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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
It's HOT! Beat the Heat With This Summer Training Survival Guide
Maximize training (and enjoyment) when the temps reach triple digits.
Tri Smarter, Not Harder e-book Now Available!
A no-fluff, real-world guide to training smarter, racing faster, and avoiding the mistakes most triathletes make.
Headwind, Hail, and Heat: What 70.3 Gulf Coast Taught Me About Racing Smart in Utter Chaos
70.3 Gulf Coast race report + practical takeaways to use at your next race
Make Deposits in Your Confidence Bank That You Can Cash in on Race Day
Why every athlete should journal (even if you think it's not for you).
As the Race Returns to One Day in Kona, Let's Revisit the Ironman Origin Story You've Probably Never Heard
The truth about the first Ironman (Hint: It wasn't to settle a debate)
Adventures at Triathlon Camp!
Bike-handling skills, terrain management, and transition tomfoolery at triathlon camp
The Most Common Triathlon Nutrition Mistakes (You Don't Know You're Making)
Learn from my triathlon fueling fails—and the expert-backed nutrition strategies I use now.
Train with Data, Race by Feel: Finding Flexibility in Your Race Day Plan
While pacing is essential in any race, it’s even more important in triathlon where you have to budget your energy across three different disciplines.
Fuel for the Finish Line: 10 Nutrition Tips for Triathlon
Nutrition is called the fourth discipline of triathlon for good reason. No matter how skilled you are at swim, bike, and run, if you neglect nutrition, your race might be over before it even starts.