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How I Got Started in Triathlon

For us, triathlon isn’t just a sport; it’s a healthy lifestyle that allows us to move our bodies, enjoy being in nature, set goals, and strive to become smarter, stronger, and more successful athletes. Honestly, if we never did another triathlon, we would still swim, bike, and run, because that’s what we enjoy doing.

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Are You Ready for a 70.3 Triathlon?

Sneak peek of Chapter 1 of the new e-book!

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Lost Without Lane Lines? The Open Water Skills Every Triathlete Needs

Open water swim expert, Coach Leo Briceno, talks sighting, drills, and why you're slower in open water than the pool.

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Race Report: Callaway Gardens Olympic

Although this race was an Olympic, it’s not a traditional distance triathlon. With a 1,000 m swim, 19-mile bike, and 5-mile run, it’s more like a “Spri-lympic,” as Matt likes to call it.

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View Your Next Race as a Challenge, Not a Test

This simple shift can change your entire perspective about racing and, quite possibly, the outcome.

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Most athletes score 70% on this triathlon nutrition quiz. Can you do better?

How well do you know your triathlon nutrition? Take this quiz and find out!

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5 Steps to a More Confident Open Water Swim

Of all three sports, the swim is the most technique-driven, and the only way we reinforce good habits so they become muscle memory is by repetition.

Brittany Vermeer 9/3/25 Brittany Vermeer 9/3/25

Back to Triathlon School! How to Change a Flat Tire (the Easy Way)

If you've ever found yourself on the side of the road struggling to change a flat tire, this is for you.

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Back to (Triathlon) School: How to Execute a Successful Transition

At most triathlons, transition is located in a central area that allows for easy access to the swim, bike, and run courses. This serves as home base for the race, and you will return to this location in between each event. There will be bike racks, and you will set up your gear on a small towel underneath the rear wheel of your bike.

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The Missing Piece of the Hydration Puzzle

Hydration isn’t just about replacing water. We must replace fluid and sodium. Drinking only plain water, especially during long endurance events can cause several problems:

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Why I Wear Compression Socks During Races: It's NOT Why You Think...

Sharing a personal story in the hopes it helps someone suffering from the same problem.

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The 3 Biggest Mistakes I Used to Make With My Triathlon Nutrition

I fueled my workouts consistently. I took in the recommended amount of fluid, carbs, and electrolytes. But as it turns out, I was failing quite miserably when it came to my triathlon nutrition.

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How Much Do You Really Sweat? Here’s Why You Need to Know

Sweat rate and composition vary widely from person to person based on factors like genetics, fitness level, weather, and workout intensity.

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Change: Why Do We Always Assume it Will Be Bad?

Change- whether intentional or unplanned, exciting or intimidating- can cause feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and fear. Even if the known isn’t all that great, we sometimes choose what’s comfortable over what might be better, simply because it’s unknown.