USA Triathlon

How to Become a More Efficient Swimmer

Sierra Huber April 11, 2017

We’re all balancing many commitments outside of triathlon, and chances are you’re looking to be as efficient and successful as possible in each discipline of your training. To fit with your busy schedule, follow these tips to develop a successful swim with only two to three swims a week.

What To Do When You Have The Worst Race Morning Ever

Allie Burdick April 10, 2017

Although extremely disappointed, I learned a valuable lesson in humility and was forced to change my focus on what is really important when it comes to racing.

10 Healthy High-Protein Snacks

Shoshana Pritzker for Active.com April 03, 2017

Whether you want to build muscle, burn fat or lose weight, protein can help. Snacking on this macronutrient helps give you energy, keeps you full and aids in faster recovery after strenuous workouts.

Energy Systems, Lactate and What Age-Group Athletes Need to Know

Mark Turner April 03, 2017

ATP, ATP-PC, ADP, Krebs, glycolysis, phosphorylation, ATPase, lactic acid, lactate, pyruvate. Is your head spinning? Here's what's actually necessary for endurance athletes to understand about how the human energy system works.

9 Rules for Safer Cycling

Marty Gaal April 03, 2017

Your job is to mitigate risk as much as possible every time you head out the door. Follow these nine safety tips for safer cycling.

The Pearl Izumi Pact

Dr. Steve Jonas April 03, 2017

Last year, I believe it was, Pearl Izumi issued a Pact. Online (of course) they urge people to sign on to it. In my long experience with our sport (34 years at the end of last season), I’ve never seen anything quite like it.

Self-Care for Happy and Healthy Activity

Deanna Pomfret March 28, 2017

This stress response helps us adapt to training stressors, which are good because they challenge our current ability and help us grow. However with too much challenge and not enough recovery, we don’t grow.

Use Feel to Think Downhill in Swim, Bike and Run

Aaron Scheidies March 28, 2017

When you are in your best form in the pool and run and best position on the bike you should feel as though you are on a slight downhill.

Spring for Spinach: 10 Reasons to Include More in Your Training Diet

Michele M. Tuttle March 27, 2017

Spinach provides vitamins and minerals from A to zinc. Here are 10 reasons you should eat spinach on a regular basis.

Four Common Cycling Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Chris Breen March 21, 2017

With all the time spent in the saddle, it's no surprise that you may face overuse injuries. Here's how you can treat and prevent four common lower extremity cycling injuries.