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Triathlon

Can’t Sleep Before a Race? It’s a Good Sign, But Here’s What to Do About It

There's no point stressing over your sleep the night before the race. Here are some tips to help you get to the start as rested as possible.

by Sarah Bonner, July 24, 2026
Training

KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid!) Your Way To More Fun with Your Triathlon Training and Racing

Triathlon can come with a lot of bells and whistles, but it doesn't have to
Running

A Beginner’s Guide to Running in the Heat

Running in the heat isn't easy, but it's manageable if you do it right
Running

A Beginner’s Guide to Track Running

Everything you need to know from etiquette to shoes.
Swimming

What to Expect When You Join a Masters Swimming Group

Joining a group is a great way to go faster in the water, but can be a bit intimidating.
Triathlon

What Should Triathlon Strength Training Really Look Like?

You know you should be in the gym, but what are you supposed to focus on when you get there?
Triathlon

Training for Your First Triathlon on 4 Hours a Week

Training for your first triathlon is more about quality than quantity
Training

Everything You Need to Know About Bike Intervals

A beginner’s guide to executing intervals like a pro.
Triathlon

How To Not Get Divorced As An IRONMAN Triathlete

Training for long-distance triathlon takes up a lot of time, so here are some tips from IRONMAN couples who manage to balance it all.
Running

Diadora’s Cellula 2 is a Throwback, No BS Training Shoe That Will Eat Up Mile After Mile

In an age of constant innovation and technological advancement in nearly every aspect of our lives, there’s a counter pull to more analog, “real” things. We’ve seen upticks in physical...
Training

Beginner Training: How You Can Use Bands for a Better Swim

Resistance bands are not only a great option for warmups, but also for swim alternatives when you're in a pinch
Triathlon

The Psychology of Signing Up Before You’re Ready

The first step isn't necessarily training, it's finding the motivation to go through with it all
Training

Workouts That Will Make You Cry: Bike Edition

The level of cycling at the top of triathlon is pretty impressive. Cam Wurf really proved triathletes had bike legs when he was racing on both the IRONMAN circuit and...
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