USA Triathlon

Because We Can

Hann Sern Young Nov. 25, 2013

At 17, I weighed in at more than 240 pounds. I had a size 40 waist, and the thought of doing anything remotely distance related was a laugh at the local fast food restaurant.

15 Hydration Facts for Athletes

Nancy Clark Nov. 25, 2013

Water is a wonderful performance enhancer. 

Women Leaders: Mia Erickson Stevens

brenda barrera Nov. 22, 2013

This year Mia Erickson Stevens (South Midwest Region) submitted a winning grant application to the USA Triathlon Women’s Committee on behalf of the Crossgates Multi-Sport Women’s Triathlon Training Program based in Slidell, La. Mia shares some of group’s experiences as well as the rewards of working with women triathletes.

Revisiting Your Goals: A Beginner’s Guide

Steve Jonas Nov. 19, 2013

How to Adjust Food Intake When You Taper

Katie Davis Nov. 19, 2013

Whether it is to prepare for an upcoming competition or readjusting nutrition after the season is over, tapering intake goes hand-in-hand with tapering training. 

Getting Out of Zone 3

Ryan Turbyfill Nov. 12, 2013

Have you plateaued in your running or cycling? Do you do a majority of your training in Zone 3 at 70 to 80 percent of your max heart rate? This could be the reason why. Zone 3 workouts provide some great benefits such as increasing cardiorespiratory capacity, pace training and even sport specific strength.

Race Weekend and My Bike Drama Report

Stacy McKinney Nov. 12, 2013

Offseason Training Tips

Daniel Scagnelli Nov. 04, 2013

Fall is in the air and football season is underway, which is probably signaling the end of your triathlon season if it hasn’t already ended for the year. Time to hit the couch, pack away calories and hibernate after another great racing season, right?

Feed Zone Portables: Mushroom and Swiss Frittatas

Nov. 04, 2013

Dr. Allen Lim is one of the world’s top sports physiologists. When he left the lab to coach pro cyclists, he found athletes weary of processed bars and gels and the same old pasta.

Triathlon Gave Me a Second Chance

Evan Gay Oct. 29, 2013

During the summer of 2012, I found myself at the doctor’s office due to some sharp pains. This same visit, they clocked my height and weight, and I came in at 290 pounds and 5 feet 7 inches tall. Not exactly where I thought I was or where I wanted to be.