Swimming Technique: 7 Ways to Improve Your Form

Have you been training your swim like a triathlete, concerned with intensity and volume? Instead, you need to train like a six-year-old, learning t...

By Rich Strauss

Are Brick Runs Overrated?

A lot of emphasis has been put on brick workouts over the last few years, but they might actually be holding you back. Find out why.

By Rich Strauss

6 Ironman 70.3 Races for First-Timers

Looking to make the big jump in your triathlon distance? These six 70.3s, with perfect weather and a fast course, offer an ideal introduction to th...

By Ryan WoodActive.com

What Motivates Triathletes to Suffer?

Active Expert Matt Fitzgerald explores the possibility that overcoming pain, more than anything else, is what motivates athletes to push themselves...

By Matt Fitzgerald

Does Competition Boost Performance?

Mark Allen recorded the fastest ever marathon in Ironman history at the 1989 world championship event. Find out how his competition with Dave Scott...

By Matt Fitzgerald

Should You Do an Ironman Triathlon?

It's hard to train for a long-distance race if you don't sign up for the right reasons. Find out if you're ready to do 140.6.

By Amanda McCracken

Run, Bike, Swim: The Early Days of Tri

Russ Jones is the recipient of what's thought to be the first triathlon trophy ever awarded. Find out what it was like in the early days from someo...

By Brian Metzler

2 Pull Drills for Faster Freestyle

Are you a frustrated back-of-the-pack swimmer? Speed up your freestyle with these drills.

By Kevin Koskella