USA Triathlon

Feel good about open water swimming

Beatrice Black May 17, 2023

Open water swimming can be as much fun as everything else in triathlon!

Five Swim Tips that All Triathletes Should Include in Training

Dave Burgess April 06, 2023

Improving your swim can have a significant impact on your overall fitness and race times. USAT Certified Coach Dave Burgess has five tips for you to implement in your own swim training regimen. 

How to Overcome Plateaus

John Hansen March 29, 2023

It can be tough to notice your efforts are plateauing, and once you do, it can be tough to get off that plateau. USA Triathlon Certified Coach John Hansen has some things to ponder to get your performance moving forward again.

Warming Up with Early Season Races

Marty Gaal March 27, 2023

Early-season races can be a great way to judge where you are in your training and teach you valuable insights for your goal race later in the year.

Coaching Draft-Legal Racing

Brooks Doughtie March 23, 2023

Draft-legal racing is a fun and exciting form of triathlon that's increasing in popularity. While many coaching strategies cross over to this growing version of the sport, there are are some differences that coaches must emphasize to their draft-legal athletes.

How to Improve Your Transition Times

Reem Jishi March 16, 2023

The time you spend in transition can help make or break your race. But transition times can also be improved with practice and careful organization of your gear. 

How to Structure Your Race Day Warm-up

Adam Hodges March 02, 2023

One Hour Faster

Will Kirousis MS, CSCS March 01, 2023

Need to build your bike endurance but only have one hour? Problem solved! USA Triathlon certified Coach Will Kirousis shares one of his favorite hour-long bike drills for you on a busy workday .

Practice for Open Water Swimming in the Pool

Bryan Mineo Feb. 20, 2023

Most age group triathletes struggle to hold a straight line in open water. Learn how to practice for open water in the pool.

Foot and Ankle Problems in Triathletes

Dr. Andrew Hunt, MD Jan. 31, 2023

Strength, mobility and joint structure issues can all lead to foot and ankle injuries. Here's how to treat and prevent them.