USA Triathlon

Injury-Prevention Checklist

Jason Gootman and Will Kirousis Oct. 12, 2013

Adjusting Expectations

Marty Gaal Oct. 08, 2013

Part of any well-rounded athletic training program includes realistic goal setting. Goal setting can be as simple as losing X amount of weight and ‘getting into better shape,’ or targeting a specific time or performance goal at a specific event. In the endurance athletic world the tendency is toward the latter although there is nothing wrong with the former.

Variety is the Spice of Training

Jason Gootman and Will Kirousis Oct. 01, 2013

Should you go rock climbing? Should you go snowshoe hiking? Should you play soccer every once in a while? Or should you swim, ride, and run all the time? After all, the principle of specificity states that you get better at what you specifically do. Can cross-training actually up your triathlon game or is swimming, cycling, and running inherently enough cross-training? Enough of our 20 questions—let’s get to four truths about cross-training.

What To Do When Your Workout Doesn't Work Out

Marni Sumbal Sept. 03, 2013

One of the best parts about sharing an active lifestyle with someone else is seeing each other grow in a sport (or with fitness). We all have great workouts now and then, but they are not always shared with others.

Being a Successful Open Water Swimmer

Kevin Danahy Aug. 27, 2013

As a coach I do my best to figure out the best means of training for each individual athlete. The basic training principles don’t change much, but how a coach implements an athlete’s day-to-day routine and training plan is always unique to that individual athlete. When it comes to open water swimming many athletes will find that they have mental as well as physical challenges to overcome. As a coach my job is to take each athlete through the process of overcoming these challenges and get more comfortable in an open water setting.

The Power of One Mind: Mental Rehearsal

Tim Barrett Aug. 13, 2013

Take your performance to the next level by training “from the neck up.” Successful athletes have learned to imagine specific aspects of their performance in great detail before they perform, leading to better performance in training and competition. Practice these six strategies of mental rehearsal to maximize your potential.

Allowing for Flexibility within a Structured Training Plan

Martha Grinnell July 23, 2013

I’ve written hundreds of training plans over my coaching career, and I think I can vouch for most coaches by saying that the majority of triathletes out there do not lack in the motivation department! Many athletes come to me more than ready and excited for the challenge of attempting a first-time event or the desire to ramp up his or her performance from previous years. It is my job to write out a plan that allows for balance on several levels, taking into account numerous variables such as work hours, family life, sleep quality, social life, travel, etc. There is no doubt that having a clear, well-thought-out structured training plan takes the guesswork out and allows for training with intention.

Run at Race Pace

Jay Johnson July 09, 2013

Cycling Tips for Triathletes

Marni Sumbal July 02, 2013

There is something impressive about someone who can individual swim, bike and run fast, but that doesn't matter much with endurance triathlon training/racing. Sure, it can impact your fitness but you have to know how to put the pieces together and that is what triathlon training is all about. Creating new limits but knowing how to stay within them.

Mentally Rehearse Workouts to Define Your Purpose

Will Murray June 18, 2013