03, 2013

Processed foods are hard to avoid, but the fewer you eat, the better you’ll feel

Collegiate Triathlon Community Defined

Jackson Parr April 03, 2013

Jackson Parr and his teammates from the University of Iowa TriHawks are preparing for the trip to the 2013 USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships in Tempe, Ariz., but they realize the community at the event is not limited to just one team.