USA Triathlon

Getting your mind right for race season

Mitchell Greene March 29, 2022

Sometimes life gets in the way of triathlon. When is it the right time to race or hold off on racing? 

Embrace adventure this winter

John Spinney Jan. 18, 2022

Cross-country skiing is an excellent winter option for building muscular endurance and fitness.

Strength Training Exercises for Triathletes

Marty Gaal Jan. 11, 2022

Lifting weights two or three times a week can improve your performance. 

3 Ways to Stick to Your Goals

Will Murray Jan. 04, 2022

Dream big this #DreamingSeason and figure out how to pursue your new goals without wavering.

3 Benefits of Switching to N/A Beers for a Post-Exercise Recovery

Athletic Brewing Company Dec. 21, 2021

For years, athletes have avoided drinking beer following a tough workout because of the negative health implications. With the rise of tasty non-alcoholic breweries, that no longer has to be the case.

Principles for Triathlon Excellence

Carl Regenauer Dec. 21, 2021

At a foundational level, we can work on the things that provide the base for everything else we do.  You should eat well, rest well, and allow for post-exercise recovery.  Those things actually are foundational to a healthy life!

Swimming not your strength? Here’s how to gain time on the bike.

The Pro's Closet Dec. 16, 2021

Tips from The Pro's Closet on gaining time on the bike. 

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?