TrainingPeaks Training Tips

You can't improve what you can't measure. These discipline-specific tests will help you evaluate your current performance level so that you can adapt your training and make it to the start line strong. Button: Read More...

Balancing strength sessions in the weight room on top of your already-rigorous training schedule can be tricky. Use this guide to make sure your fueling strategy is on point. Learn More:  

Cycling and running aren’t always complimentary—these tips will maximize your ability to run fast off the bike.

 BY TAYLOR MAHAN RUDOLPH A triathlete’s quick start guide to small changes that can make a big impact this season. This is the time of year for big proclamations, big goals and big dreams. Maybe you want to finish your first Olympic distance race, make an age group...

Training doesn’t have to stop just because you need a little more recovery than you used to. Follow these steps to train effectively as you age. Many of us experienced triathletes are feeling we just don’t have the time or energy to train that we once did. On top of...

The off-season provides unique challenges and opportunities; find out how to set strong goals, experiment with gear, and adapt to adverse conditions. Training during the off-season can be especially difficult, especially when it comes to staying motivated for long...

It’s that time of year again for athletes in the northern hemisphere, when the weather becomes less-than-reliable and shorter days force cyclists indoors, to ride on the trainer. While I never pass up a good excuse to re-watch The Office from the beginning, riding a...

BY TAYLOR THOMAS As athletes, we’re presented with countless opportunities to fail—and that’s a good thing. Learning to process, cope, and accept failure is important for everyone — but it’s essential for athletes, as we’re constantly presented with opportunities...

We hear a lot of talk about “doing the work.” A quick Google search reveals many variations on the same theme, like: “When you have a goal, you have to do the work. No excuses.” “Don’t be upset with the results you didn’t get from the work you didn’t do.” “Do the...

In the sport of triathlon, there’s a big emphasis on going fast, dropping the hammer, and feeling the burn. While that is a key component to building threshold fitness, those energy systems are often over-targeted, leading to peaking prematurely, injury, or burnout....