USA Triathlon

I Am A Triathlete: My Journey to the Start Line

Sandra Hill Sept. 05, 2017

This year, I decided to chase a big dream. It has been a long journey with many moments where I thought, I'm not cut out for this life, but I chose to keep going.

How Soon Can I Train After an Injury?

Saul Guznay Sept. 05, 2017

Here are four common types of injuries that multisport athletes encounter and approaches to recovery.

9 Reasons Everyone Should Do a Sprint

Michael Nystrom for Active.com Sept. 01, 2017

In addition to simply being a great gateway into the sport of triathlon, sprint distances have a lot to offer newcomers and multisport veterans alike. In fact, we think it might just be triathlon's best distance.

My Children at My Races: Closing the Circle

Dr. Steve Jonas Aug. 29, 2017

An extra special feature of that day for me was that my children, Jacob, 10, and Lillian 9, were brought by their mom, Linda, to see Daddy race.

The Adult-Onset Athlete

Don Rose Aug. 28, 2017

My first triathlon helped this athletically average person achieve, at least for me, epic accomplishments.

16 Breakfast Ideas to Start Your Day Off Right

Marni Sumbal Aug. 28, 2017

Your body works best when you give it early morning fuel. Here are 16 breakfast ideas with a proper balance of macronutrients to help you fuel for your active lifestyle.

Pacing the Cage: Making the Most of Your Taper Week

Will Murray Aug. 28, 2017

It’s the week before your race and you feel like a caged tiger. While you still have workouts that are short and crisp to stay sharp, your training volume is vastly reduced.

Two Unexpected Lessons I Learned at Nationals

Ana Hotaling Aug. 24, 2017

Age-group athlete Ana Hotaling shares her thoughts from the 2017 USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships weekend

How the San Dimas Turkey Tri Saved My Life

Stuart A. Green, MD Aug. 22, 2017

Here's the fateful act that began my triathlon journey and how it literally saved my life.

4 Ways Learning to Row Made Me a Better Triathlete

Deanna Pomfret Aug. 22, 2017

Here's how rowing taught me to be a better triathlete, plus ways you can incorporate these learnings into your training without even picking up an oar.