USA Triathlon

Season Theme Songs and Frienemies

John Bye Dec. 15, 2021

Having a motivational song that serves as your theme for the upcoming season and identifying some friends with whom you are looking forward to race against is a great way to help you along.

To Race or Not to Race

Mitchell Greene, Ph.D. Dec. 15, 2021

The decision to forge ahead with training or competing in a race or to wait is rarely clear. COVID-19 has made these decisions even harder because disruptions to our family, health, jobs and training have been massive.

Keeping an Older Car on the Road while Improving its Performance

Kim Baumgartner, David Conover, Dr. Jonathan Yager Dec. 15, 2021

Can I improve my triathlon experience (e.g. faster, more comfortable, more power and better outcomes for less energy and physical as well as mental stress)?  Then after a few (or more) years that question morphs into another far more important one – how can I continue to compete (or dare I say improve) as I get older? 

The role of biomarker testing for triathletes

Edward C Wang Dec. 06, 2021

Monitoring biomarkers can also help guide athletes who have specific endurance performance goals.

Three Things to Look for in Activewear

Perspective Fitwear Nov. 26, 2021

Perspective Fitwear is an official apparel partner of USA Triathlon.

Ventum, Dimond, Cervelo — Why do these tri bikes look so weird?

Micah Ling | The Pro’s Closet Nov. 16, 2021

Show up to a triathlon event or simply shop around on The Pro’s Closet and you’re bound to see some unusual bikes — bikes that look like they’re from the future, no matter what year it is. What the heck is going on here?

3 hill workouts for the treadmill

John Hansen Nov. 16, 2021

Vary your treadmill runs this winter to improve your fitness — and avoid boredom. 

Why Choose Zone3 Goggles?

Zone3 Nov. 09, 2021

At Zone3 we only offer great goggles, the differences come in the fit, style, and purpose.

All Good Things Must Come to an End

Dr. Steve Jonas Nov. 03, 2021

 

6 Strength Training Exercises to Improve Your Swim

John Hansen Nov. 01, 2021

For swim training, triathletes need to focus on exercises that emphasize stability and endurance, not power.