USA Triathlon

5 Focal Points to Supercharge Swimming: Part I

Steve Brodsky and Joe Petrush Nov. 13, 2012

In this article, we’re going to show you how to improve your swimming and your triathlon performance by training smarter. We’ll start by defining our terms. Supercharge: you’ll swim faster and longer at speed while using less energy. Smarter: you’ll swim with purpose, paying close attention to five focal points that you will fold into your current training (without going harder or longer in the lap lanes).

3 Ways to Mess Up Your Weight Loss Plan

Dina Griffin Nov. 13, 2012

When you make the decision to pursue weight loss, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the multitudes of opinions and diet programs you hear and read in the mass media.

Reframe Your Thinking for a Successful Holiday Season

Marni Sumbal Nov. 06, 2012

When was the last time you beat yourself up for “cheating” on a diet, overeating or missing a workout?

How to Refuel After a Hard Workout

Nancy Clark Oct. 30, 2012

What's best to eat for recovery after a hard workout?

A Family Affair

Deonna Newman Oct. 19, 2012

At this year's ITU World Championships, Team USA has hundreds of members, and some travel with their families. In this blog, learn why one family enjoys traveling to triathlons together, and why they think it’s a benefit all around.

One Down, One To Go

Andre Kajlich Oct. 19, 2012

Andre Kajlich set out to win his division in Kona at the Ironman World Championships, and he did just that. Read his race recap as he readies for his shot at Paratriathlon Worlds on Monday.

Ask the Coach: Bike Training

Greg Mueller Oct. 16, 2012

This article originally appeared in the Spring 2012 issue of USA Triathlon Magazine.

Editor’s note: We asked our Facebook and Twitter followers to submit questions for three top USA Triathlon Certified Coaches. The coaches selected a sample of questions to answer. You can ask your multisport questions at www.facebook.com/usatriathlon or www.twitter.com/usatriathlon for use in a future column.

Eddie: My question is about training for the bike on hills. When should I gun it on hills during training, and when should I just steady-pace it?

Eggplant and Squash Casserole

Marni Sumbal Oct. 16, 2012

This would be a great dish for the kids to help with, and this makes great leftovers (I’d suggest combining a handful of spinach with leftovers and heating it the next day at work). 

Relishing the Spirit

Brian Fahmie Oct. 15, 2012

The chance to represent Team USA at a world championship event is something many age group triathletes look forward to each year. Brian Fahmie shares his story on his road to Auckland.

Two Weekends at World Championships

Andre Kajlich Oct. 12, 2012

Andre Kajlich has tackled some of the biggest races out there, but over the next two weeks he'll be competing in two world championship events - the Ironman World Championship in Kona, and ITU Worlds in Auckland, New Zealand.