1+ hour, 24+ min ago   (958+ words) Lentzke has been coaching in Phoenix for over a decade, and he says that in that time he has learned that you can certainly deal with the heat, but it’s “just a matter of tempering expectations.” An obvious key to…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (1255+ words) While Murray says training for just four hours per week is doable, it should be noted that when he says this, he is referring to a sprint training. If you’re looking to start with an Olympic-distance race or even longer,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1571+ words) The good news? You can work to combat those nerves well before you arrive at your first race. Slowtwitch spoke with open-water swimming legend Gerry Rodrigues to get tips that triathletes new and old can use to feel more comfortable…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (442+ words) Some triathletes may have already encountered this standard cycling workout. It’s nothing new and, frankly, it doesn’t look like much on the page—but beware. When done correctly, it should bring you to your knees and make you question your…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (947+ words) Return to Running Rehab Options When to use it: Choose it when you can’t tolerate any loading on the injury site. Start slowly with the goal of mobility and range of motion before moving onto anything that resembles “cardio.” What…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (988+ words) A lot of people cannot stand the treadmill. Many athletes would go so far as to say they hate it. Unfortunately for them, sometimes the treadmill is the only option for a run. This is especially likely in the winter,…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (552+ words) Like so many products these days, however, there are dozens upon dozens of watches and other wearables on the market, making it difficult to determine which is the best option for you. If you’re unsure of which you should buy,…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (794+ words) For most triathletes, the swim is the hardest of the three disciplines. Even if you’re in the pool multiple times a week, it can take a long time for your splits to get faster. This can be incredibly discouraging, but…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (376+ words) During his post-race interview at the T100 final in Dubai, Marten Van Riel joked that his prize money meant he wouldn’t just be eating Nutella sandwiches all winter. Well, for the rest of us who didn’t walk away with $196,000 in prize…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (156+ words) Prompt: Please adjust the calendar to prioritize [ENTER GOAL]. The next step was factoring in “the other stuff.” I asked it to include two training camps, one being at altitude, with suggested dates to arrive, acclimate and come down before…...