USA Triathlon

Travel Tip — Flying with Your Bike

Blue Competition Cycles June 29, 2009

Flying to a race with a bike has never been an easy prospect, but recently things seemed to have become tougher and more expensive than ever.

R.A.C.E. Formula for Hydration

Gatorade Sports Science Institute June 29, 2009

To help triathletes stay properly hydrated leading up to and throughout race day, the Gatorade Sports Science Institute recommends utilizing the R.A.C.E. formula for hydration:

Mental Skill Strategy — Chunking

Troy Jacobson June 23, 2009

Success in triathlon comes as a result of mastering one's physical and mental abilities.

Current Race Nutrition Trends

Bob Seebohar June 23, 2009

I have noticed an alarming increase in GI distress (bloating, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.) and hyponatremia (low blood sodium levels) among triathletes in the past few years. 

Use Open Water Workouts as Your Core of Triathlon

Bill Floyd June 15, 2009

In the world of triathlon, one looks for ways to strengthen and to go faster than they have with the same training, or an area that is new.

The Hungry Triathlete

Monique Ryan June 15, 2009

With three sports to balance, triathlon training can easily reach 10-20 or more hours weekly.

Benefits of Strengthening and Lengthening Your Body

Kelly Wissolik June 09, 2009

Laying in the grass, looking up at the beautiful blue sky while holding that hamstring stretch you think, “Ahh, another workout in the bank! What a great day! A long endurance ride followed by a solid 45 minute run. Okay, time to shower and eat.”

Fuel Your Body for Optimal Performance

Mary Dinehart-Perry June 09, 2009

For anyone going into the field of dietetics it is a prerequisite to take biochemistry.

Top Tips for Summer Training

Jason Gootman June 02, 2009

Cross training with alternate workouts is great for all endurance athletes. Cyclists, do some hiking or running. Runners, do some swimming or inline skating. Triathletes, go mountain biking or workout on a rowing machine. Any activity is fair game for cross training. Your transition phase (immediately after your last race of the year) and rest weeks are very good times to include cross-training workouts.

Top Tips for Long-Distance Racing

Monique Ryan June 01, 2009

Nutritional preparation for Ironman racing is both a science and an art, with each competitor formulating their own mix of training and race nutrition strategies.