USA Triathlon

Rest Days in New York

Jackson Parr Aug. 15, 2012

With just a handful of days to go until Age Group Nationals, blogger Jackson Parr shares his last day of riding before a well-deserved stretch of rest days.

Getting in Your ZZZZs for Top Performance

Monique Ryan Aug. 14, 2012

We all know that we feel good after a night of adequate sleep. Waking up rested helps prepare us for a day of work and training, or for an important race. But recent research indicates that a good night’s sleep may have even more of a direct impact on your athletic performance than just preventing the brain drain of inadequate rest. Chances are you may sometimes fall short of your optimal amount of sleep.

More Miles Than Expected

Jackson Parr Aug. 13, 2012

Jackson Parr continues to make his way across the Northeast on his way to the 2012 USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships, encountering some minor roadblocks in his way.

Women's Committee Meet + Greet Friday, August 17th 9:30am-11:00am and 1:30pm-2:30pm

USA Triathlon Womens Committee Aug. 12, 2012

Through Canada and Niagara Falls

Jackson Parr Aug. 10, 2012

Jackson Parr recaps days five and six of his journey to Burlington on his bike, including an experience with storms, fueling on little funds, and reaching Niagara Falls.

Bring Your Olympic Spirit Every Day

Natalie Kirchhoff Aug. 08, 2012

Collegiate recruit Natalie Kirchhoff reminds everyone that they too possess the Olympic spirit, and it can be part of every day life.

How Mental Toughness Can Impact Race Pace

Loren Fogelman Aug. 07, 2012

"While this is tough, I am a whole lot tougher." — James Loehr

How fast you go out at the beginning of a race is a personal decision. Some athletes end up giving away that control without even realizing what they’re doing. Quickly you are caught up in the energy of those around you. When you finally realize you started out too fast in the race, valuable energy has been burned. Then more energy is used to regain focus, returning to your race plan.

Days 3-4 - The Bridge to Canada

Jackson Parr Aug. 07, 2012

Jackson Parr continues to update on his progress through Michigan and into Canada on his 900-mile bike journey to USA Triathlon's Age Group National Championships next weekend.

Olympic Blog: Joe Santos

Joe Santos Aug. 06, 2012

The owner of Davis Wheelworks in California, Joe Santos has served as the primary bike mechanic and fit specialist for the USA Triathlon National Team for the past four years. He is attending his first Olympic Games. Throughout the course of the Olympic Games, you'll hear from the athletes and staff of the U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team here at usatriathlon.org.

On the Road - The Journey Begins

Jackson Parr Aug. 06, 2012

Jackson Parr has started his journey to the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships, leaving Wisconsin and spending a few days in Michigan before continuing to make his way east.