USA Triathlon

One Week to Go to Age Group Nationals

Barb Lindquist Aug. 18, 2009

By the time you are reading this you most likely have two days until you depart for Nationals!

Three Weeks to Go to Age Group Nationals

Barb Lindquist Aug. 04, 2009

Over the next three weeks I will provide a weekly checklist to help prepare you for your first Age Group Nationals (August 22 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.) or for any major race of the season.

Fueling for the Sprint Distance

Monique Ryan Aug. 04, 2009

Sprint triathlon racing can seem short and sweet compared to its longer distance cousins, but don’t let finishing times fool you. 

Crafting a Pre-Race Plan: Make Your Pre-Race Plan Your Race-Day Reality

David Glover July 28, 2009

“In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.”
- Dwight D. Eisenhower, American President and General

Q&A: Marathon Hydration and Nutrition

Dr. Craig Norswill July 28, 2009

How do you prepare for a marathon or long-distance race?

Improve Your Climbing - Even If You Live in the Flats

Kelly Wissolik July 21, 2009

In order to become a better climber, you must first focus on muscular endurance. You need to build sufficient force and strength through Functional Sport Specific Training before you can effectively take your climbing to the next level.

Hydration for Sweltering Summer Rides

Troy Jacobsen July 21, 2009

I wanted to share a quick personal story with you regarding hydration and the importance of staying properly hydrated for maximum performance.

Muscular Imbalances and Triathletes

Kelly Wissolik July 14, 2009

Endurance athletes spend copious hours training every week.

A Novel Way to Recover Quicker

Mary Dinehart-Perry July 14, 2009

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is common among all triathletes from beginners to elite and tends to be more severe at the beginning of a training season, after a period of reduced activity, or with changes in intensity and duration.

Fat Burning

Monique Ryan July 07, 2009

Long distance triathletes have logged plenty of long rides, built their run, and have heavy blocks of training booked for the weekends ahead.