The importance of strength training is more than just performance

September 10th, 2019 by Cam Mitchell | Posted in Feature, Training | No Comments »

When training for three sports, strength training can fall by the waist side. During the triathlon season, we tend to prioritize run, bike or swim sessions over a gloomy hour or so in the […]

What is Normalized Power and how do you use it?

August 26th, 2019 by Cam Mitchell | Posted in Bike, Feature, Training | No Comments »

If you’re a seasoned veteran of triathlons or cycling, chances are you’ve heard of Normalized Power (NP). You probably use it to analyze group rides, hard training sessions and races. But, for those new […]

5 tips to help you overcome shin splints

August 12th, 2019 by Cam Mitchell | Posted in Feature, Training | No Comments »

Shin splints, also known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, is the most common overuse injury among avid runners and multisport athletes. The pain usually occurs gradually and is often the cause of biomechanical irregularities, […]

Our top 10 tips to avoid overtraining

August 8th, 2019 by Nate Walsh | Posted in Feature, Training | No Comments »

Lionel discusses his struggles with overtraining and we offer advice on how to avoid it

VIDEO: Open water swim workout #2

July 31st, 2019 by Triathlon Magazine | Posted in Swim, Training, Video, Workouts | No Comments »

Professional triathlete and coach Andrew Bolton summarizes practising open water swim starts

Your Ironman training camp

July 24th, 2019 by Cam Mitchell | Posted in Training | No Comments »

Training camps are a great way to dial in your workouts before a big event, especially an Ironman. While some may reserve these camps for the winter or spring, doing a training camp eight […]

Sprint and Olympic triathlon brick workouts

July 24th, 2019 by Antoine Jolicoeur Desroches | Posted in Bike, Feature, Run, Training, Workouts | No Comments »

It doesn’t matter if you do a Sprint, Olympic or Ironman triathlon, these bike-run combinations are very beneficial. It’s a way of getting your body used to running with heavy legs. Also, these sessions […]

VIDEO: Open water swim workout

July 24th, 2019 by Triathlon Magazine | Posted in Swim, Training, Video, Workouts | No Comments »

While just getting in the open water may help you feel more comfortable, doing focused open water workouts can really make a difference in your swim split.

How to get the most out of your open water swim workouts

July 17th, 2019 by Triathlon Magazine | Posted in Swim, Training, Workouts | No Comments »

The triathlon season is well underway in Canada. For many triathletes, this means a switch from weekly pool swims to a few open water sessions in order to get ready for an upcoming race. While […]

How do I know I’m ready to sign up for my first triathlon?

July 12th, 2019 by Nate Walsh | Posted in Training | No Comments »

If you’re considering signing up for your very first triathlon, ask yourself these three questions